DAAD Cotutelle Scholarship 2026 for a Joint Doctorate in Germany with Monthly Funding of EUR 1,400

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers the Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle scholarship for students who wish to pursue a doctoral degree under joint supervision between a university in their home country and a university or research institution in Germany. The scholarship offers two options: the bi-nationally supervised doctoral degree “Sandwich Model,” where the student begins the doctorate in their home country and then completes research periods in Germany, or the Cotutelle model, which is based on an individual cooperation agreement between the home university and the German university. After graduation, the student may receive a joint doctoral degree from both universities.

Responsibilities

1. Carry out a doctoral project under joint academic supervision between the home university and a German institution.
2. Complete research periods at a recognized German university or a non-university research institution in Germany.
3. Commit to the research plan and timeline that explains how the time will be divided between Germany and the home university.
4. Coordinate with the supervisor at the home university and the academic supervisor in Germany.
5. Clarify any research periods outside Germany in the application, provided that they do not exceed one quarter of the expected funding period.

• A monthly stipend of EUR 1,400 during research stays in Germany.
• Coverage of health insurance, accident insurance, and personal liability insurance.
• Travel allowance, if applied for, which may cover up to three round trips.
• Research allowance of EUR 460.
• Coverage of travel and accommodation costs for university supervisors for one trip of up to 10 days.
• Possibility of receiving rent support and a family allowance if the continuous stay in Germany exceeds 6 months.
• Additional support for people with disabilities or chronic illnesses when needed.
• Possibility of covering a German language course or language test fees, such as TestDaF or DSH, subject to DAAD’s decision.