DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP)
Doctoral education in structured PhD programs is an essential part of the qualification process of young academics in Europe and Germany.
For the second consecutive time, Graduate School Life Science Engineering (LSE has been awarded the prestigious DAAD . This programme offers up to four doctoral scholarships – two scholarships each in 2025 and 2026 for international candidates. Each DAAD scholarship covers a funding period of up to four years. Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP)
Since 2012, the DAAD GSSP aims to increase the number of DAAD-funded international PhD students in structured doctoral programs in Germany. It also aims to support the establishment and expansion of research collaborations with foreign partners in the long term.
Scholarship recipients not only have the opportunity to complete a DAAD-funded doctorate at TU Darmstadt but also become part of the interdisciplinary Graduate School for Life Science Engineering. They can expect an international and interdisciplinary research environment with individual support.
We are delighted to welcome talented young scientists from around the world and to provide them with the best possible conditions for their scientific careers.
Don't miss the chance and apply for the DAAD-GSSP scholarship in 2025
Take the first step towards shaping the future of interdisciplinary research in one of the following research groups:
Application process
Application requirements:
- Applicants must not have been resident in Germany for more than the last 15 months prior to the nomination
- The last final exam (Master Degree) should have taken place no longer than six years before the time of nomination
- Application documents comprise a CV, a motivation letter, transcript of records (BSc. & MSc.) and at least 2 letters of recommendation
- Applicants must not have completed a PhD previously
- Applicants should refer to their preferred research group offering a PhD position
Applicants who receive their master's degree after the application deadline may also apply for the program.
Admission process:
- A selection committee of the Graduate School LSE will review the applications and select candidates for a nomination to the final decision process of the DAAD
- Nominated applicants must further submit their application documents to the for the nomination procedure DAAD
- Applicants successfully accepted by the DAAD will be offered a full PhD scholarship, funded by the GSSP programme
Please submit your application via the when the call for application is open. Applications sent via mail are not accepted! online application form
Contact: julia.detzer@tu-darmstadt.de