2026 in Germany—an excellent fully funded opportunity for international students to pursue a PhD in high-performance computing, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering.
The NHR (National High-Performance Computing) Graduate School is offering 9 prestigious PhD scholarships for exceptional students from around the globe. Scholars will conduct research at one of Germany’s top NHR Centers, hosted at leading universities and research institutes.
There is no application fee, and candidates from all nationalities are encouraged to apply.
- Host Country: Germany
- Degree Level: PhD
- Duration: 36 Months
- Deadlines: September 15, 2025 & September 15, 2026
- Funding Status: Fully Funded (No Application Fee)
Financial Benefits
Each selected scholar will receive:
- A monthly stipend of €2,200 for 36 months (3 years)
- Access to mentorship, academic support, and research seminars
- Training within one of Germany’s renowned NHR Centers
List of NHR Centers in Germany
Successful applicants can complete their PhD at one of the following top institutions:
- RWTH Aachen
- Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
- Universität Göttingen
- Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)
- Technische Universität Dresden
- Berlin University Alliance
- Universität Paderborn
- Universität Frankfurt am Main
- RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau
- Universität Mainz
- Universität des Saarlandes
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered, applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related field
- Meet the doctoral admission requirements of their preferred NHR Center
- Be from any nationality—this scholarship is open globally
Required Application Documents
Prepare the following documents (items 1–6 in one PDF under 10MB):
- Completed application form
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s & Master’s)
- Proof of English proficiency
Send this PDF via email to: scholarship@nhr-verein.de
Subject Line: Application NHR Graduate School
Your recommendation letter (Document 7) should be sent separately by your referee to the same email address with the same subject line.
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