The NHR program has opened applications for the 2026 PhD Scholarship Scheme for interested and qualified international students.
The NHR Scholarship 2026 is a fully funded opportunity covering a monthly stipend, research supervision, access to advanced computing resources, training workshops, secondment opportunities, and professional development for selected candidates to study in Germany.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: Nationales Hochleistungsrechnen (NHR)
- Eligible Countries: All countries
- Category: PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Country: International
- Reward: Full Scholarship | Monthly Stipend | Research Supervision | Training Workshops | Secondment Opportunity
- Deadline: September 15, 2025
Scholarship Details
The National High-Performance Computing (NHR) network in Germany invites applications from talented students for its prestigious PhD Scholarship program in High-Performance Computing (HPC). This initiative offers outstanding candidates the chance to gain advanced knowledge, practical research experience, and career development in HPC.
The program is hosted at nine leading NHR Centers linked to renowned German universities. Each center offers unique research specializations, giving students access to cutting-edge projects, specialized training workshops, and collaboration with internationally recognized experts in the HPC field.
The NHR Scholarship aims to support innovative research and cultivate skilled professionals in high-performance computing, computational science, and related fields. It provides not only financial support but also the resources and networks necessary for academic and professional growth.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for The NHR Scholarship, applicants must:
- Be international students from any country and background
- Hold a Master’s degree in:
- Computer Science
- Engineering
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Or a closely related field
- Fulfill the doctoral admission requirements of the selected NHR Center
- Meet the subject-specific doctoral regulations of the university
- Demonstrate strong motivation and interest in high-performance computing research
- Submit a complete and timely application
Available Research Fields
- High-Performance Computing (HPC)
- Computational Science
- Algorithms and Software Engineering
- Data Science and Big Data
- Scientific Computing
- Parallel Programming
- Numerical Methods
- AI and Machine Learning in HPC
- Quantum Computing
NHR Partner Centers in Germany
- Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU)
- RWTH Aachen University
- Technische Universität Dresden
- Technische Universität Darmstadt
- Zuse Institute Berlin
- University of Paderborn
- Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz
- Friedrich Schiller University Jena
- University of Leipzig
Each center offers specialized expertise and research opportunities within the field of HPC.
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of The NHR Scholarship will receive:
- A monthly stipend of €2,200 for up to 36 months
- Research supervision from leading HPC experts
- Access to advanced computing resources and facilities
- Participation in training workshops, soft skills sessions, and mentoring programs
- A 6-month secondment to another NHR Center in Germany
- Opportunities for professional networking within the HPC community
- Career coaching and structured PhD support
- The chance to study and conduct research at top German universities
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed application form
- Motivation letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research statement
- Bachelor’s and Master’s thesis abstracts
- Academic transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Valid passport copy
- One letter of recommendation (submitted separately by the referee)
How to Apply
To apply for the NHR Scholarship:
- Visit the official NHR Graduate School website and register online
- Complete the application form with personal, academic, and professional details
- Select up to three preferred research topics
- Upload all required documents
- Submit the application through the online portal
- Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF file and send via email to: [email protected] with the subject line: <Application NHR Graduate School>
- Ensure your recommender submits the recommendation letter directly to the same email address using the same subject line
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