The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is inviting applications for the DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship 2026 for qualified university graduates seeking to pursue doctoral studies in aeronautics.
The DAAD Aerospace Scholarship is a fully funded PhD opportunity, providing funding of €1,575 per month, with additional financial support available for travel, research activities, and study materials.
Scholarship Summary
- Host: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Postgraduate Scholarships | PhD Scholarships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Scholarship | €18,900 Stipend per Year | Travel Costs | Research Materials
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: Not Specified
Scholarship Details
Applications are currently open for the DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship. These PhD scholarships, offered through Munich Aerospace, are structured to enable early-career researchers to concentrate fully on their doctoral research and complete their degrees within a structured timeframe.
Research topics are developed and publicly announced by the Munich Aerospace Research Groups. Scholars become integral members of established research groups while also participating in the in-house graduate school. This dual structure provides excellent networking opportunities both within their specific research field and across interdisciplinary areas.
The scholarship supports doctoral studies in aeronautics at either the Technical University of Munich or the University of the German Armed Forces Munich.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the DAAD Aerospace Scholarship 2026, applicants must:
- Hold a university degree in a field related to aerospace technology with a final grade of “good” or better
- Meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies at TUM or the University of the German Armed Forces Munich
- Ensure that no more than three (3) years have passed between the date stated on the university degree certificate and the scholarship application date
Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants of the DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship will receive:
- €1,575 per month (equivalent to €18,900 per year)
- Additional financial support for expenses directly related to the doctoral project, such as:
- Learning materials
- Research-related travel
- Project-specific costs (upon submission of receipts)
Required Documents
To apply for this scholarship, candidates must prepare to submit:
- Completed Application Form
- Scholarship motivation letter for the chosen research topic
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Two recent letters of recommendation
- Certified copies of relevant academic degree certificates
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD Munich Aerospace Scholarship 2026:
- Visit the official DAAD scholarship webpage to review full details
- Prepare all required documents
- Send your complete application via email to: stipendien[at]munich-aerospace.de
- Address your email to the contact person specified in the call for applications
- Review the application forms and further procedural information available on the official page
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications promptly, as the deadline is not specified.
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