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DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026

Awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Full Funding · Monthly stipend + Travel allowances + Other allowances

Eligible Courses

Selected subjects offered at the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to international students

Can Be Taken At

Home university and German university participating in the Cotutelle or sandwich model

Provider

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

This DAAD programme supports doctoral students conducting research between their home university and a German university through bi-national supervision or a Cotutelle arrangement.

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle:

  • Have a Master’s degree or Diplom (or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree) before starting funding for the sandwich model.
  • Be admitted to a doctoral programme before starting funding for the Cotutelle model.
  • Submit a research project jointly supervised by the home university and a German university.
  • Plan and agree on a study schedule and time allocation between Germany and the home university.
  • Comply with DAAD rules regarding funding use, insurance, and additional allowances.

Application process for the 

  • Applicants must submit a research proposal, study plan, and schedule explaining how the doctoral work will be divided between Germany and the home university.
  • Applicants must arrange the required supervision/cooperation with the participating universities.
  • Applications are assessed by an independent academic selection committee.

Value of the DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle:

  • Monthly stipend: €1,400 during stay in Germany.
  • Health, accident, and liability insurance coverage.
  • Travel allowances: up to three round trips for the candidate; one trip for supervising professors.
  • Research allowance: €460.
  • Additional benefits:
    • Monthly rent subsidy for stays over 6 months in Germany.
    • Allowance for accompanying family members.
    • Subsidies for disabilities or chronic illnesses.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 is N/A.
  • DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 is offered to PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 is offered for Selected subjects offered at the university.
  • DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 is open for: Open to international students.
  • DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
  • DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle 2026 covers Full Funding, Monthly stipend + Travel allowances + Other allowances .