Overview
DAAD's Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle programme supports eligible doctoral candidates whose doctorate is supervised jointly by an academic at their home university and an adviser at a host institution in Germany.
Complete research opportunity details
The official DAAD programme page lists a current deadline of 24 September 2026, with selection expected in February 2027 and scholarship start from October 2027.
Eligibility requirements
The programme is restricted to specified countries and applicant groups. Applicants should verify country eligibility, supervision arrangements and required documents on the official DAAD page.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on the official DAAD Scholarship Database; current application deadline shown as 24.09.2026.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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