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Ruhr University DAAD EPOS Scholarship 2026, Germany

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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Germany
Region
Europe
Institution
Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
Study level
Master's
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

Program overview Ruhr University Daad Epos Scholarship 2026 in Germany

  • Host country: Germany
  • University: Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB)
  • Study level: MA in Development Management
  • Financial coverage: fully funded
  • Scholarship Duration: 1.5 Years
  • Application deadline: 30th September 2025

Financial support and benefits

Selected recipients typically receive

  • Monthly Stipend: €934
  • Insurance: Health, accident, and liability coverage.
  • Travel: Airfare provided.
  • Housing: Monthly rent subsidy.
  • Family Support: Monthly allowance for accompanying family.

Key Points of the Scholarship

  • Target Audience: Students from worldwide.
  • Entry Requirement: First university degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience Required: Practical experience in development management.
  • Program Goal: Advanced academic training.
  • Career Focus: Positions as experts in:
  • Planning
  • Implementation
  • Management
  • Evaluation of development programs and projects.
  • The 3-semester, English-taught MADM program begins every two years, next in September 2026.

How to apply For the Ruhr University Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

Applicants have to apply online. There is no application fee. Use the official website is below.

Requirements & preparation

Review eligibility, benefits, and documents before you apply

Eligibility criteria

9 requirements to review

  • Applicants from the following countries are eligible. verify the list of eligible countries.
  • Education: BA or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., political science, economics).
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant career experience for the DAAD-EPOS Program.
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL (79-80 iBT) or IELTS (Band 6.0).

Letter of Application (Motivation Letter)

Curriculum Vitae (Europass CV)

Higher Education Degree Certificate(s) and Transcript(s)

School Leaving Certificate

Language Certificate(s) (English, German)

Evidence of Employment/Practical Experience

  • Employment Certificate(s) (DAAD-EPOS specific)

Recommendation Letters (Academic & Professional)

  • Employer Recommendation Letter (DAAD-EPOS specific)

Passport/Identity Card Copy

Passport Photo

  • DAAD Checklist (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  • DAAD Application Form (DAAD-EPOS specific)

How to apply For the Ruhr University Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

  • Applicants have to apply online. There is no application fee. Use the official website is below.

Benefits & funding

22 perks included · Fully Funded

  • Selected recipients typically receive:

Monthly Stipend: €934

  • Insurance: Health, accident, and liability coverage.
  • Travel: Airfare provided.
  • Housing: Monthly rent subsidy.
  • Family Support: Monthly allowance for accompanying family.

Key Points of the Scholarship

  • Target Audience: Students from worldwide.
  • Entry Requirement: First university degree in a relevant discipline.
  • Experience Required: Practical experience in development management.
  • Program Goal: Advanced academic training.
  • Career Focus: Positions as experts in:

Planning

  • Implementation

Management

  • Evaluation of development programs and projects.
  • The 3-semester, English-taught MADM program begins every two years, next in September 2026.
  • Applicants from the following countries are eligible. verify the list of eligible countries.
  • Education: BA or equivalent in relevant field (e.g., political science, economics).
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant career experience for the DAAD-EPOS Program.
  • English Proficiency: TOEFL (79-80 iBT) or IELTS (Band 6.0).

Letter of Application (Motivation Letter)

Curriculum Vitae (Europass CV)

Higher Education Degree Certificate(s) and Transcript(s)

School Leaving Certificate

Language Certificate(s) (English, German)

Evidence of Employment/Practical Experience

  • Employment Certificate(s) (DAAD-EPOS specific)

Recommendation Letters (Academic & Professional)

  • Employer Recommendation Letter (DAAD-EPOS specific)

Passport/Identity Card Copy

Passport Photo

  • DAAD Checklist (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  • DAAD Application Form (DAAD-EPOS specific)

How to apply For the Ruhr University Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.

  • Applicants have to apply online. There is no application fee. Use the official website is below.

Required documents

Prepare these before you apply

  1. 1Letter of Application (Motivation Letter)
  2. 2Curriculum Vitae (Europass CV)
  3. 3Higher Education Degree Certificate(s) and Transcript(s)
  4. 4School Leaving Certificate
  5. 5Language Certificate(s) (English, German)
  6. 6Evidence of Employment/Practical Experience
  7. 7Employment Certificate(s) (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  8. 8Recommendation Letters (Academic & Professional)
  9. 9Employer Recommendation Letter (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  10. 10Passport/Identity Card Copy
  11. 11Passport Photo
  12. 12DAAD Checklist (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  13. 13DAAD Application Form (DAAD-EPOS specific)
  14. 14How to apply For the Ruhr University Daad Epos Scholarship 2026.
  15. 15Applicants have to apply online. There is no application fee. Use the official website is below.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationMar 29, 2025
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Germany · Europe

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Next step

Ready to apply?

Use the official application website to submit your application directly to the program organizer. The link opens in a new tab so you can keep this guide open.

https://www.daad.de/en/study-and-research-in-germany/scholarships/

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