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Funded PhD Positions in Germany for Indian Students
Hand-picked, fully-funded positions open to Indian applicants, with pay in rupees and the degrees that qualify. Updated weekly.
Funded PhD in Germany: quick facts for Indian applicants
- Typical funding
- Salaried position (TV-L E13, 50–100%) or DAAD-type scholarship
- Monthly income
- Roughly €1,650–2,900 net depending on contract percentage
- Duration
- 3–5 years
- Language
- English is enough for most STEM and many other fields
Open positions in Germany
Munich, Germany
~₹3.5 lakh/month gross
M.Sc. degree or equivalent, e.g. M.Sc. Physics/Astrophysics, or an integrated BS-MS (IISER/NISER) or 5-year integrated M.Sc. Bachelor's and Master's certificates are required with the application.
Apply by 1 Nov 2026
Cologne, Germany
~₹2.2 lakh/month net
Master's degree (or equivalent such as MD) in a life or natural science, e.g. M.Sc. Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, or MBBS/MD with research experience; degree must be in hand by the PhD start (July-October 2027). A Bachelor's alone does not qualify.
Apply by 3 Nov 2026
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