9 Fully Funded Ph.D. Scholarships 2026 at NHR Graduate School in Germany
International students dreaming of diving deep into the world of High-Performance Computing (HPC), Numerical Simulation, or AI/ML now have a thrilling opportunity to pursue a fully funded Ph.D. in Germany. The prestigious NHR Graduate School is offering 9 fully funded Ph.D. scholarships as part of its 5th cohort, beginning in April 2026.
Program Overview
The NHR Graduate School (National High-Performance Computing Alliance) unites nine of Germany’s top computing centers to train the next generation of HPC experts. Through this scholarship program, selected fellows will work on cutting-edge research projects in fields like computational science, artificial intelligence, and mathematical modeling.
- Number of Scholarships: 9
- Type: Full-time Ph.D.
- Funding Duration: 3 years (starting April 1, 2026)
- Monthly Stipend: €2,200
- Languages: English or German
- Location: Various NHR Alliance member universities/research institutes across Germany
- Workplace Type: Onsite.
Eligible Fields of Study
Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree (or equivalent) in:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Natural or Engineering Sciences
- Other disciplines with a focus or interest in High-Performance Computing (HPC).
Why Apply?
This is more than a scholarship—it’s a comprehensive research and career development program:
- Mentorship from internationally recognized scientists
- Research secondments at another NHR Alliance institution
- Free access to NHR Summer School & NHR Annual Conference
- Top-tier training in HPC and related fields
- Networking opportunities and career development guidance
- Access to a growing alumni network.
Required Documents for Application Submission
To apply, you must prepare the following:
- Motivation Letter
- CV
- Academic Certificates and Transcripts
- Research Exposé
- Two Letters of Reference
- Language Proficiency Certificate (if required).
Apply: https://www.nhr-verein.de/application.
The last date to apply for the 9 Ph.D. Scholarships at NHR Graduate School is September 15, 2025.
Are there any scholarships in biology or animal science related fields?
Hi Raheela shahzadi—this NHR Graduate School Ph.D. program is focused on high-performance computing and related research areas (for example, computational science, AI, and mathematical modeling). The article doesn’t mention biology or animal science, so you’ll need to verify the available research tracks with NHR Graduate School’s official program details or supervisors. If biology/animal science is tied to computational modeling or HPC applications, it may still be possible within their broader research scope, but that isn’t confirmed here.
Can you assist me in getting a PhD full scholarship in Environmental Management?
Hi Augustine—yes, I can help. The NHR Graduate School PhD scholarships focus on HPC-related areas such as computational science, artificial intelligence, and mathematical modeling, so “Environmental Management” may be indirect unless your research clearly fits those computing/science themes. If you share (1) your current degree/CGPA (or equivalent) and (2) your proposed topic (1–2 sentences), I can suggest how to align it to the program’s research fields and what to emphasize in your application. Also check the official call’s eligible research areas to confirm fit.