NHR Scholarship 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded

Summary:

The National High-Performance Computing (NHR) awards fully funded Ph.D. scholarships every year to doctoral students from all over the world.

If you have a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, the natural or engineering sciences, or an equivalent degree and are interested in High-Performance Computing, this fellowship provides the perfect opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. at one of our nine NHR Centers.

All NHR Centers are affiliated with German universities that are internationally recognized in the fields of high-performance computing, numerical simulation, and AI/ML. Each NHR Center provides several research fields for Ph.D. theses.

Eligibilities:

To be considered for the NHR Scholarships in Germany, you must:

• have completed a master’s degree program in the fields of computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a comparable field

• meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies of the supervising NHR Center

• Additional acceptance requirements may be specified in the subject-specific doctoral regulations. Only the information in the respective valid version of the corresponding doctoral regulations of the universities is binding

• Applicants of all genders, nationalities, and backgrounds are eligible to apply.

  
  

Benefits:

• The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period of 36 months.

• PhD students receive 2,200 EUR per month

• Supervision by internationally renowned researchers: Get the chance to collaborate on groundbreaking research projects, pushing the boundaries of HPC and making a real impact in the field

• Cutting-edge training: Gain access to first-class training programs and workshops conducted by renowned experts, who will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills in HPC

• Six months of research outside the chosen focus at another NHR Center (Secondment). For additional details, please refer to the Secondment Guidelines

• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, and researchers in the HPC community, and make valuable connections for your future career

• Additional training offers, such as soft skills seminars, career coaching, and mentoring programs

Deadline: September 15, 2025

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