What benefits and monthly payment can I get from a DAAD scholarship?
Many DAAD study scholarships currently pay around 992 euros per month, and doctoral programmes around 1,400 euros. Benefits usually include insurance contributions and travel support, and some programmes add study or research allowances, rent support or family allowance. Amounts depend on the programme and study level.
Many DAAD study scholarships currently pay around EUR 992 (approx INR 1.08 L) a month, while doctoral programmes pay around EUR 1,400 (approx INR 1.53 L). Insurance and travel support often come on top. The exact package depends on the scholarship programme and your study level.
Main Benefits
| Benefit | What it typically covers |
|---|---|
| Monthly payment, study scholarships | Around 992 (approx INR 1.08 L) |
| Monthly payment, doctoral programmes | Around 1,400 (approx INR 1.53 L) |
| Insurance | Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance in many programmes |
| Travel allowance | A fixed amount that depends on the programme and your country; some programmes need a separate request |
Programme-Specific Extras
- Study allowance: the ERP Study Scholarship lists EUR 460 (approx INR 50,126) per year, but this is programme-specific
- Research allowance: the current doctoral programme lists EUR 460 (approx INR 50,126) per year
- Rent support: some holders may get a monthly rent subsidy after funding begins, depending on the rules
- Family allowance: available only in some cases and under specific conditions
My Advice
Read the benefit list of your exact scholarship rather than assuming the headline monthly figure covers everything. Work out your likely rent and insurance costs in your chosen German city and see how much of the gap the extras actually close.
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