9 PhD Fully Funded Scholarship at NHR Graduate School

The NHR Graduate School of the NHR Alliance awards up to nine PhD scholarships annually to doctoral students from around the world. This is an excellent opportunity for students with a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering who are interested in High-Performance Computing (HPC).

📋 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: June 28, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 15, 2025
• Start of Funding: April 1, 2026
• End of Funding: March 31, 2029
• Category: Fully Funded, PhD, Postdoctoral
• Location: Germany
• Sponsor Organization: NHR Association

🏫 About the Scholarship

The NHR Graduate School offers a three-year full-time scholarship at one of the NHR Centers affiliated with German universities. These universities are internationally recognized in high-performance computing, numerical simulation, and AI/ML.

Key Features:

• Doctoral students are supervised at an NHR Center whose research focus aligns with their doctoral project.
• Academic supervisors assist with dissertation guidance, participation in professional meetings, and publication of research articles.
• Funding starts on April 1, 2026, and ends on March 31, 2029, regardless of the start date.

🎁 Benefits

• Duration: Scholarship awarded for up to 36 months.
• Monthly Stipend: €2,200 per month.
• Supervision: Guidance from internationally renowned researchers.
• Training: Access to cutting-edge training programs and workshops.
• Secondment: Six months of research at another NHR Center outside the chosen focus.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with professionals and researchers in the HPC community.
• Additional Support: Soft skills seminars, career coaching, and mentoring programs.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The NHR Alliance encourages applicants of all genders and backgrounds to apply.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a comparable field.
• Fulfillment of the admission requirements for doctoral studies at the supervising NHR Center.
• Additional acceptance requirements may be specified in the subject-specific doctoral regulations of the universities.

📝 Application Process

Required Documents:

1. Application Form
2. Letter of Motivation (1–2 pages):
   • Describe your academic and professional plans, motivation, and scientific interests.
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 2 pages):
   • Include your education, academic credentials, publications, and significant achievements.
4. Research Statement (1–2 pages):
   • Focus on your future dissertation and explain the underlying research project.
   • Indicate your preferred supervising center(s) and provide a ranking if applicable.
5. Academic/University Transcripts:
   • Provide official transcripts or proof of an equivalent degree.
   • Non-English/German transcripts require an official translation.
6. Proof of English Proficiency:
   • Submit one of the following:
     • TOEFL (iBT): Minimum score of 79.
     • IELTS (Academic): Minimum score of 6.5.
     • Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) or C1 Advanced (CAE): Minimum score of 180/Grade C.
7. Letter of Recommendation:
   • Must be submitted directly by a faculty member, professor, or university teacher who knows you well.

Submission Instructions:

• Merge all required documents (1–6) into a single PDF file and email it to scholarship@nhr-verein.de.
• The recommender must send the letter of recommendation (7) directly to the same email address.
• Use the reference: .
• Ensure the file size does not exceed 10 MB.

📅 Application Deadline

September 15, 2025

🌐 Application Portal

• View details: 9 PhD Fully Funded Scholarship at NHR Graduate School
• Apply here: Application Form

For further inquiries, contact scholarship@nhr-verein.de.

• The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period of 36 months
• Ph.D. 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)
• Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, and researchers in the HPC community, and make valuable connections for your future career
• Additional offers such as soft skills seminars, career coaching, and mentoring programs