The University of Bremen offers the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship for its M.Sc. Marine Biology programme, specifically the ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) profile. The opportunity is designed for qualified applicants from developing countries who wish to pursue advanced study in marine and tropical aquatic ecology in Germany. The scholarship supports students whose academic and professional interests are connected to development-related environmental and ecological challenges.
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Benefits
- Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 992 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros (1,400 euros beginning with February 2026) for doctoral candidates
- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may receive the following additional benefits:
- Monthly rent subsidy
- Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
Requirements
- Bachelor (B.Sc.) degree in biology, ecology, environmental sciences, oceanography or a closely related discipline
- Bachelor degree with an overall grade of at least 2.5 according to the German grading scheme (Grades from international applicants will be converted to the German grading scheme by the university administration)
- Fluency in English according to level C1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
- Letter of motivation explaining why you chose this program and what your research interests are
- Selection of the study profile (Marine Biology or ISATEC)
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call
Application Deadline
October 15, 2026How To Apply
For more information, kindly visit University of Bremen scholarship webpage.
