Hermann Niermann Scholarships 2027

The Hermann Niermann Scholarships are awarded by the non-profit Hermann Niermann Foundation in cooperation with the European Institute for German Language (EURIDIS).
They are intended to support particularly highly qualified international students and researchers in German Studies and provide funding for academic study and research stays in the fields of German language, literature and culture.
 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 13, 2026
• Study LevelMasters , PhD
• SponsorEuropean Institute for German Language
• Eligible CountryBosnia and Herzegowina , Croatia (Hrvatska) , Czech Republic , Estonia , Hungary , Latvia , Lithuania , Macedonia , Poland , Romania , Slovakia , Slovenia , Ukraine

Benefits

Overview of funding programs (as of 2026)

K – Short-term stay.
Short-term stays serve to complete a Master's degree and to support work on a Master's thesis. The research stay takes place in Germany, while the Master's thesis and examination are completed in the home country.

Funding: Duration 1-2 months, €950/month

S – Study Abroad (1 year)
Usually as part of a Master's degree in German Studies and for the intensive development of German language and analytical skills (duration 1 semester, €950 per month). The aim is to acquire a high level of language proficiency , especially for prospective German teachers or those working in the education sector.

Funding: Duration 1 semester, €950/month

G – Postgraduate Funding (1–2 years)
This funding program is aimed at graduates of German Studies who wish to enhance their qualifications through postgraduate studies or specialization . Funding for a Master's degree in German Studies is available for outstanding graduates of a Bachelor's program.

Funding: Duration 1 year, extendable to two years after a positive interim evaluation, €1,050 / month)

FP – Research Project for
Doctoral Studies : To promote young researchers in German Studies. To conduct research within the framework of a doctoral degree in one's home country.

The following will be funded:

• PhD programs that were already started in the home country and are supplemented by a stay in Germany
• or doctoral programs that are completed entirely in Germany (e.g., University of Würzburg)

Requirement:

• Relevant academic degree (e.g., Master's, teaching degree, diploma)

Funding: Duration 1-6 months, €1,350/month

F – Research Project (for PhD-holding researchers)
For conducting research projects, for PhD-holding applicants with a permanent affiliation at a university in their home country. The aim is to carry out independent research projects in German Studies.

Funding: Duration 1-12 months, €1,750-€2,250 per month

Requirements

• The scholarships are aimed at students, doctoral candidates, early-career researchers and researchers in the field of German Studies from the following countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine.
• Depending on the purpose; usually at least a Bachelor's degree is required.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

November 13, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to European Institute for German Language on www2.daad.de to apply

• All application forms and further information on the application procedure can be found here.