DAAD Munich Aerospace PhD Scholarships 2027 – Germany
Offered by Munich Aerospace e.V.
Rolling — no deadline
Fully funded PhD scholarships for recent MSc graduates in aerospace‑related fields to conduct research at TUM or UniBwM in Munich, Germany, providing €1,800 monthly stipend plus €3,400 annual research allowance.
Overview
The Munich Aerospace PhD Scholarships, listed in the DAAD database and administered by Munich Aerospace e.V., offer fully funded doctoral positions for outstanding graduates in aeronautics, space and related technologies. Scholarships are attached to the Technical University of Munich (TUM) or the University of the Bundeswehr Munich (UniBwM) and are part of a Bavarian research network that includes the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and industry partners.
Who can apply
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in an aerospace‑relevant discipline (e.g., aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, mathematics).
- Achieve a final grade of “good” or better.
- Be eligible for admission to a doctoral programme at TUM or UniBwM.
- Apply no later than three years after the date the degree was awarded.
- Open to applicants of any nationality; specific calls may add subject‑specific requirements.
What is covered
- Monthly stipend: €1,800 (tax‑free).
- Research allowance: €3,400 per year for project‑related costs.
- Funding is provided for a minimum of 12 months and a maximum of 36 months.
- Scholars join the Munich Aerospace Graduate School, gaining access to training courses, summer schools, retreats, networking events, conference participation and publication opportunities.
- Tuition fees are not covered by the scholarship (public German universities charge little or none for doctoral studies).
- No accommodation, flight or visa assistance is provided.
Application process
- Regularly check the Open Positions page on the Munich Aerospace website and subscribe to the newsletter.
- Identify an advertised PhD project that matches your expertise.
- Prepare the required documents (motivation letter, CV, two recommendation letters, certified degree certificates and transcripts where requested).
- Submit the complete application by email to the address given in the specific call (typically stipendien@munich-aerospace.de) and address it to the contact person named in the announcement.
- The university chair conducts a preliminary selection; the Munich Aerospace Board of Directors makes the final award decision.
Only after receiving a formal PhD offer should you arrange visas or relocation.
How to apply
Steps
- Monitor the Open Positions page and sign up for the newsletter.
- Choose a suitable PhD topic from the current calls.
- Draft a targeted letter of motivation, update your CV and obtain two recent recommendation letters.
- Gather certified copies of your degree certificates and any required transcripts.
- Email the complete dossier to the contact address listed in the call, addressing the specified contact person.
What you will need
- CV or résumé
- Cover letter
- Recommendation letters
- Transcripts
- Other
Eligibility notes
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a “good” grade, be admitted to a doctoral programme at TUM or UniBwM, and apply within three years of graduation. Applications are only accepted for currently advertised open positions; there is no single annual deadline.
Questions about the programme: stipendien@munich-aerospace.de (shown as the organisation published it — we do not handle applications).
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