The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has announced a new round of scholarships for Moroccan students and researchers wishing to pursue their studies in Germany, covering the 2027-2028 academic year. These scholarships cover a wide variety of fields, ranging from language stays to postdoctoral research opportunities.
This article provides a complete overview of the various scholarship programs available, along with the application deadlines and direct links for each program. If you are also exploring other international opportunities, check out our guide on DAAD Scholarships 2026-2027 for Moroccans or browse all available scholarships on our site.
DAAD Scholarship Programs Available for Moroccan Students
Summer Language Courses
This scholarship is intended for a summer university course in Germany lasting 3 to 4 weeks. The application deadline is October 30, 2026.
Apply here: University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates – DAAD
IAESTE Practical Traineeships
This program offers practical internships for foreign students in natural and technical sciences, agriculture, and forestry, aiming to improve participants’ professional and practical skills as well as their intercultural competencies. The application deadline depends on each individual program and should be verified directly on the official website.
EPOS Postgraduate Program
The «Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)» program is aimed at recent graduates who already have professional experience, allowing them to pursue a Master’s degree in Germany. The application deadline depends on each individual program.
Apply here: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) – DAAD
Helmut-Schmidt Programme for Public Policy and Good Governance
The Helmut-Schmidt Programme supports future leaders from developing countries, offering them the opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in fields particularly relevant to the social, political, and economic development of their home countries. The application period runs from June 1 to July 31, 2026.
Apply here: Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance – PPGG) – DAAD
Master’s and Postgraduate Study Scholarships in Architecture
This program allows candidates to pursue advanced or specialized studies in architecture in Germany. Applicants must hold a first university degree in one of the following fields at the time the scholarship begins: architecture, interior architecture, heritage conservation and building renovation (including historic buildings), urban planning/urban design, landscape architecture, or landscape design. The application deadline is September 23, 2026.
Apply here: Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture
Research Grant
This program is intended for doctoral candidates, allowing them to conduct research projects in Germany for a flexible period of two to twelve months. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Apply here: Research Grants in Germany – DAAD
Doctoral Studies in Germany
This program offers the opportunity to complete a doctorate in Germany. The doctoral scholarship is awarded for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of extension for a fourth year. A progress report and a certificate from the thesis supervisor must be submitted each year. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Apply here: Doctoral Programmes in Germany – DAAD
Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees (Cotutelle)
This program requires a supervision confirmation signed jointly by both thesis supervisors, referencing the project approved by both, and guaranteeing both supervision and the provision of a workspace by the host institution. Scholarships may be granted for a maximum duration of 24 months, with a progress report and supervisor’s certificate required after the first year. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Apply here: Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle – DAAD
Study Visits for University Professors in Arts and Architecture
This program gives university professors in the following disciplines (Architecture, Fine Arts, Cinema, Theater, Music, etc.) the opportunity to undertake a work stay at public or state-recognized universities in Germany, in view of an artistic collaboration with a host institution. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Apply here: Study Visits for Academics – Artists and Architects – DAAD
Research Grant for Postdoctoral Researchers
This program is intended for postdoctoral researchers, allowing them to conduct research projects in Germany for a flexible period of two to six months. The application deadline is August 31, 2026.
Apply here: Research Grants in Germany – DAAD
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
This program, offered jointly by DLR and DAAD, is aimed at students finishing their Master’s degree, doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced researchers in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport, and digitalization. Applications are open continuously according to published calls, with deadlines specified in each individual announcement.
Apply here: DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
This program allows former DAAD scholarship holders to carry out research or professional projects in Germany while maintaining contact within the global network of DAAD alumni. These scholarships are funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. You may apply if you are a former DAAD scholarship holder who received funding for a period exceeding six months from the German Federal Foreign Office budget.
Apply here: Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
For more details on the specific requirements and deadlines for each program, applicants are encouraged to visit the official DAAD website. You may also be interested in similar opportunities such as the Fulbright Scholarship 2027-2028 for Moroccan Students, Scholarships in Hungary for Moroccan Students, or the Romania MFA Scholarships Programme.
