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German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Bonn, Germany Programme participation · 2022Funding agency

Germany's academic exchange agency. Its In-Country/In-Region scholarships for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Chemistry were hosted at CEFTER for the 2023 to 2026 intakes.

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Key facts

Partnership at a glance

Partner
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Country
Germany
Partnership
Programme participationScholarship programme hosted at a MOAUM centre · Postgraduate funding · General funding routes to Germany (not partnership-specific)
Established
2022
Main areas
Food Chemistry · Food technology and post-harvest research
At MOAUM
Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) · Department of Chemistry
Student opportunities
DAAD scholarships for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food Chemistry at CEFTER ran for the 2023 to 2026 intakes; the last call closed on 27 November 2025 and no new call is published.
Research opportunities
No joint research project between DAAD and the University was found; DAAD funds individuals and host programmes, and its general research grants to Germany are open to eligible Nigerian doctoral candidates and postdocs.
Staff opportunities
The CEFTER calls were designed primarily for university staff; DAAD's general programmes (doctoral grants, research grants, re-invitation of former scholarship holders) are open to eligible staff individually.

The partnership

Overview

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is Germany's funding organisation for international academic exchange. It is not a partner university and has no memorandum of understanding with the University on record; the University's link with DAAD is that its Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) was a host institution in DAAD's In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme for Sub-Saharan Africa. Under that programme DAAD, with funds from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), offered scholarships for the M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Food Chemistry at CEFTER. DAAD's own calls exist for the intakes of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. In-Country scholarships were for candidates studying in their home country or country of residence; In-Region scholarships were for candidates from other Sub-Saharan African countries. Applicants had to apply both for admission at CEFTER and for the scholarship on the DAAD portal; the University ranked candidates and an independent DAAD selection committee made the final decision. The most recent call, for the intake beginning in October 2026, closed on 27 November 2025. As of 6 October 2026 DAAD's scholarship database does not list the University among the calls open until 12 November 2026 or among those to be published in spring 2027, so there is no open or announced round at CEFTER. This page will be updated if DAAD or CEFTER publishes a new call. Apart from the CEFTER scheme, DAAD has general programmes for study and research in Germany that eligible Nigerian graduates, doctoral candidates and academics can apply for on their own. They are listed below as general routes. They are not benefits of the University's relationship with DAAD, and the University does not nominate candidates for them.

How it began: The University (then Benue State University) was accepted by DAAD as a host institution of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa for two CEFTER programmes, M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food Chemistry in the Department of Chemistry. DAAD's calls refer to an Affiliate Agreement between the host university and DAAD. This is participation in a DAAD funding programme, not a memorandum of understanding with a partner university; no MoU with DAAD was found.

Nature of the collaboration

Areas of collaboration

DAAD is a German funding organisation, not a university. From the intake of October 2023 to the intake of October 2026 DAAD published yearly calls for scholarships tenable at the University's Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER) for the Master in Food Chemistry and the PhD in Food Chemistry, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Each call offered up to three In-Country scholarships (for people studying in their home country or country of residence) and six or seven In-Region scholarships (for nationals or permanent residents of other Sub-Saharan African countries) per degree level. DAAD paid tuition directly to the University and a monthly scholarship and allowances to the scholar. The last call (intake 2026) closed on 27 November 2025. On 6 October 2026 DAAD's scholarship database lists the calls that are open until 12 November 2026 and the calls to be published in spring 2027; the University is not among them, the programme entry now describes Master studies only, and the only Nigerian host named is the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta. No call for a 2027 intake at the University has been published. Separately, DAAD runs general scholarship programmes for study and research in Germany that any eligible Nigerian graduate, doctoral candidate or academic may apply for; those do not depend on the University.

  • Food Chemistry
  • Food technology and post-harvest research

Faculties and centres at MOAUM

  • Centre for Food Technology and Research (CEFTER)
  • Department of Chemistry

At DAAD

  • DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa (section ST32)
  • DAAD Regional Office Accra (information and advice for Ghana, Cameroon and Nigeria)

Partnership history

  1. 2022-10

    DAAD publishes the call 'Call for Scholarship Applications 2023 at Benue State University in Nigeria' for the Master and PhD in Food Chemistry: up to 3 In-Country and 7 In-Region Master scholarships and up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region PhD scholarships for intake 2023; DAAD portal deadline 9 December 2022. DAAD's overview of open calls (edition 10/2022) lists Benue State University with both programmes.

  2. 2023-11-23

    DAAD portal deadline for the 2024 intake calls (Master and PhD in Food Chemistry at Benue State University; up to 3 In-Country and 7 In-Region Master, up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region PhD scholarships).

  3. 2024-03-13

    A Benue State University delegation visiting the University of Hildesheim stopped in Bonn to discuss funding opportunities with representatives of DAAD, according to the University of Hildesheim. No DAAD agreement is reported from that meeting.

  4. 2024-06-25

    CEFTER reports a 'DAAD Scholarship Grant' among its grants, describing it as part of the DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme supporting M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food Chemistry candidates from African countries (CEFTER's own statement, including its figure of 400,000 US dollars).

  5. 2024-11-21

    DAAD portal deadline for the 2025 intake calls (up to 3 In-Country and 7 In-Region Master scholarships; up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region PhD scholarships).

  6. 2025-11-27

    DAAD portal deadline for the 2026 intake calls, issued in the University's new name (Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi, formerly Benue State University Makurdi): up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships each for the Master and the PhD in Food Chemistry, scholarship start usually 1 October 2026.

  7. 2026-10-06

    DAAD's scholarship database (updated 2026-10-06) gives 12 November 2026 as the current deadline, lists the open calls and those to be published in spring 2027, and does not include the University; the only Nigerian host named is the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta (Master of Science in Physics, to be published in spring 2027).

For students, staff and departments

Student opportunities

There is currently no open DAAD scholarship call tied to the University: the last DAAD In-Country/In-Region call for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food Chemistry at CEFTER closed on 27 November 2025 and no new call has been published. DAAD's general programmes listed on this page are open to eligible applicants individually and are not arranged through the University.

Earlier opportunities

Part of the partnership's history. These are not open for application; their details are kept for the record.

ScholarshipPast Opportunity Fully funded

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Scholarships for M.Sc. and Ph.D. Food Chemistry at CEFTER

For: Postgraduate · PhD · Academic staff

DAAD scholarships, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), for the Master in Food Chemistry and the PhD in Food Chemistry at CEFTER. DAAD published calls for the intakes of 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026. The last call closed on 27 November 2025. No call for a later intake has been published by DAAD or CEFTER as of 6 October 2026, and DAAD's current list of host institutions does not include the University.

Requirements, dates and how to apply
Eligible students
Per the last call: nationals or permanent residents of a Sub-Saharan African country. In-Country scholarships were for candidates studying in their home country or the country where they hold a residence permit (for this host, Nigeria); In-Region scholarships were for candidates from another Sub-Saharan African country. Candidates should be staff of a public university, candidates considered for teaching or research staff recruitment, from the public sector, or alumni of the DAFI programme; fresh graduates and professionals were also invited to apply. Female applicants, recognised refugees and candidates from less privileged regions or groups were especially encouraged.
Study level
Master (M.Sc.) and doctoral (Ph.D.)
Eligible disciplines
Food Chemistry (Department of Chemistry, hosted by CEFTER)
Duration
Master: standard period of study, up to a maximum of 24 months. PhD: generally three years; initially granted for one year and extended on application subject to satisfactory progress.
Destination
Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi, Nigeria (CEFTER)
Funding
Fully fundedCovers: Tuition fees (paid by DAAD directly to the University), Monthly scholarship, Annual study and research allowance, Thesis publishing costs, Travel allowance (In-Region scholars only), Health insurance (In-Region scholars only)
Application status
Past Opportunity
Application method
Apply directly

Application Deadline: Closed. The last call (intake 2026) closed on the DAAD portal on 27 November 2025. CEFTER's page gives 1 October to 27 November 2025 for admission applications and, in one sentence, 9 December 2025 for the DAAD portal; DAAD's own call says 27 November 2025.

Academic intake: October 2026 (last intake with a published call) · Programme period: Scholarship start usually 1 October 2026 for the last call · Next expected cycle: None announced. DAAD's database on 6 October 2026 (deadline 12 November 2026) does not list the University among open calls or among calls to be published in spring 2027.

How to apply

When calls were open the candidate applied personally in two places at the same time: for admission at CEFTER, and for the scholarship on the DAAD portal. The University did not apply on the candidate's behalf, but its pre-selection ranking of admitted candidates was taken into account by DAAD's independent selection committee, which made the final decision. Applications sent by any other channel were not considered. There is nothing to apply for at present.

  1. Step 1: Check whether a call exists

    Look at DAAD's scholarship database entry for the In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa and at CEFTER's DAAD admission page. A scholarship application is only possible while DAAD lists a call for the University. None is listed on 6 October 2026.

  2. Step 2: Confirm eligibility (as in the last call)

    Sub-Saharan African national or permanent resident; at least Second Class Upper Division or equivalent (candidates below that were not eligible); last university degree completed not more than six years before applying; no previous DAAD scholarship at the same level. CEFTER's own admission requirements also applied.

  3. Step 3: Apply for admission at CEFTER

    Candidates applied for admission through CEFTER's admission portal within CEFTER's own dates. CEFTER's page stated a non-refundable application fee for Nigerian residents and no fee for non-Nigerian residents applying for the DAAD scholarship.

  4. Step 4: Apply for the scholarship on the DAAD portal

    Candidates registered on the DAAD portal through the link in the call, completed the online form and uploaded the mandatory documents as PDF files before the portal closed at 24:00 Central European Time on the deadline day.

  5. Step 5: Selection

    DAAD carried out a formal check of portal applications. Applications that met both the University's admission requirements and DAAD's formal criteria were assessed by an independent selection committee, taking the University's pre-selection ranking into account. The call for intake 2026 placed selection between April and September, with the decision about six months after the application process ended.

  6. Step 6: Start of scholarship

    The scholarship became effective only once proof of admission from the University and proof of arrival at the host university had been submitted through the DAAD portal.

Application checklist
  • DAAD online application form (completed in the DAAD portal)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of recommendation on the DAAD form generated in the portal, from a university teacher (Master: one; PhD: two, one of which may be from an employer)
  • Copy of the most recent university degree certificate stating final grades (Bachelor for Master applicants; Master for PhD applicants)
  • Transcript of records of the most recent university degree
  • Letter of motivation (Master: 1 to 2 pages; PhD: 1 to 3 pages; 300 to 1000 words)
  • Copy of a valid passport or valid national identification card
  • PhD only: abstract of the proposal on one page
  • PhD only: detailed PhD proposal of 8 to 10 pages, excluding references
  • PhD only: detailed work plan and timetable for the whole scholarship period
  • Proof of admission from the University (may be submitted later, at the latest by the start of the scholarship)
  • PhD only: confirmation of academic supervision or a commitment letter from the host institution (at the start of funding)
  • Master, course-based programmes only: semester schedule
  • List of publications, if availableMay be required
  • Refugees: valid refugee identity card and/or UNHCR registration documentMay be required
  • Other supporting documents such as proof of employment or internshipsMay be required
  • CEFTER admission documents: O'level results, degree certificates and transcripts sent to the University (CEFTER's requirement, checked physically before enrolment)

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Level
Master in Food Chemistry; PhD in Food Chemistry
Nationality
National or permanent resident of a Sub-Saharan African country
In-Country or In-Region
Both. Last call: up to 3 In-Country and 6 In-Region scholarships for each of the Master and the PhD
Minimum result (DAAD)
At least Second Class Upper Division or equivalent; for the PhD a two-year Master's degree with above average results
Minimum result (CEFTER)
M.Sc.: second class upper with CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale in chemistry or a related discipline, plus O'level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two other science subjects. Ph.D.: M.Sc. in Food Chemistry or a relevant area with CGPA of at least 3.50 on a 5-point scale
Degree recency
Last university degree completed not more than 6 years before the time of application
Age limit
None stated in the calls
Previous DAAD funding
A further DAAD scholarship at the same level (Master or PhD) is not possible
Academic requirements
DAAD: at least Second Class Upper Division or equivalent. CEFTER: CGPA of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale for both M.Sc. and Ph.D. entry, with the O'level credits listed for the M.Sc.
Language requirements
The calls require thorough knowledge of the language of instruction and accept application documents in English or German. No language test is named.
Funding and costs

Fully funded. What it covers: Tuition fees (paid by DAAD directly to the University), Monthly scholarship, Annual study and research allowance, Thesis publishing costs, Travel allowance (In-Region scholars only), Health insurance (In-Region scholars only).

Amounts in the 2026-intake calls (now closed): Master - 400 EUR a month In-Country, 500 EUR a month In-Region, study and research allowance 460 EUR a year, thesis publishing costs 400 EUR once. PhD - 500 EUR a month In-Country, 600 EUR a month In-Region, study and research allowance 920 EUR a year, thesis publishing costs 800 EUR once. Tuition, travel allowance and health insurance amounts were to be specified in the Letter of Award. The call warns that not every item in the host's fee structure may be covered in full, that no benefits are paid for family members, and that award was subject to BMZ funds. Scholars on research-based programmes were also encouraged to apply for a 3 to 6 month research stay in Germany within the scholarship period.

Financial requirements: No cost to apply on the DAAD portal is stated. CEFTER's page for the last call stated a non-refundable admission application fee of 10,000 naira for Nigerian residents and no fee for non-Nigerian residents applying for the DAAD scholarship. DAAD recommended bringing enough money for at least two months because the first payment can take time.

Visa, travel and stay

No visa is involved for Nigerian candidates studying at the University. In-Region scholars from other countries were responsible for their own valid travel documents; the calls do not describe Nigerian entry or residence formalities.

Accommodation and insurance: The monthly scholarship is described as covering accommodation, food and similar living costs. Health insurance was provided for In-Region scholars only. No University accommodation arrangement is stated in the calls.

Official contact

CEFTER (admission and programme questions): Prof. Sylvester Adejo, sadejo@bsum.edu.ng, as named in DAAD's last call. DAAD (scholarship questions): the contact person named in the last call was Ms. Iman Al-Rashdan, al-rashdan@daad.de; technical portal questions to portal@daad.de.

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The partner's own routes, open to any eligible applicant

These do not depend on the partnership and no place is reserved for MOAUM. They are listed because a MOAUM student or lecturer may be eligible.

ScholarshipClosed: Awaiting Next Cycle Fully fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in Germany

For: Postgraduate · PhD · Academic staff

DAAD's general scholarship for completing a full doctorate in Germany, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Open to applicants from Nigeria; it has nothing to do with the University's relationship with DAAD and the University does not nominate candidates.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Eligible students
Graduates with above-average qualifications who have completed a Master's degree (in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree) by the start of funding. For Nigeria the page requires a Bachelor's degree of second class upper division level and a Master's degree. Applicants resident in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline cannot be considered.
Study level
Doctoral
Eligible disciplines
All disciplines (special rules for human medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry)
Duration
Up to four years; initially awarded for a maximum of three years with yearly assessment
Destination
A state or state-recognised university or non-university research institute in Germany
Funding
Fully fundedCovers: Monthly payment of 1,400 euros, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance (on application), Annual research allowance of 460 euros, German language course before the stay where granted
Application status
Closed: Awaiting Next Cycle
Application method
Apply directly

Application Deadline: For applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database showed 24 September 2026 (selection presumably February 2027, scholarship from October 2027). That deadline has passed.

Academic intake: Scholarship start from October 2027 · Next expected cycle: DAAD states that deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter and are in most cases in the same period as the previous year; applications are possible between 1 June and the deadline. No 2027 date is published yet.

How to apply

The applicant applies personally on the DAAD portal, reached from the 'Submitting an application' tab of the programme page while the application period is running. No nomination by the University or by DAAD's host is involved, but a German doctoral supervisor's letter (or proof of contact with a structured programme) is part of the application.

  1. Step 1: Confirm eligibility

    Check the degree, six-year and (if the doctorate has begun) three-year rules on the programme page with Nigeria selected as country of origin.

  2. Step 2: Find a supervisor or programme in Germany

    Obtain a letter confirming supervision from a German doctoral supervisor, or proof of contact with the coordinator of a structured doctoral programme.

  3. Step 3: Prepare the documents

    Assemble the documents listed on the programme page, with English or German translations where needed.

  4. Step 4: Apply on the DAAD portal

    Register, complete the online application and upload the documents between 1 June and the deadline. The portal closes at 24:00 Central European Time on the last day.

  5. Step 5: Selection

    An independent selection committee of specialist scientists reviews applications.

Application checklist
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (maximum 3 pages)
  • List of publications (maximum 10 pages), if applicable
  • Letter of motivation (1 to 2 pages)
  • Research proposal and description of previous research work (maximum 10 pages in total)
  • Schedule of planned research work and letter confirming supervision by the doctoral supervisor (individual projects), or module plan and proof of contact with the programme coordinator (structured programmes)
  • Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety-relevant and ethical aspects of the project
  • All university degree certificates with final grades
  • Transcripts of records for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, with explanation of the grading system
  • One recent letter of recommendation from a university teacher
  • Proof of admission to a doctoral programme at the home university, if the degree will be taken thereMay be required
  • Other supporting documents such as certificates of employment or internshipsMay be required

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Level
Doctoral
Degree recency
As a rule, most recent degree obtained no more than six years before the deadline; a doctorate already begun should not have started more than three years before
Nigeria-specific degree requirement
Bachelor's degree of second class upper division level and a Master's degree
Academic requirements
Above-average qualifications; second class upper Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree for applicants from Nigeria.
Language requirements
Good German is usually required, especially in arts subjects; exceptions are possible if the project is carried out in English. A prior language course of 4 to 6 months is generally included in the scholarship.
Funding and costs

Fully funded. What it covers: Monthly payment of 1,400 euros, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance (on application), Annual research allowance of 460 euros, German language course before the stay where granted.

Rent subsidy and family allowance may be applied for under certain conditions. Third-party benefits are partly credited against the scholarship.

Financial requirements: No application fee is stated.

Visa, travel and stay

According to the German Missions in Nigeria, visas are applied for through the Federal Foreign Office's Consular Services Portal followed by an in-person appointment; the 'University studies' visa page covers doctoral candidates. The Consulate General in Lagos is responsible as a rule; scholarship holders whose scholarship is paid from public funds may apply at the Embassy in Abuja under the conditions on the 'Responsible Mission' page. The national visa fee is EUR 75 and is waived for foreign nationals receiving a scholarship from public funds. DAAD notes that visa appointments for accompanying family members usually take more than a year.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Health, accident and personal liability insurance payments are part of the scholarship. Accommodation is arranged by the scholar; a rent subsidy may be applied for.

Official contact

DAAD Regional Office Accra, 20 Osu La Crescent, Nyaniba Estates, Accra, Ghana; Tel. +233 261 09 09 39; info@daad-ghana.org; https://www.daad-ghana.org (the advisory centre DAAD's database names for applicants from Nigeria).

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Research OpportunityUpcoming Fully fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Research Grants in Germany (research stays for doctoral candidates and early postdocs)

For: PhD · Academic staff

DAAD's general grant for a research project in Germany during a doctorate at a university outside Germany, or in the early postdoctoral phase. Suitable in principle for a MOAUM doctoral candidate or a lecturer within four years of a doctorate; it is a general route, not a benefit of the University's link with DAAD.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Eligible students
People doing their doctorate at a university or research institution outside Germany, or who completed a doctorate up to four years ago. Not for those doing their entire doctorate at a German university. Applicants resident in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline cannot be considered.
Study level
Doctoral and postdoctoral
Eligible disciplines
All disciplines (special rules for human medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry)
Duration
Doctoral candidates: 2 to 12 months. Postdocs: 2 to 6 months. Not extendable.
Destination
A state or state-recognised university or non-university research institute in Germany, in agreement with a scientific supervisor there
Funding
Fully fundedCovers: Monthly scholarship of 1,400 euros, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance (on application if funding exceeds 6 months), Research allowance of 460 euros for funding periods over six months
Application status
Upcoming
Application method
Apply directly

Application Deadline: For applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database shows two dates: 24 September 2026 (passed; start from May 2027) and 17 March 2027 (selection presumably July 2027, scholarship from September 2027).

Academic intake: Scholarship start from September 2027 for the March 2027 deadline · Programme period: Funding must begin in 2027 · Next expected cycle: Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter.

How to apply

The applicant applies personally on the DAAD portal. Access to the portal opens at least 6 weeks before the application deadline and appears only while the application period is running. A confirmation from an academic host in Germany is required.

  1. Step 1: Confirm eligibility

    Doctoral candidates: doctorate started not more than 3 years before the deadline. Postdocs: doctorate completed not more than 4 years before the deadline.

  2. Step 2: Agree the project with a host in Germany

    Obtain a confirmation from the academic host that refers to the project and guarantees a workplace.

  3. Step 3: Apply on the DAAD portal

    Complete the online application and upload the documents by the deadline; the portal closes at 24:00 Central European Time.

  4. Step 4: Selection

    A selection committee decides and sets the funding period.

Application checklist
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (maximum 3 pages)
  • List of publications (maximum 10 pages; mandatory for postdocs)
  • Letter of motivation (1 to 2 pages)
  • Research proposal (maximum 10 pages)
  • Time schedule of planned research work
  • Proof of admission to or enrolment in doctoral studies (doctoral candidates)
  • Confirmation from the academic host in Germany
  • Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety-relevant and ethical aspects
  • All university degree certificates with final grades
  • Transcripts of records
  • One recent letter of recommendation on the DAAD form from a university teacher (for doctoral candidates, the thesis supervisor)
  • Other documents such as certificates of employmentMay be required

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Level
Doctoral candidates enrolled outside Germany; postdocs up to 4 years after the doctorate
Recency
Doctorate begun not more than 3 years ago, or completed not more than 4 years ago, at the deadline
Academic requirements
Assessed by the selection committee on qualifications, quality of the project and potential.
Language requirements
No fixed language requirement is stated on the programme page; DAAD offers language-course support for funding periods of more than six months.
Funding and costs

Fully funded. What it covers: Monthly scholarship of 1,400 euros, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance (on application if funding exceeds 6 months), Research allowance of 460 euros for funding periods over six months.

Rent subsidy and family allowance only for funding periods of more than six months, on application.

Financial requirements: No application fee is stated.

Visa, travel and stay

A German national visa is applied for through the German Missions in Nigeria (Consular Services Portal, then an in-person appointment). The correct visa category for a research stay should be checked with the missions' Visa Navigator. The national visa fee of EUR 75 is waived for holders of scholarships from public funds, and such scholarship holders may apply at the Embassy in Abuja under the stated conditions.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Insurance payments are part of the grant. Accommodation is arranged by the grantee.

Official contact

DAAD Regional Office Accra, info@daad-ghana.org, Tel. +233 261 09 09 39, https://www.daad-ghana.org

View Scholarship: DAAD Research Grants in Germany (research stays for doctoral candidates and early postdocs) (opens in a new tab)Application Guidelines: DAAD Research Grants in Germany (research stays for doctoral candidates and early postdocs) (opens in a new tab)
ScholarshipClosed: Awaiting Next Cycle Partially fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

For: PhD · Academic staff

DAAD's general programme for a doctorate supervised jointly at the home university and a university in Germany (the 'sandwich model'), or under an individual cotutelle agreement. A MOAUM doctoral candidate could use it for research stays in Germany while taking the degree at home. It is a general route; any cotutelle agreement would have to be concluded separately between the University and a German university.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Eligible students
Sandwich model: holders of a Master's degree by the start of funding. Cotutelle model: candidates admitted to a doctoral programme by the start of funding. For Nigeria the page asks for a Bachelor's certificate of at least second class upper division and a Master's degree.
Study level
Doctoral
Eligible disciplines
All disciplines (special rules for human medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry)
Duration
Between 7 and a maximum of 24 months in Germany, which may be split into several stays
Destination
A state or state-recognised university (or, for the sandwich model, also a non-university research institute) in Germany, alongside the home university
Funding
Partially fundedCovers: Monthly payment of 1,400 euros during stays in Germany, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowances for up to three outward and return journeys (on application), Research allowance of 460 euros, Travel and accommodation for the supervisors for one trip of up to 10 days
Application status
Closed: Awaiting Next Cycle
Application method
Apply directly

Application Deadline: For applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database showed 24 September 2026 (selection presumably February 2027, scholarship from October 2027). That deadline has passed.

Academic intake: Scholarship start from October 2027 · Next expected cycle: Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter and are in most cases in the same period as the previous year. No 2027 date is published yet.

How to apply

The applicant applies personally on the DAAD portal. The research project must be agreed with both the home supervisor and the German supervisor, whose signed confirmation (or a cotutelle contract) is part of the application.

  1. Step 1: Agree the project with both supervisors

    The doctoral project must be agreed with a supervisor at the home university and one at the German host.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the documents

    Include the joint written confirmation of both advisers (sandwich model) or the cotutelle contract (cotutelle model; may be submitted before funding begins).

  3. Step 3: Apply on the DAAD portal

    Submit the complete application by the deadline.

Application checklist
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (maximum 3 pages)
  • List of publications (maximum 10 pages), if applicable
  • Letter of motivation (1 to 2 pages)
  • Research proposal (maximum 10 pages)
  • Schedule of planned research work for the entire funding period
  • Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety-relevant and ethical aspects
  • All university degree certificates with final grades
  • Transcripts of records
  • Sandwich model: written confirmation agreed and signed by both academic advisers
  • Cotutelle model: individual cooperation contract between the home university and the German university
  • Proof of admission to or enrolment in doctoral studies at the home university, if applicableMay be required

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Level
Doctoral
Degree recency
As a rule, most recent degree no more than six years before the deadline; a doctorate already begun should not have started more than three years before
Academic requirements
Second class upper Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree for applicants from Nigeria.
Language requirements
Good German is usually required, especially in arts subjects; exceptions are possible if the project is carried out in English. A prior language course of 4 to 6 months is generally included.
Funding and costs

Partially funded. What it covers: Monthly payment of 1,400 euros during stays in Germany, Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowances for up to three outward and return journeys (on application), Research allowance of 460 euros, Travel and accommodation for the supervisors for one trip of up to 10 days.

No scholarship payments are made during stays at the home university.

Financial requirements: No application fee is stated.

Visa, travel and stay

German national visa through the German Missions in Nigeria; fee of EUR 75 waived for holders of scholarships from public funds; such holders may apply at the Embassy in Abuja under the stated conditions, otherwise the Consulate General in Lagos is responsible.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Insurance payments are part of the grant during stays in Germany.

Official contact

DAAD Regional Office Accra, info@daad-ghana.org, Tel. +233 261 09 09 39, https://www.daad-ghana.org

View Scholarship: DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle (opens in a new tab)Application Guidelines: DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle (opens in a new tab)
ScholarshipOngoing Fully fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

For: Postgraduate · Academic staff

DAAD scholarships for selected Master's (and in exceptional cases doctoral) courses at German universities for graduates from developing countries with at least two years of professional experience. Nigeria is on DAAD's list of eligible countries. General route; not a benefit of the University's link with DAAD.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Eligible students
Graduates from the listed countries, including Nigeria, with a Bachelor's degree (normally four years) in a related subject completed with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree at the time of application. Applicants resident in Germany for more than 15 months at the deadline cannot be considered.
Study level
Master (postgraduate); doctoral in exceptional cases
Eligible disciplines
Only the postgraduate courses on DAAD's EPOS list: economics and business, development cooperation, engineering, regional and urban planning, agricultural and forest sciences, natural and environmental sciences, medicine and public health, social sciences
Duration
12 to 42 months, depending on the course
Destination
The German university offering the chosen course
Funding
Fully fundedCovers: Monthly payment of 992 euros for graduates (1,400 euros for doctoral candidates), Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance unless covered by another source
Application status
Ongoing
Application method
The partner must approve or nominate first

Application Deadline: Set by each course. DAAD's list of application deadlines for intake 2027/2028 (dated 06/2026) refers applicants to the website of each course for both scholarship and self-financed applications.

Academic intake: 2027/2028 · Next expected cycle: Annual; DAAD publishes a new course and deadline list each year.

Before submitting an external application, contact the relevant MOAUM faculty or the office responsible for international linkages to confirm eligibility and whether institutional nomination is required.

How to apply

Applications are sent directly to the chosen postgraduate course at the German university, never to DAAD. A selection committee then suggests candidates for a DAAD scholarship, and only suggested candidates are asked by DAAD to upload their application to the DAAD portal. Up to three courses may be applied for, ranked in the DAAD form.

  1. Step 1: Choose up to three courses

    Use DAAD's list of EPOS courses and check each course's website for its deadline and procedure.

  2. Step 2: Send the application to the course

    Submit the complete application, in English or German, directly to the course or courses.

  3. Step 3: Suggestion for a scholarship

    A selection committee suggests potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship.

  4. Step 4: Upload to the DAAD portal if contacted

    Suggested candidates are contacted by DAAD and upload their complete application to the DAAD portal; the selection is then finalised.

Application checklist
  • Completed and signed DAAD checklist
  • EPOS application form
  • Curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order (Europass template)
  • One letter of motivation (the same letter for all chosen courses, explaining the choice and priority)
  • Letter of recommendation from the current employer on letterhead, signed, stamped and of current date
  • Certificate(s) of employment showing at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor's degree
  • Recent proof of language skills: IELTS or TOEFL for English (institutional TOEFL not accepted); German certificate for courses taught in German
  • Copies of higher education degree certificates
  • Full transcript of records with explanation of the grading system
  • Additional documents required by the individual courseMay be required

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Level
Graduates with professional experience
Work experience
At least two years of related professional experience after the first degree
Degree recency
Academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old
Country
Nigeria is on DAAD's list of eligible countries for this programme
Academic requirements
Bachelor's degree, normally four years, with results in the upper third.
Language requirements
Courses in English: proof of adequate English according to the course's rules (IELTS or TOEFL). Courses in German: at least German level B1 with a current certificate at application; DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 must be passed before the course starts.
Funding and costs

Fully funded. What it covers: Monthly payment of 992 euros for graduates (1,400 euros for doctoral candidates), Health, accident and personal liability insurance, Travel allowance unless covered by another source.

Monthly rent subsidy and allowance for accompanying family members under certain circumstances. Courses taught in German include a preparatory 6-month German course.

Financial requirements: No DAAD application fee is stated; check each course's own requirements.

Visa, travel and stay

German national visa for university studies through the German Missions in Nigeria (Consular Services Portal, then an appointment). National visa fee EUR 75, waived for holders of scholarships from public funds.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Insurance payments are part of the scholarship; a rent subsidy may be granted under certain circumstances.

Official contact

The individual course at the German university; for general advice, DAAD Regional Office Accra, info@daad-ghana.org.

Application Guidelines: DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) (opens in a new tab)Application Guidelines: DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) (opens in a new tab)
ScholarshipClosed: Awaiting Next Cycle Fully fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)

For: Postgraduate

DAAD scholarships, funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, for seven English-taught Master's courses in public policy, governance, development and related fields at German universities, for graduates from developing and emerging countries. Nigeria is on the country list DAAD links from the programme page. General route; not a benefit of the University's link with DAAD.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Eligible students
Graduates from developing and emerging countries with a well-qualified first degree and above-average grades (upper third) in social and political sciences, law, economics, public policy and administration, with practical experience relevant to the programme. Candidates who have spent more than the past 15 months in a country not on the DAC list are not eligible.
Study level
Master
Eligible disciplines
Social Protection; Development and Governance; Public Policy; Peace and Conflict Studies; Management in Nonprofit Organisations; Development Studies; Governance and Public Policy
Duration
2 or 4 semesters depending on the course, preceded by a German language course of up to 4 months
Destination
Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, Duisburg-Essen, Erfurt, Magdeburg, Osnabrueck or Passau, depending on the course
Funding
Fully fundedCovers: Monthly scholarship (currently 992 euros), Exemption from tuition fees, Health insurance cover in Germany, Fixed travel allowance, Study and research grant, Preceding German language course in Germany (mandatory)
Application status
Closed: Awaiting Next Cycle
Application method
The partner must approve or nominate first

Application Deadline: The application period for the 2027 intake at all seven institutions was 1 June to 31 July 2026. It has closed; selection is in October/November 2026.

Academic intake: September/October 2027 · Next expected cycle: Not yet published for the 2028 intake.

Before submitting an external application, contact the relevant MOAUM faculty or the office responsible for international linkages to confirm eligibility and whether institutional nomination is required.

How to apply

Applications for both the Master's place and the DAAD scholarship are sent directly to the chosen Master's course or courses (at most two), not to DAAD. Candidates proposed for a scholarship are then asked by DAAD to upload their documents to the DAAD portal.

  1. Step 1: Read the current announcement and checklist

    DAAD's selection criteria are in the checklist; each Master's course also has its own criteria.

  2. Step 2: Complete the DAAD application form once

    Indicate up to two courses and rank them in a single letter of motivation.

  3. Step 3: Send the application to the course or courses

    Submit within the application period directly to the Master's course, not to DAAD.

  4. Step 4: Upload to the DAAD portal only if nominated

    Candidates proposed for a scholarship are contacted by DAAD by email.

Application checklist
  • Ticked-off checklist and list of criteria, signed by hand
  • DAAD application form
  • One dated letter of motivation, maximum two pages
  • Dated curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order (Europass format), with gaps of three months or more explained
  • Copies of higher education degree certificates
  • Full transcript of records with explanation of the grading system
  • Confirmations of relevant professional experience, internships, political activities or community service, on headed paper, signed, dated and stamped
  • Proof of English language skills
  • Current written reference from the current employer (or from a university lecturer only if currently a student)
Eligibility
Level
Master
Degree recency
Last university degree not more than six years old at the time of application (for the 2027 intake: issued not before 1 January 2020)
Country
Nigeria appears on the DAC list of ODA recipients that DAAD links as the programme's list of countries
Academic requirements
First degree with above-average grades (upper third).
Language requirements
Courses are taught in English; language requirements and accepted certificates vary by course.
Funding and costs

Fully funded. What it covers: Monthly scholarship (currently 992 euros), Exemption from tuition fees, Health insurance cover in Germany, Fixed travel allowance, Study and research grant, Preceding German language course in Germany (mandatory).

Rent subsidies and family supplements as applicable.

Financial requirements: No application fee is stated by DAAD.

Visa, travel and stay

German national visa for university studies through the German Missions in Nigeria. National visa fee EUR 75, waived for holders of scholarships from public funds.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Health insurance cover in Germany is included; rent subsidies as applicable.

Official contact

The contact person of the chosen Master's course, as listed in DAAD's current announcement.

View Scholarship: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) (opens in a new tab)Application Guidelines: DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance) (opens in a new tab)
Visiting ScholarUpcoming Partially fundedOpen to any eligible applicant

DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

For: Academic staff

Short research or working stays in Germany for former DAAD scholarship holders. Relevant only to MOAUM staff who previously held a qualifying DAAD grant; general route, not a benefit of the University's link with DAAD.

Requirements, dates and how to apply

This is the partner's own route. Any eligible applicant may use it, with or without the partnership: it is not a place reserved for MOAUM.

Who is eligible
Former holders of DAAD research grants or study scholarships who were funded for more than six months by the Federal Foreign Office or in a programme co-financed with Federal Foreign Office funds. Whether a BMZ-funded In-Country/In-Region scholarship qualifies is not stated on the page. The applicant must not have lived in Germany for at least three years.
Study level
Academic staff and other former scholarship holders
Eligible disciplines
All
Duration
One to three months; non-renewable; may be claimed once within three years
Destination
State or state-recognised universities or non-university research institutes in Germany; for those outside the science sector, institutions in business, administration, culture or media
Funding
Partially fundedCovers: Monthly payment of 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers, Monthly payment of 2,150 euros for professors, Travel allowance unless covered by another source
Application status
Upcoming
Application method
Apply directly

Application Deadline: For applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database shows 24 September 2026 (passed; start from May 2027) and 17 March 2027 (selection presumably July 2027, start from September 2027).

Academic intake: Start from September 2027 for the March 2027 deadline · Programme period: Funding must begin in 2027 · Next expected cycle: Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter.

How to apply

The applicant applies personally on the DAAD portal, which opens at least 6 weeks before the deadline. The project must be coordinated with a cooperation partner in Germany.

  1. Step 1: Confirm you are a qualifying former scholarship holder

    Check the funding source and length of your earlier DAAD scholarship against the programme page, or ask DAAD.

  2. Step 2: Agree the project with a host in Germany

    Obtain a confirmation from the host that refers to the project and guarantees a workplace.

  3. Step 3: Apply on the DAAD portal

    Submit the documents by the deadline.

Application checklist
  • Online application form
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form (maximum 3 pages)
  • List of academic publications, if necessaryMay be required
  • Comprehensive statement about the research or working project (maximum 10 pages)
  • Time schedule and itinerary of the planned visit
  • Confirmation from the academic host in Germany

“May be required” marks a document that is usual for this kind of application but is not confirmed on the official page. Check before you apply.

Eligibility
Who
Former DAAD scholarship holders funded for more than six months from Federal Foreign Office funds
Residence
Not resident in Germany for at least three years
Language requirements
No language requirement is stated on the programme page.
Funding and costs

Partially funded. What it covers: Monthly payment of 2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers, Monthly payment of 2,150 euros for professors, Travel allowance unless covered by another source.

Health insurance is mandatory in Germany; if the grantee has no suitable home cover, DAAD insures them and deducts the cost from the scholarship.

Financial requirements: No application fee is stated.

Visa, travel and stay

German visa through the German Missions in Nigeria; the correct category for a stay of up to three months should be checked with the missions. The 'Responsible Mission' page allows scholarship holders paid from German public funds to apply at the Embassy in Abuja under stated conditions.

Official visa information (nigeria.diplo.de) (opens in a new tab)

Accommodation and insurance: Arranged by the grantee; DAAD insurance is deducted from the payment if needed.

Official contact

DAAD Regional Office Accra, info@daad-ghana.org, Tel. +233 261 09 09 39, https://www.daad-ghana.org

View Scholarship: DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders (opens in a new tab)

Plan ahead

Important dates

OpportunityApplication deadlineIntakeProgramme periodNext cycle
DAAD Research Grants - Doctoral Programmes in GermanyFor applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database showed 24 September 2026 (selection presumably February 2027, scholarship from October 2027). That deadline has passed.Scholarship start from October 2027—DAAD states that deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter and are in most cases in the same period as the previous year; applications are possible between 1 June and the deadline. No 2027 date is published yet.
DAAD Research Grants in Germany (research stays for doctoral candidates and early postdocs)For applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database shows two dates: 24 September 2026 (passed; start from May 2027) and 17 March 2027 (selection presumably July 2027, scholarship from September 2027).Scholarship start from September 2027 for the March 2027 deadlineFunding must begin in 2027Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter.
DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / CotutelleFor applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database showed 24 September 2026 (selection presumably February 2027, scholarship from October 2027). That deadline has passed.Scholarship start from October 2027—Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter and are in most cases in the same period as the previous year. No 2027 date is published yet.
DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)Set by each course. DAAD's list of application deadlines for intake 2027/2028 (dated 06/2026) refers applicants to the website of each course for both scholarship and self-financed applications.2027/2028—Annual; DAAD publishes a new course and deadline list each year.
DAAD Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master's Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance)The application period for the 2027 intake at all seven institutions was 1 June to 31 July 2026. It has closed; selection is in October/November 2026.September/October 2027—Not yet published for the 2028 intake.
DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship HoldersFor applicants from Nigeria the DAAD database shows 24 September 2026 (passed; start from May 2027) and 17 March 2027 (selection presumably July 2027, start from September 2027).Start from September 2027 for the March 2027 deadlineFunding must begin in 2027Deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter.

Dates are as published by the official source for each opportunity on the date shown under Official sources. Always confirm on the official page before you apply.

Information & official sources

Partnership information changes. What is said on this page was taken from the sources below on the dates shown; where a source could not confirm something, the page says so rather than guess.

  1. DAAD. Scholarship database: In-Country/In-Region Programme Sub-Saharan Africa (page and its print version, updated 2026-10-06) (opens in a new tab)www2.daad.de · checked 6 October 2026
  2. DAAD (copy held by the Internet Archive, captured 2025-12-08). In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa: Call for Master Scholarship Applications 2026 at the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi (formerly Benue State University Makurdi), Nigeria - Master in Food Chemistry (edition 09/2025) (opens in a new tab)web.archive.org · checked 6 October 2026
  3. DAAD (copy held by the Internet Archive, captured 2025-12-08). In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme Sub-Saharan Africa: Call for PhD Scholarship Applications 2026 at the Rev. Fr. Moses Orshio Adasu University Makurdi, Nigeria - PhD in Food Chemistry (edition 08/2025) (opens in a new tab)web.archive.org · checked 6 October 2026
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  6. DAAD (copy held by the Internet Archive, captured 2023-10-31). Call for Master Scholarship Applications 2024 at Benue State University, Nigeria - Master in Food Chemistry (edition 08/2023) (opens in a new tab)web.archive.org · checked 6 October 2026
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  20. DAAD. Scholarship database: Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle (country of origin Nigeria) (opens in a new tab)www2.daad.de · checked 6 October 2026
  21. DAAD. Scholarship database: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) (opens in a new tab)www2.daad.de · checked 6 October 2026
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