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Potsdam International Climate and Earth Sciences DAAD Excellence Scholarship

Fully funded DAAD merit scholarship supporting outstanding international master's candidates admitted to Earth and Environmental Science programs at Potsdam.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Bachelor's degree in geosciences, meteorology, physics, or data science with top 15% marks
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 80+
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required in Germany
Thesis / Research statement: Motivation letter demonstrating research alignment with Potsdam earth science institutes
Recommendation letters: Two letters of recommendation from university professors

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: €934 monthly living stipend, roundtrip travel subsidy, and full health insurance
Application fee: €75 (uni-assist)
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Tuition-free state university)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027 (Winter semester 2027/28)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Potsdam documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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