ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen 2025
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[Deadline: depending on degree] The DAAD scholarship program „ERA Fellowships – Green Hydrogen“ supports German and international Master and PhD students as well as for Postdocs in any topics related to Green Hydrogen. Funded are study, research, or internships in Germany and around the world.
The following information is intended for those wishing to study, research or undertake an internship in Germany:
Study fellowships and internships for international Master students
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED?
The programme provides funding for
• up to one year of study in Germany as part of a Master’s degree programme. The general condition is that the academic credits you gain in Germany are recognised by your home university. Moreover, the standard period of study at your home university should not be exceeded as a result of the study year in Germany
or
• a Master’s thesis as part of an international Master’s degree programme completed at a state or state-recognised university, a research institute or a company in Germany
or
• a self-organized internship in a company, at a university or at a non-university institution in the field of GH2 in Germany. (Internship Opportunities)
The fellowship grants access to international working groups and expects active participation and involvement in a group that is supposed to continue after the fellowship ends. Here you can learn more about the working groups.
DURATION OF THE FUNDING
Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of 2026.
Depending on the length of the selected programme, the fellowship is intended for stays of at least 3 months, for a Master’s thesis between 2 and 6 months, and for internships between 2 and 3 months.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications can be submitted anytime from February 17 until March 31, 2025. The selection meeting will be held in June 2025. The fellowship can be commenced earliest (at the beginning of each month) from September 1, 2025.
Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of 2026.
Research fellowships and internships for international PhD students
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED?
The programme provides funding for
• a research project or continuing academic training at a state or staterecognised university in Germany or a non-university research institute, which is being carried out in agreement with a supervisor in Germany
or
• a self-organized internship in a company or a non-university institution in the field of GH2 in Germany. (Internship Opportunities)
The fellowship grants access to international working groups and expects active participation and involvement in a group that is supposed to continue after the fellowship ends. Here you can learn more about the working groups.
DURATION OF THE FUNDING
1 to 18 months for research fellowships and 2 to 3 months for internships.
The fellowship cannot be extended.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications can be submitted anytime.
The fellowship can be commenced at the beginning of each month. Please note that applications must be submitted at least 4 months before the planned starting date.
Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of 2026.
Research fellowships for international PostDocs
WHAT CAN BE FUNDED?
The programme provides funding for a research project or continuing academic training at a state or state-recognised university in Germany or a non-university research institute, which is being carried out in agreement with a supervisor in Germany.
The fellowship grants access to international working groups and expects active participation and involvement in a group that is supposed to continue after the fellowship ends. Here you can learn more about the working groups.
DURATION OF THE FUNDING
1 to 18 months.
The fellowship cannot be extended.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Applications can be submitted anytime.
The fellowship can be commenced at the beginning of each month. Please note that applications must be submitted at least 4 months before the planned starting date.
Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of 2026.
More information (including the information for Master’s and PhD students as well as postdocs from Germany):
https://www.daad.de/en/studying-in-germany/scholarships/daad-funding-programmes/green-hydrogen/
Published on: February 27, 2025