NHR Graduate School PhD Scholarships 2026 – Fully Funded Doctorates in Germany

The NHR Graduate School of the National High Performance Computing (NHR) Alliance offers up to nine fully funded PhD scholarships across Germany in areas such as high-performance computing, numerical simulation, AI and machine learning. The program provides a 36-month funding period with a monthly stipend, access to HPC infrastructure, and opportunities for mentoring, career coaching, and a six-month secondment at another NHR center.

Monthly stipend; access to HPC infrastructure; mentoring and career coaching; research mobility with a six-month secondment.

Candidates with a Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering. Eligible applicants from any nationality, provided they meet doctoral admission requirements at a German NHR center.

Submit a completed application by email with the required documents: motivation letter, research statement, CV, transcripts, language certificates, and letters of recommendation.