NHR Scholarship Germany for Pakistani Students

The National High Performance Graduate School (NHR) is offering a fully funded German scholarship for PhD applicants. They accept applications from all over the world. The session 2026-2029 is now open for applications. Students who have a master's degree in computer science, natural science, engineering sciences, mathematics, and any other relevant field, and also have an interest in high-performance computing, can get this scholarship. 

NHR centers are affiliated with German universities, which are recognized internationally in the field of high-performance computing, AI/ML, and numerical simulation. NHR provides up to nine scholarships every year for PhD students.

There is no application fee to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship period is 36 months, and students will receive 2200€ per month throughout this period. Students will get the chance to research under the supervision of internationally renowned professors, which will enhance their capabilities.

Germany is the top economy in Europe and also has the top spot in the world for their remarkable efforts in the field of scholarships. Germany offers multiple fully funded scholarships to international students with a competitive educational background. DAAD, Deutschland stipendium, and NHR are among them.

HOST COUNTRY	GERMANY
Teaching language	English
Offered programs	PhD
Scholarship type	fully funded
Eligibility criteria	Language proficiency outstanding educational achievements
Requirements	Master's degree in Computer Science Natural and engineering sciences Mathematics or other related fields
CGPA	2.7
Duration	3 years
Bank statement	Not required
English proficiency	IELTS minimum 6.5 TOEFL 79 An English proficiency certificate if the language of instruction is English
Age limit	NO age limit, but the last degree must not be more than 5 years old
application deadline	15 September 2025

Scholarship Duration

• Duration 36 months.
• From April 2026 to March 2029

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Deadline

• September 15, 2025

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must have outstanding academic background.
• Must have master degree in Computer science, Natural and engineering sciences, mathematics or any relevant field
• Proof of English proficiency minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOFEL 79 minimum

Documents Required

• NHR application form
• Letter of motivation (2 pages maximum)
• Research statement
• Europass CV ( 2 pages maximum)
• University Transcript
• Proof of English proficiency
• Certificate from university ( if language of instruction is English)
• Letter of recommendation 2x

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Benefits of NHR Scholarship Germany

Goal of the NHR Graduate School: Fellows are required to visit another NHR host center or an affiliated research organization for a portion of their research outside of their primary NHR center. The research topic at the host center should be related to the fellow’s PhD thesis.

Period of Service: The secondment typically lasts for six months during the fellowship's second year. Fellows must attend on-site at the host center. The stay can be broken up into parts, but each must last at least three months.

Costs being paid for: The NHR host center covers housing, travel, and living expenses. Individual arrangements can be made for special living needs. If the host is an affiliated research organization (not an NHR center), it may not be required to cover expenses. The supervising NHR center and host organization will negotiate financial responsibilities directly.

Finding a Host Center: The right host center or research organization is chosen by the fellow supervisor. In addition, the supervisor oversees the matching procedure and provides the fellow with direction and assistance.

Tips to Win

• A PhD student must first be accepted by a faculty or department at an NHR host center-affiliated university in order to be eligible.
• The student has an approved supervisor and a research topic that is in line with NHR research areas, as evidenced by this acceptance.
• Once accepted, the student must email proof of acceptance to the NHR Office (scholarship@nhr-verein.de) within six months of the scholarship start date.
• Failure to submit proof within this period may lead to cancellation or disqualification of the scholarship.
• The NHR scholarship is based on attendance, so you have to be there in person at the designated NHR center.
• Scholars must spend at least two-thirds of their scholarship period at their supervising NHR center. ( For example: if student is completing their PhD in 36 months, student should be physically present for 24 months) 
• This guarantees active involvement in research, mentoring, and computational resource utilization.
• Scholarship payments are contingent on the student's residence at the agreed-upon research site.
• If the scholar does not reside or work in the research location, funds will not be paid.
• Students should consult the NHR Graduate School guidelines and the official scholarship contract template, both of which can be obtained from the NHR Office, for complete information regarding the rules, responsibilities, and financial terms.

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Application Process

• The application process is simple.
• Prepare a PDF file consisting of your Europass CV, letter of motivation, research statement, transcript, proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL) and a letter of recommendation.
• Merge all documents into a single PDF
• PDF file must not be larger than 10 MB.
• Apply via email to scholarship@nhr-verein.de.

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FAQs

Q1: Who is offering the NHR scholarship?

Answer: The NHR alliance is offering scholarships to German universities. This scholarship is offered through the NHR graduate school. University Erlangen-Nürnberg, University of Gottingen, and Paderborn University are part of this alliance.

Q2: What are the deadlines for NHR scholarships 2026?

Answer: The deadline for 2026-2029 is September 15, 2025, for PhD applicants. The deadlines for 2026 are now closed. For 2027, the application window for the NHR scholarship will open in the mid of 2026.

Q3: Who is eligible for the NHR scholarship?

Answer: Students who have master's degree in CS, engineering, mathematics and other relevant fields are eligible for this scholarship and also have an interest in high-performance computing.

Q4: Who is eligible for the NHR scholarship?

Answer: Students will receive 2200€/month throughout the degree (36 months). To win this scholarship, students have to physically present at their NHR Center.