Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

The DAAD Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle programme offers funding for doctoral candidates to pursue supervised research between their home university and a German institution. Two models are available: the 'sandwich model' where you start at your home university, make research trips to Germany, and complete your degree at home with joint supervision; or the 'Cotutelle model' where you undertake a jointly supervised doctorate across both institutions, resulting in a dual degree awarded by both universities. Funding is provided for research stays in Germany lasting between 7 and 24 months, with flexibility to split funding across multiple shorter stays during your doctoral project. What you get • Monthly stipend of €1,400 during stays in Germany • Health, accident and personal liability insurance cover • Travel allowances for up to three outward and return journeys • Research allowance of €460 • Travel and accommodation for supervising teachers (up to 10 days each for monitoring progress and final exams) • Monthly rent subsidy for uninterrupted stays over 6 months in Germany (conditions apply) • Monthly allowance for accompanying family members for stays over 6 months (conditions apply) • Subsidy for disability or chronic illness-related costs (if applicable) • Payment of online German language course fees • Optional pre-arrival German language course (2, 4 or 6 months) • Allowance for a personal German language course during funding period • Reimbursement of TestDaF or DSH language test fees How to apply 1. Prepare your research proposal with details of originality, topicality and relevance 2. Develop a feasible study plan and time schedule showing how you will divide time between Germany and your home university 3. List planned research trips to Germany and any visits to other countries in your time schedule 4. Compile your application documents (referenced in the page) 5. Submit your application through the DAAD application portal using a desktop computer 6. Wait for assessment by an independent selection committee of specialist scientists based on qualification, research quality, and applicant potential

• For sandwich model: have earned a Master's degree or Diplom (or exceptionally a Bachelor's degree) by the start of the funding period • For Cotutelle model: be admitted to a doctoral programme by the start of the funding period • Project must be agreed with supervisors at both your home university and the German host institution • Demonstrate academic achievements and progress • Show knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s) • Submit a research proposal with originality, topicality and relevance • Provide a feasible and consistent study plan and time schedule • Indicate planned stays in Germany and visits to other countries in your application