Last updated: March 21, 2026
DAAD Success Rate 2026
10-25%
Overall Acceptance
140K+
Funded Annually
20-30%
Rejected for Errors
2-3x
Reapplicant Success
Acceptance Rate by Program
Master s (All Disciplines)~15%
EPOS~20%
Helmut Schmidt~10%
PhD Research Grants~25%
Postdoc / P.R.I.M.E.~20%