The NHR Graduate School offers a remarkable opportunity for anyone seeking a doctoral program in one of Europe’s top research ecosystems that is both competitive and internationally known. This fellowship offers a clear route to academic and professional success with full support, global exposure, and access to state-of-the-art computer infrastructure.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 cohort of the NHR Graduate School, which is a member of the NHR Alliance. Up to nine fully financed PhD scholarships at prestigious German institutions connected to the NHR Centers are available through this program. Students that are enthusiastic about numerical simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), AI/ML research, and related fields would find it suitable.
Advanced subjects include computational fluid dynamics, parallel and distributed computing, machine learning and artificial intelligence in HPC, high-performance numerical simulations, and data analytics and modeling. These are the areas of expertise for each NHR Center. As a participant, you will work on some of the most important scientific and technical problems of our day in a creative and cooperative research setting.
Host Country: Germany
University: NHR Graduate School
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Hold a master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, engineering, the natural sciences, or a similar field.
- Meet the requirements for doctorate admission set forth by the relevant supervisory NHR Center.
- Prove your English language skills (as required by the host institution)
- possess a strong desire to work as a researcher in computational science or high-performance computing (HPC).
Benefits:
- Get a €2,200 monthly stipend for a maximum of 36 months.
- Attend esteemed German universities and have access to cutting-edge HPC facilities.
- Take part in a six-month research stay in a different networked NHR Center.
- Take advantage of thorough training that includes career development assistance, soft skills courses, and mentoring.
- Work under the direction of top authorities in scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing.
- Obtain entry to vast national and global networks for HPC research.
Deadline: 15 October 2025
