DAAD EPOS Scholarship in Marine Biology 2027 at University of Bremen
The DAAD EPOS Scholarship in Marine Biology 2027 is for citizens of developing countries who want to do the MSc Marine Biology at the University of Bremen in Germany. Applicants must have at least two years of professional experience. The scholarship comes from the DAAD programme "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses" and includes a monthly stipend of €992, insurance payments and a travel allowance. The deadline is 15 October 2026.
DAAD EPOS Scholarship in Marine Biology Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Scholarship Provider: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
- Host University: University of Bremen
- Programme: MSc Marine Biology, including the ISATEC study profile
- Level: Master's
- Duration: 24 months
- Eligible Applicants: Citizens of developing countries
- Deadline: 15 October 2026
Benefits
According to the DAAD, master's scholarship holders receive:
- A monthly payment of €992
- Payments toward health, accident and personal liability insurance
- A travel allowance, unless your home country or another source already covers your travel costs
Under certain circumstances, scholarship holders may also receive a monthly rent subsidy and a monthly allowance for accompanying family members. These are not automatic, so check the DAAD page for the conditions.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply with the DAAD scholarship, you must:
- Be a citizen of a developing country.
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in a biological or environmental science.
- Have an overall grade of at least 2.5 on the German grading scheme, where 1.0 is excellent and 4.0 is sufficient. The university converts international grades to the German scheme.
- Have at least two years of professional work experience.
- Show a development-related motivation, and be someone who is likely to take on social responsibility and support change in your community and profession after the programme.
Typical scholarship holders work for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country. Their work involves planning and carrying out projects connected to development policy.
English requirement: Bremen asks for proof of English at C1 level. You are exempt if English is your native language or your last degree was fully taught in English. Email the university to confirm which certificates they accept.
Program Details
ISATEC (International Studies in Aquatic Tropical Ecology) used to be a separate programme. Since the winter semester 2020/21 it is a study profile inside the MSc Marine Biology at the University of Bremen.
This matters when you apply. Even if you want the ISATEC profile with a DAAD scholarship, you must apply for Marine Biology and choose the subject "Marine Biology DAAD" in the online portal.
Required Documents
The DAAD publishes its own list of documents for EPOS applications, so check that list first. Bremen adds these rules:
- Application form and the DAAD form
- Letter of motivation, written in English
- Curriculum vitae, written in English
- Proof of English proficiency at C1 level, if you are not exempt
- Any other documents the DAAD requires. These can be in English or German.
Upload the DAAD form and any other documents the portal does not ask for directly in the "further documents" section. Incomplete applications are not considered.
Paper documents are only requested if you are selected. Do not send originals. Copies of certificates must be validated, and certificates in languages other than German or English must be translated.
How to Apply
- Read the DAAD EPOS requirements and confirm you meet both the DAAD conditions and the Bremen admission rules.
- Prepare your documents, including the DAAD form, motivation letter, CV and English proof.
- Register on the University of Bremen Online Application Portal.
- Apply for Marine Biology and select "Marine Biology DAAD" as the subject.
- Upload all documents. Use the "further documents" section for the DAAD form and anything else not requested directly.
- Check that everything is complete, then submit before the deadline.
Applications for the university and the DAAD scholarship both go through this portal.
Deadline
The deadline for the combined application for the 2027 intake is 15 October 2026. The portal opened on 1 August. The university page does not state a time zone, so submit well before the last day.
Official Links
Official Application: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/master/
Official Source: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/isatec/application-and-admission/daad-scholarship
Official DAAD EPOS Page: https://www.daad.de/en/information-services-for-higher-education-institutions/further-information-on-daad-programmes/epos/
Official Programme Page: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/isatec
