CONACYT-DAAD / DAAD-SECIHTI Joint Scholarship (Mexico-Germany)
About this scholarship
The CONACYT-DAAD Joint Scholarship (now the DAAD-SECIHTI joint programme) is offered jointly by DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) and CONACYT/SECIHTI (Mexico) to support Mexican students undertaking master’s or doctoral study in Germany. It is a fully funded award that pairs German higher education with Mexican research support.
The award is fully funded, covering tuition (which is free at most German public universities), a monthly DAAD stipend of around 934 euros, health insurance, a travel allowance, and a German language course, for up to two years for a master’s or four for a doctorate. Scholars study at German universities and benefit from a strong research environment.
Eligibility is for Mexican citizens holding a relevant degree (a master’s for doctoral study), generally under 36, with a strong academic record and a research proposal aligned with a supervisor at a German university. You apply through the joint DAAD-SECIHTI call with your transcripts, degree certificates, research proposal, supervisor acceptance, CV, and a German language certificate if available, by the call’s deadline (typically around October). For Mexican students aiming at Germany, it is a generous, fully funded bilateral scholarship; confirm the current joint call and naming on the DAAD Mexico site.
Eligibility
- Mexican citizen.
- A relevant degree (a master's for doctoral study).
- Generally under 36.
- Strong academic record.
- A research proposal aligned with a supervisor at a German university.
Benefits & Coverage
- Tuition-free at most German public universities.
- Monthly DAAD stipend of around EUR 934.
- Health insurance.
- Travel allowance.
- German language course.
Required Documents
- Joint CONACYT/DAAD application.
- Academic transcripts.
- Degree certificates.
- Research proposal.
- Supervisor acceptance.
- Curriculum vitae.
- German language certificate (if available).
How to Apply
- Confirm you are a Mexican citizen with a relevant degree and a research proposal aligned with a supervisor at a German university.
- Apply through the joint DAAD-SECIHTI call with your transcripts, degree certificates, research proposal, supervisor acceptance, CV, and a German language certificate if available, by the call's deadline.
- Confirm the current joint call and naming on the DAAD Mexico site.
Frequently asked questions
Is CONACYT-DAAD / DAAD-SECIHTI Joint Scholarship fully funded? +
This scholarship is listed as fully funded. The listed award is: Tuition-free in Germany; Monthly stipend of around EUR 934 plus travel.. Coverage can change between cycles, so confirm the details on the official page.
What degree levels does CONACYT-DAAD / DAAD-SECIHTI Joint Scholarship cover? +
This scholarship is listed for: Master's & PhD.
When is the application deadline? +
The application deadline listed here is October 31, 2026. Deadlines move, so always verify the date on the official page before planning your application.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Mexican citizen; A relevant degree (a master's for doctoral study); Generally under 36; Strong academic record; and more (see the full list above). See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this scholarship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
