Apply Now: DAAD PhD Scholarships in Architecture & Archaeology - Bloom Pakistan

Apply Now: DAAD PhD Scholarships in Architecture & Archaeology

Islamabad, July 20, 2025: Germany is once again opening doors for international scholars with a passion for history, archaeology, and ancient architecture. The prestigious DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Program (GSSP) is offering two fully funded PhD scholarships for 2026 in the field of Landscape Archaeology and Architecture in Berlin.

Who Can Apply?

This golden opportunity is open to non-German graduates holding a Master’s degree (or nearing completion) in one of the following areas:

Prehistoric Archaeology
Classical Archaeology
Near Eastern Archaeology
Egyptology
Northeast African Archaeology

Applicants must not have completed a PhD before and must not have lived in Germany permanently prior to December 1, 2024. To ensure fairness, only degrees awarded after March 1, 2020, are considered valid for application.

What the DAAD PhD Scholarship Covers

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support for the full duration of their doctoral studies:

Monthly stipend of €1,300
Travel expenses and visa support
Health, accident, and liability insurance
Funding for research materials and publications
Optional family and housing allowances
A German language course before the program starts
Study abroad support for up to 25% of the program
Up to €1,000 annually for academic resources

The program kicks off in October 2026 and runs for four years, with continuous academic evaluation.

Where Will You Study?

Your academic journey will be part of the renowned BerGSAS doctoral program (Berlin Graduate School of Ancient Studies), under either:

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, or
Freie Universität Berlin

This PhD track emphasizes cutting-edge techniques in landscape archaeology, architectural research, social archaeology, cultural studies, and economic-landscape interaction — not limited to any one region or time period.

How to Apply

Application Deadline: 15 October 2025 (00:00 CEWT)
The application process is divided into two steps:

Register and apply via the BerGSAS portal:
https://application.berliner-antike-kolleg.org/bergsas
Follow detailed instructions in the official call:
Download PDF Here

Final Thoughts

These DAAD PhD Scholarships 2026 offer more than financial aid—they provide an exclusive pathway to top-tier research, expert mentorship, and a place in one of Europe’s most respected academic networks. If you’re serious about archaeology and ready for a career-changing experience in Germany, this is your chance.