The NHR Graduate School of the NHR Alliance awards up to nine Ph.D. scholarships a year to doctoral students from all over the world. If you have a master's degree in computer science, mathematics, the natural or engineering sciences, or an equivalent degree and are interested in High-Performance Computing, this fellowship provides the perfect opportunity to pursue a Ph.D. at one of our nine NHR Centers .
About Nationales Hochleistungs Rechnen
High-performance computing is a key technology in research and development and is now indispensable for addressing complex issues in science and industry as well as for solving major societal challenges in many areas.
In the NHR network, we pool the resources and expertise of university high-performance computing and make them available free of charge to researchers at German universities. The NHR network not only provides computing capacity but also supports users, particularly through consulting and training on the use of high-performance computing in their fields of application. Within t... continue reading
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NHR Postgraduate Scholarship
Aim and Benefits of NHR Postgraduate Scholarship
- The scholarship is awarded for a maximum period of 36 months.
- PhD students receive 2,200 EUR per month
- Supervision by internationally renowned researchers: Get the chance to collaborate on groundbreaking research projects, pushing the boundaries of HPC and making a real impact in the field
- Cutting-edge training: Gain access to first-class training programs and workshops conducted by renowned experts, who will equip you with the latest knowledge and skills in HPC
- Six months of research outside the chosen focus at another NHR Center (Secondment). For additional details, please refer to the Secondment Guidelines
- Networking opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals, professionals, and researchers in the HPC community, and make valuable connections for your future career
- Additional training offers, such as soft skills seminars, career coaching, and mentoring programs
Requirements for NHR Postgraduate Scholarship Qualification
The NHR Alliance stands for equal opportunities. For this reason, we encourage applicants of all genders and backgrounds to apply for a PhD scholarship at NHR.
- Students who have completed a master's degree program in the fields of computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, engineering, or a comparable field
- All applicants must meet the admission requirements for doctoral studies of the supervising NHR Center
- Additional acceptance requirements may be specified in the subject-specific doctoral regulations. Only the information in the respective valid version of the corresponding doctoral regulations of the universities is binding
Documents Required for Application
- Application Form
- Letter of motivation should have a length of 1-2 pages and should describe your academic and professional plans, as well as your motivation and academic interests.
- CV should have a maximum length of two pages and list the details of your education to date, together with your personal academic history, including academic credentials, publications, contributions or other significant achievements.
- Research Statement
- Academic/University Transcripts
- Proof of Proficiency in English
- Letter of Recommendation
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Application Deadline
September 15, 2025How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Nationales Hochleistungs Rechnen on form.nhr-verein.de to apply
For more details, visit NHR Scholarship webpage
