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If Germany’s Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) is on your radar, the application deadline is looming. Here’s your crash guide to applying in time.
Quick Facts
Germany’s DAAD EPOS scholarships remain one of the most prestigious fully funded opportunities for postgraduate students in development-related fields. But they operate on a strict clock — the application window typically closes on 15 October for many programs.
If you intend to apply, treat every hour from now as critical. Below is your structured “last-mile” roadmap to elevate your chances.
Last-Minute Application Strategy
1. Confirm your target program’s EPOS deadline now
Some EPOS programs have slightly different deadlines. For example:
Freiburg’s MEG program: 15 October 2025 for EPOS applications.
Bremen’s ISATEC / Marine Biology EPOS: application deadline 15 October 2025. (Universität Bremen)
Charité (International Health EPOS) programs accept applications between 1 July and 15 October.
Don’t assume deadlines - verify on the university’s EPOS or department page.
2. Complete the Online Eligibility Assessment (OEA) if required
Some EPOS programs use an OEA (Online Eligibility Assessment) to pre-screen candidates. For Freiburg’s MEG-EPOS, the OEA must typically be completed by 1 October to allow time for confirmation.
If you haven’t done it, prioritize it today.
3. Gather & polish application documents
You’ll need:
DAAD EPOS application form
Motivation letter(s) (for up to 3 EPOS programs) - note: if applying to >1, a second motivation letter is required for non-priority choices.
CV (Europass format preferred)
Transcripts and degree certificates
Proof of work experience (2 years minimum)
Proof of language proficiency (English / German)
Matching all data (dates, titles) across forms + documents
Make a unified “Master PDF” ready for upload.
4. Submit before 15 October (early if possible)
Many EPOS selections are strict; late or incomplete submissions are often rejected out of hand.
If you can upload to the university portal a day or two ahead, do so - technology glitches, server downtime, or forgotten attachments are common in final days.
5. Follow up with your referees and supervisor
If your application requires endorsements, reach out politely but urgently. Confirm that:
They’ve received the request or invitation link
They know the 15 October deadline
Their letter matches your narrative (motivation + work experience)
Don’t assume they remember - send reminders.
Author’s Tip
“Submitting an EPOS application on the 15th at 23:59? Too late. Upload your files by Day 13 — corrections or reuploads are your grace period.”
Official Link: https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?detail=50076777
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