Studienstiftung ERP Fellowship Programme
The ERP Fellowship Programme funds 10–20 exceptional graduates per year for Master's or PhD studies at top US universities (excluding HKS), with generous stipend and tuition support. Funded by Germany's post-Marshall Plan ERP assets and designed to strengthen transatlantic ties. International (non-German) applicants may be eligible.
Quick info
Application status
Opens Jul 1 · closes 20 Sept 2026Opens the provider's official website
Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.
What you get
- Monthly scholarship of USD 2,500
- One-off start-up grant of USD 500
- Travel grant of USD 1,000
- Tuition fee grant up to USD 25,000 per academic year
- Admission to Studienstiftung network and academic programmes
- Membership in worldwide ERP alumni network
- Kick-off event in Berlin
- Annual US scholarship holder meeting
Requirements
Detailed requirements
- - Hold at least a Bachelor's degree by the application deadline
- - Last university degree (including doctorate) no more than 5 years old
- - Excellent academic grades
- - Interest in public service orientation (NGO, international organizations, ministries, think tanks)
- - NOT studying at Harvard Kennedy School (use McCloy instead)
- - Admission to a US university not required at time of application
- - Prior Studienstiftung membership not required
- - International applicants (non-German): check eligibility at studienstiftung.de/infos-fuer-studierende/voraussetzungen/
Who can apply
Outstanding graduates from all disciplines (non-arts) seeking a 1–2 year Master's or PhD study/research stay at leading US universities, with an interest in public service, policy, or transatlantic engagement.
Fields of study
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Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025–2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.
Important dates
How to apply
- 1Download application form (German) from the Studienstiftung ERP page
- 2Submit completed PDF application by email to erp@studienstiftung.de by September 20
- 3Shortlisted applicants invited to a selection seminar
- 4Apply separately and independently to US universities
- 5Contact: erp@studienstiftung.de
Provider
Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes / German Academic Scholarship Foundation
United States
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