DAAD EPOS 2027/28: Check Work-Experience Evidence Before Applying
Applicants considering a development-related postgraduate course through DAAD EPOS should review eligibility before drafting a full scholarship file. The official EPOS scholarship information includes a requirement for relevant professional experience after the first degree.
This planning reminder, checked on 27 October 2026, focuses on evidence rather than announcing a new deadline. Compare the current programme's requirements with your employment records, responsibilities and dates. Ask the course coordinator about uncertainty instead of assuming that every internship or overlapping activity is counted in the same way.
Check the course's own calendar
Use the official 2027/28 EPOS deadline list and follow the individual course website where directed. Scholarship and self-funded deadlines can differ, and a date from another course should not be applied to your target programme.
Request employment certificates and references early. Your CV and motivation statement should explain how the experience connects to the course and the development-related work you want to pursue. Keep claims specific and consistent across documents.
Admission, scholarship selection, language evidence and German verification requirements need separate checks. A strong funding application starts with an academically suitable course and a complete, accurate file, rather than a generic statement sent to unrelated programmes.