Sep 24 2026

DAAD Deadline: Funding for a Master’s degree in Music

External Funding

September 24, 2026

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM America/Chicago

Music: Degree studies: A Master's degree/postgraduate course leading to a degree. Funding for postgraduate studies is available for the 2nd cycle (Master’s degree) or 3rd cycle (Konzertexamen, Meisterklasse); Advanced studies without a degree: either as part of graduate studies at UIC that include a stay in Germany, or as part of an independent project. A connection to a college of music in Germany is mandatory.

https://grad.uic.edu/funding-awards/other-funding/natl-internatl-opps-2/daad/

UIC DAAD contact: Benn Williams (bwilli7@uic.edu) - but student applies directly to DAAD.

Sample award information:

Monthly stipend: 992 euros

Travel allowance: TBD

One-off study allowance: TBD

Monthly rent subsidy: Varies

Dependent support: TBD

Green Mobility Top Up: For climate-friendly travel

Payment for online language course

German language course (2-6 months)-Compulsory if the language of instruction is German

Contact

Benn Williams

Date posted

Sep 11, 2026

Date updated

Sep 11, 2026