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Applications are now open for the DAAD MIPLC Scholarship 2027, a fully funded opportunity for professionals from developing countries to pursue the Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Intellectual Property and Competition Law at the Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC) in Germany.

The scholarship is offered under the DAAD EPOS (Development-Related Postgraduate Courses) programme and supports talented professionals who intend to use their legal knowledge and professional expertise to contribute to the development of their home countries.

The one-year English-taught LL.M. programme is jointly delivered by the Max Planck Institute for Innovation and Competition, the University of Augsburg, the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and The George Washington University Law School (USA).

Summary

• Scholarship: DAAD MIPLC Scholarship 2027
• Programme: LL.M. in Intellectual Property and Competition Law
• Scholarship Provider: DAAD (EPOS Programme)
• Host Institution: Munich Intellectual Property Law Center (MIPLC)
• Host Country: Germany
• Study Level: Master’s Degree (LL.M.)
• Programme Duration: 12 Months
• Language of Instruction: English
• Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
• Eligible Applicants: Professionals from Developing Countries
• Application Mode: Online
• DAAD Scholarship Deadline: 15 October 2026
• Programme Start: October 2027

About the Scholarship

The DAAD MIPLC Scholarship supports professionals seeking advanced knowledge in intellectual property and competition law while preparing them for leadership roles in government, academia, legal practice, business and international organisations.

As part of the DAAD EPOS programme, the scholarship focuses on candidates whose academic qualifications and professional experience demonstrate strong potential to contribute to sustainable development after returning to their home countries.

Scholarship Benefits

Successful DAAD scholars receive:

• Full tuition fee support
• Monthly DAAD scholarship stipend
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance
• Travel allowance (where applicable)
• Two-month German language course before the programme begins
• Additional DAAD benefits where applicable

The LL.M. programme itself runs for 12 months, while DAAD scholarship holders also participate in a preparatory German language course before the academic programme starts.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a recognised Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Have at least two years of professional experience after obtaining their first university degree when applying for the DAAD scholarship.
• Demonstrate strong English language proficiency.
• Meet the admission requirements of the MIPLC LL.M. programme.
• Satisfy the eligibility requirements of the DAAD EPOS scholarship programme.

Professional experience may include relevant employment, postgraduate research assistantships, internships after graduation or legal clerkships, provided they meet the programme requirements.

Required Documents

Applicants should prepare:

• Completed online application form
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate
• Academic transcripts
• Proof of professional experience
• English language test results (where required)
• Letter of motivation
• DAAD application documents
• Any additional supporting documents requested by MIPLC

Only complete applications submitted before the deadline are considered.

Step-by-Step Application Process

Step 1

Visit the official MIPLC online application portal.

Step 2

Complete the online admission application for the LL.M. programme.

Step 3

Prepare all required admission and DAAD scholarship documents.

Step 4

Pay the required EUR 50 non-refundable application fee.

Step 5

Upload all required documents and submit your complete application through the official online system.

Step 6

Submit your application before 15 October 2026 if applying for the DAAD EPOS Scholarship.

Important Deadline

• DAAD EPOS Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 October 2026
• Programme Commencement: October 2027

Regular self-financing applicants follow a different admission timeline. Applicants seeking the DAAD scholarship must use the DAAD application period.

Related Opportunities

• Erasmus Mundus MARIHE Scholarship 2027 (Fully Funded)
• Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarship 2027 in the UK
• CEEPUS Scholarship 2026–2027 | Funded Study Abroad Program in Europe

Official Application Link

Final Note from AK Travels LTD

One of the most important eligibility requirements for the DAAD MIPLC Scholarship is professional experience after completing your first university degree. Many applicants overlook this requirement by counting work completed before graduation. Before applying, ensure that your post-graduation professional experience satisfies both the MIPLC admission requirements and the DAAD EPOS scholarship criteria. A complete application submitted before the deadline is essential, as incomplete or late submissions are not considered.

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