If you cannot get a date for your final examination (e.g. Bachelor's thesis defence) due to the pandemic and therefore cannot complete your studies within the maximum funding period,
we recommend that you submit a new application in any case and state the reasons for extending the maximum funding period on a special statement and submit appropriate supporting documents.

You can find the relevant form here.

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Further information from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research can be found here.