Scholarship Database

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.

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We took greatest possible care in compiling the information on funding offered by other organisations. Nevertheless, the DAAD cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. Please contact the person named in the programme description prior to your application to find out about the specifics of the programme and current terms and conditions.

18 Scholarship Options for your selection

Research Grants in Germany

The research grant offers the opportunity to realise a research project in Germany. During a doctorate funding is available for 2 to 12 months, and in the early postdoc phase for 2 to 6 months.
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- Postdoctoral researchers
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

The DAAD finances this scholarship programme with public funds from the federal government. Unfortunately, the available budget for 2025 has already been exhausted for a number of the countries offered. Applications for these countries can therefore only be accepted again from autumn 2025 for the year 2026. The call date will be published shortly.
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Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany

DAAD grants for young scientists and academics wishing to improve their academic qualifications with a doctoral degree in Germany.
Status:
- Graduates
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

21.10.2024
Date of Selection approx. in February

Start of funding in October of the following year
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Research Grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

DAAD grants for doctoral candidates and young scientists and academics whose doctoral degrees are supervised both by a university teacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany
Status:
- Graduates
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

21.10.2024
Date of Selection approx. in February

Start of funding in October of the following year
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Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP)

DAAD grants for recent graduates who want to pursue their PhD in a structured graduate school in Germany.
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- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Study Visits for Academics - Artists and Architects

DAAD grants for university teachers and artists which enable them to continue their education with a study visit to Germany and intensify artistic cooperations with German host institutions.
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- Postdoctoral researchers
- Graduates
- Faculty
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Application deadline:

Application deadline: October 7th

Selection date in February 2025. Start of the funding from May 2025
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