Scholarship Database

89 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.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students

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  Application deadline:

  03.09.2026
  Selection decision in February 2027. Funding starts in May 2027.
  
  11.03.2027
  Selection decision in June 2027. Funding starts in September 2027.
  
  

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• Study scholarships for STEM disciplines

  DAAD scholarships for Master's degrees in innovation-driving STEM fields to support the qualification and employability of young academics and future professionals from developing and emerging countries.

  Status:

  • Graduates

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  Application deadline:

  03.09.2026
  The funding decision will be taken in March 2027. Start of funding: Winter semester of 2027.
  
  

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• 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:

  03.09.2026
  Funding decision will be taken in March 2027. Start of funding: October 2027.
  
  

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• 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:

  03.09.2026
  Funding decision will be taken in March 2027. Start of funding: October 2027.
  
  

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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.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Graduates
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  03.09.2026
  Selection decision in February 2027. Funding starts in May 2027.
  
  11.03.2027
  Selection decision in June 2027. Funding starts in September 2027.
  
  

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