Scholarship Database

7 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:

  03.09.2025
  Selection decision in February 2026. Funding starts in May 2026.
  
  11.03.2026
  Selection decision in June 2026. Funding starts in September 2026.
  
  

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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:

  03.09.2025
  Selection decision in February 2026. Funding starts in May 2026.
  
  11.03.2026
  Selection decision in June 2026. Funding starts in September 2026.
  
  

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• Bilateral Exchange of Academics (to Germany)

  This programme promotes exchanges with scientists and academics from partner countries to improve international relations and bilateral research cooperations.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  03.09.2025
  Selection decision in February 2026. Funding starts in May 2026.
  
  11.03.2026
  Selection decision in June 2026. Funding starts in September 2026.
  
  

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• Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

  DAAD scholarships for former scholarship holders wishing to carry out research or work projects and maintain their academic contacts in Germany.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Graduates
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  03.09.2025
  Selection decision in February 2026. Funding starts in May 2026.
  
  

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• DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme

  This programme is implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space.

  Status:

  • Graduates
  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  If an application deadline exists, it is mentioned in the current offers .
  The DLR-DAAD scholarships are awarded with the principle 'first come first serve', therefore fellowship offers may sometimes be allocated to other applicants while your application is still processed.
  
  

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