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DAAD Research Grants in Germany (doctoral and postdoc research stays)

Verified·Official source checked·Last verified: 12 September 2026
DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: 24 September 2026, 00:00

DAAD's core short-term research grant: €1,400/month for 2–12 month doctoral or 2–6 month postdoc stays at German institutions, insurance, travel and €460 research allowance.

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Sept 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPhD, Postdoctoral
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Valuemonthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros; payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover; travel allowance (an application is required, if the funding period exceeds 6 months); for a funding period of more than six months: research allowance of 460 euros.
Durationdoctoral students: 2 to 12 months; postdocs: 2 to 6 months
Application Deadline24 Sept 2026Reopens ~Sept 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Airfare
Research Allowance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Applicants doing their doctorate at a university or research institution outside Germany, or postdocs up to 4 years after completing the doctorate, for a research stay in Germany; not open to those doing their entire doctorate at a German university; not resident in Germany longer than 15 months at the deadline.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Online application via the DAAD portal incl. research proposal, work schedule, letter of supervision

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 12 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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