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Research Grants

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DAAD offers a variety of research grants for students and researchers at universities in the United States and Canada. Click the links below to learn more.
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Research in Germany

Research Grants

DAAD research grants offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to pursue short- or long-term research projects in Germany.

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Doctoral Degree Programs

Cotutelle Doctoral Programs

The Cotutelle Doctoral Programs in Germany research grant offers funding for students to pursue bi-national doctoral degree programs.

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Focus on German Studies

German Studies Research Grant

This specialized DAAD program offers German Studies Research Grants to highly-qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in Germany.

Eligibility

International Students and Scholars

DAAD program offerings in North America are typically open full-time students and faculty at North American universities. In most cases, international students and scholars at North American universities are eligible for our programs if they if they meet certain requirements. Learn more here about your eligibility as an international student.

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