PhD & Postdocs

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DAAD awards Research Grants to highly-qualified candidates in all fields who are pursuing their PhD. In some cases, recent postdocs may be eligible to apply as well.

Research Grants DAAD & Partners

DAAD and a number of other players on the German research landscape offer a number of different grant opportunities to support research in a variety of fields. Take a look at the offers below to find just the right fit for you.

Internships

You can gain practical research or work experience by doing an internship in Germany. From research in academia to internships at German companies - the choice is yours.

Learn German

Learning German can open doors for your academic studies and career. DAAD's University Summer Course Grant supports German language learners at any stage of their academic career participate in a 3-4 week summer course offered by a German university.

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Program for Alumni

DAAD offers former long-term scholarship holders the opportunity to carry out research and working projects in Germany and to maintain contacts established there.

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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