Scholarship Database

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.

5 Funding 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
    Subject:
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    Application deadline:
    April 30th, 2026

    Selection date summer 2026

    Start of funding from October 2026

    October 31st, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    Start of funding from June 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
    Subject:
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    Application deadline:
    October 15th, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    Funding period between May 1st and September 30th, 2026

    May 15th, 2026

    Selection date summer 2026

    Funding period between October 1st, 2026 and January 31st, 2027



    Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/
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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
    Subject:
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    Application deadline:
    October 15th, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    Funding period between May 1st and September 30th, 2026

    May 15th, 2026

    Selection date summer 2026

    Funding period between October 1st, 2026 and January 31st, 2027

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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
    Subject:
    See list
    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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  • ERA Green Hydrogen Fellowships for international Postdocs

    Research fellowships for international PostDocs in the field of Green Hydrogen

    Status:
    • Postdoctoral researchers
    Subject:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    Applications can be submitted anytime.

    The fellowship can be commenced at the beginning of each month.

    Please note that applications must be submitted at least 4 months before the planned starting date.



    Funding for the fellowship programme is available until the end of 2026.


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