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 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
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    31.08.2026
    Selection in February 2027
    Start of funding in May 2027

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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 area:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    31.08.2026
    Selection in February 2027
    Start of funding in May 2027

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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 area:
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    Application deadline:
    31.08.2026
    Selection in February 2027
    Start of funding in May 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:
    • Postdoctoral researchers
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
    • Faculty
    Subject area:
    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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  • TheMuseumsLab

    TheMuseumsLab is a joint learning and exchange programme for African and European museum professionals, consisting of three seminar modules and short residencies. The programme is taking place online and onsite in Europe and Africa.

    Status:
    • Undergraduates
    • Postdoctoral researchers
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
    • Faculty
    Subject area:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    Applications can be submitted between 21 October and 3 December 2025 (23:59 CET).

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