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.

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We took greatest possible care in compiling the information on funding offered by other organisations. Nevertheless, the DAAD cannot guarantee that the information is accurate or complete. Please contact the person named in the programme description prior to your application to find out about the specifics of the programme and current terms and conditions.

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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
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Application deadline:

24.09.2025
Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from May 2026.

17.03.2026
Selection presumably in July 2026, start of scholarship from September 2026.
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Doctoral Programmes in Germany

DAAD grants for young scientists and academics wishing to improve their academic qualifications with a doctoral degree in Germany.
Status:
- Graduates
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

24.09.2025
Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from October 2026 (previous language course normally starting in June).
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Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle

DAAD grants for doctoral candidates and young scientists and academics whose doctoral degrees are supervised both by a university teacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany
Status:
- Graduates
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

24.09.2025
Selection presumably in February 2026, start of scholarship from October 2026 (previous language course normally starting in June).
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University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

DAAD scholarships for students taking Bachelor's and Master's degree courses in all subjects wishing to improve their German proficiency and cultural knowledge of the country.
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- Undergraduates
- Graduates
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Application deadline:

30 October of each year, 23:59 (Central European Time).
Applications are possible from 01 September each year
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Study Scholarships - Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture

DAAD scholarships allowing students to continue their academic training with a postgraduate or continuing course of study in Germany
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- Graduates
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Application deadline:

24.09.2025
Selection in January 2026 for funding starting from September 2026
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