Scholarship Database

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

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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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• 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

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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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• 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

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  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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• Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS / AST): Re-invitation Programme for former scholarship-holders

  DAAD scholarships for former scholarship holders of the “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)”

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Graduates
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  March 31st for stays between July and December. September 29th for stays between January and June.
  
  

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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

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  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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