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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.

86 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:
    31.07.2025
    Selection date in November 2025 for funding starting from February 2026

    17.11.2025
    Selection date in March 2026 for funding starting from June 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
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Selection date in March 2026 for funding from October 2026

    17.11.2025

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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
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Selection date in March 2026 for funding from October 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 area:
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    Application deadline:
    31.07.2025
    Selection date in November 2025 for the funding from February 2026

    17.11.2025
    Selection date in March 2026 for the funding from June 2026

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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.

    Status:
    • Undergraduates
    • Graduates
    Subject area:
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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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