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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.

14 Scholarship Options for your selection

  • Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

    DAAD scholarships for graduates with a first academic degree wishing to continue their academic training in Germany with a postgraduate course of study.

    Status:
    • Graduates
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    17.11.2025
    Selection date in March-April 2026. Start of the funding from October 2026

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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
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    18 August 2025
    Selection decision in November 2025 for the start of funding from February 2026

    17 November 2025
    Selection decision in March 2026 for the start of funding from June 2026

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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:
    17.11.2025
    Scholarship holders with a term of 7 months or more will start their scholarship on 01 October 2026 at the earliest.
    A decision by the selection committee can be expected from 01 April 2026 at the earliest.

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  • Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP)

    DAAD grants for recent graduates who want to pursue their PhD in a structured graduate school in Germany.

    Status:
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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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:
    18.08.2025
    Selection decision in November 2025 for the start of funding from February 2026

    17.11.2025
    Selection decision in March 2026 for the start of funding from June 2026

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