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Looking for ways to make your research or study stay in Germany possible? The DAAD scholarship database for undergraduates, graduate students, PhD candidates, postdocs, and faculty offers a wide range of scholarships and additional information to help make your plans in Germany a reality.

Scholarship Database

Find funding

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 organizations.

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Undergraduate Opportunities

Funding for Undergrads

Whether you are thinking about a three-week summer course or a full academic year at a German university, DAAD offers a variety of scholarships for undergraduates to study and research in Germany.

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Graduate Opportunities

Funding for Graduate Studies

DAAD offers funding for a variety of study plans on the graduate level, from short study stays to scholarships for full degrees.

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PhD & Postdocs

Funding Young Academics

Are you interested in conducting research in Germany or pursuing a research career in Germany? Choose from a wide range of funding opportunities to support your research plans.

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Faculty

Funding for Faculty

Come to Germany for a short-term research stay or a long-term research position in a university, research institute or industry. International researchers and faculty can pursue research and work in a state-of-the-art working environment as part of an international team.

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Project Funding

Project Funding

DAAD supports international partnerships through several funding grants aimed at fostering higher education institutional collaboration. Funding is available to German universities for both existing partnerships as well as for supporting new research projects with North American partners.

Award Recipients

Scholarship Winners

Our award recipients have distinguished themselves academically and personally and are listed here. They also include our gifted musical scholarship holders who perform at our annual Sound Understanding concert.

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FAQ

Questions?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions Section to assist with any questions on putting together a scholarship or grant application, as well as information on Germany as place for study and research.

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International Students and Scholars

Eligibility

The programs found on www.daad.org and www.daad-canada.ca serve the academic communities in the US and Canada. In most cases international students and scholars at North American universities are eligible for DAAD programs if they meet certain requirements. Learn more here about your eligibility as an international student.

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