Research Grants are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a Master's degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research, or those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs), or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany.

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Research Project or Doctoral Degree

Long-Term Research Grants

A long-term research grant can offer you the chance to pursue a 7-10 month research project in Germany, or even a full doctoral degree program through either our Research Grants for Doctoral or Cotutelle Doctoral Programs in Germany.

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Short-Term Projects

Short-Term Research Grants

If you are looking for a short-term opportunity to pursue a research project in Germany, take a look at our short-term research grants. They are awarded for stays from 1-6 months and applications take place twice per year, in November and May.

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Focus German Studies

German Studies Research Grant

This specialized DAAD program offers German Studies Research Grants to highly-qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in Germany.

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