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 organizations.

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The information on types of funding offered by other organizations has been compiled by DAAD with the greatest possible care. Nevertheless, DAAD cannot guarantee that the information is complete. Please contact the person named in the program description to inquire about the current terms and conditions and about what the program offers before you submit your application.

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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
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Application deadline:

30.10.2026
Selection date spring 2027
Start of the funding October 2027

Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/
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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
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Application deadline:

October 31st, 2025
Selection date spring 2026
Start of funding from June 2026

Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/

April 30th, 2026
Selection date summer 2026
Start of funding from October 2026

Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/
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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
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- Graduates
- Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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Application deadline:

30.10.2026
Selection date spring 2027
Start of funding October 2027

Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/
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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.
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- Postdoctoral researchers
- Graduates
- Faculty
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Application deadline:

October 15th, 2025
Selection date spring 2026
Funding period between May 1st and September 30th, 2026

May 15th, 2026
Selection date summer 2026
Funding period between October 1st, 2026 and January 31st, 2027

Please click the following link for important country-specific application information: https://www.daad.org/en/find-funding/country-specific-information-for-us-applicants/
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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.
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- Undergraduates
- Graduates
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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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