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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 organizations.

20 Funding 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:
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    Application deadline:
    October 31st, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    Start of the funding 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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  • 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:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    April 30th, 2026

    Selection date summer 2026

    Start of funding from October 2026

    October 31st, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    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
    Subject:
    See list
    Application deadline:
    October 31st, 2025

    Selection date spring 2026

    Start of funding October 2026

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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
    Subject:
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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:
    See list
    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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