Scholarship Database

7 Funding Options for your selection

• 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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• 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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• 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.

  Status:

  • 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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• DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme

  This programme is implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space.

  Status:

  • Graduates
  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  If an application deadline exists, it is mentioned in the current offers .
  The DLR-DAAD scholarships are awarded with the principle 'first come first serve', therefore fellowship offers may sometimes be allocated to other applicants while your application is still processed.
  
  

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• German Studies Research Grant

  Grants that offer qualified students from North America the opportunity to spend 1 to 2 months in Germany researching subjects relating to current or historical German affairs.

  Status:

  • Undergraduates
  • Graduates
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students

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