Scholarship Database

6 Scholarship 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:

  17.08.2026
  August 17, 2026
  Selection decision in November 2026 for the start of funding from February 2027
  
  16.11.2026
  November 16, 2026
  Selection decision in March 2027 for the start of funding from June 2027
  
  

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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

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  Application deadline:

  17.08.2026
  Selection decision in November 2026 for the start of funding from February 2027
  
  16.11.2026
  Selection decision in March 2027 for the start of funding from June 2027
  
  

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• Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

  DAAD scholarships for former scholarship holders wishing to carry out research or work projects and maintain their academic contacts in Germany.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Graduates
  • Faculty

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  Application deadline:

  17.08.2026
  Selection decision in November 2026 for the start of funding from February 2027
  
  16.11.2026
  Selection decision in March 2027 for the start of funding from June 2027
  
  

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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:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Graduates
  • 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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• Joint Rustaveli-DAAD-fellowship programme

  These scholarships offer doctoral students and young researchers from Georgia the opportunity to carry out research in Germany. The scholarships also encourage students to network with German colleagues.

  Status:

  • Postdoctoral researchers
  • Doctoral candidates/PhD students

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  Application deadline:

  15.04.2026
  The selection is expected to take place in May 2026.
  
  

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