The primary aim of this programme is to promote the research projects within the context of the doctoral degrees and scientific programmes of young researchers.

Very well-qualified doctoral candidates and postdocs who completed their doctoral degree no longer than 12 years before this call for applications.

A research project at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany, which is being carried out in conjunction with an academic adviser in Germany or in Germany and Georgia.
2-6-month research visits
Short-term 3-month research scholarships for doctoral students
Short-term 6-month research scholarships for binationally supervised doctoral students

Young researchers:

• Monthly scholarship payment of 2,000.- euros
• Contribution towards travel expenses

Health insurance coverage is mandatory in Germany. You will be insured by the DAAD. The costs will be deducted from the scholarship payment.

Doctoral candidates:

• Monthly scholarship payment of 1,200.- euros
• Contributions towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Contribution towards travel expenses

An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.
The most important selection criteria are:

• a convincing and well-planned research or doctoral project
• academic achievements
• adequate language skills

Additional documents that prove academic suitability or provide information about extracurricular activities will also be considered in the assessment.

This scholarship programme includes a conference for the scholarship holders. The short-term research scholarships for binationally supervised doctoral candidates also cover travel expenses for the Georgian and German supervisors.