Objective
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.
Who can apply?
Very well-qualified doctoral candidates and postdocs who completed their doctoral degree no longer than 12 years before this call for applications.
What can be funded?
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
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
Duration of the funding
- Young researchers 2-6 months
- Doctoral candidates 3 months or 6 months (for binational doctoral degrees)
- The grant is non-renewable
- The fellowship grant cannot start earlier than June 2026. The grant ends with November 2026 at the latest.
Value
Young researchers:
Doctoral candidates:
- Monthly scholarship payment of 2,150.- euros
- Contribution towards travel expenses
Doctoral candidates:
- Monthly scholarship payment of 1,400.- euros
- Contributions towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
- Contribution towards travel expenses
Selection
An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.
The most important selection criteria are:
The most important selection criteria are:
- a convincing and well-planned research or doctoral project
- academic achievements
- adequate language skills
Further information
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.
What requirements must be met?
Applicants must work at a university or institute of higher education (Post-Docs) or be affiliated to a university or institute of higher education (doctoral candidates) in their home country.
The research project must be coordinated with an academic host institute in Germany. A workplace must be provided.
Research assistants should have completed their doctoral degree no longer than 12 years previously.
The research project must be coordinated with an academic host institute in Germany. A workplace must be provided.
Research assistants should have completed their doctoral degree no longer than 12 years previously.
Language skills
The applicants are expected to have good German and/or English skills to be able to communicate at their host university.
Application deadline
15.04.2026
The selection is expected to take place in May 2026.
The selection is expected to take place in May 2026.
Application documents
Documents to be uploaded to the DAAD portal
Concurrently applications documents have to be submitted at the SRNSFG
- Online application form
- Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max. 3 pages)
- List of academic publications (max. 3 pages)
- Comprehensive statement about research project (max. 4 pages) – if your doctoral project is being supervised binationally, signatures of both German and Georgian supervisor
- Time schedule and itinerary (host institutes / academic hosts) of the planned research stay – if your doctoral project is being supervised binationally, signatures of both German and Georgian supervisor
- Letter from host confirming academic cooperation, which refers to the applicant's proposal and guarantees that a workplace will be provided
- Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety-relevant and ethical aspects of the research project. Please upload the document in addition to the confirmation from the academic host in the portal under ‘acceptance of host institution‘.
- German or English translations of documents submitted in the national language
- Copy of last academic qualification; doctoral candidates should also submit confirmation of their doctoral degree
- All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of grading system
- Participation Form
- One recent letter of recommendation from a university teacher which provides information about your qualifications. Please regard the instructions given on the tab “Submitting an application“.
Concurrently applications documents have to be submitted at the SRNSFG
Information and advisory centres
DAAD Regional Office Tbilisi
T. Chovelidze Str. 4
0108 Tbilissi
Georgien
Tel: +995 (32) 29 20 926
Email: info.tbilissi@daad.de
Web: www.daad-georgia.org
T. Chovelidze Str. 4
0108 Tbilissi
Georgien
Tel: +995 (32) 29 20 926
Email: info.tbilissi@daad.de
Web: www.daad-georgia.org
General information on the application via DAAD portal
Applications for this scholarship programme are possible in the period June until the stated application deadline.
Click on 'Application portal' at the bottom of the page to go to the DAAD portal. There you will be provided with an online application form to enter your application data.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request recommendation form
You can generate the recommendation form in the DAAD Portal as a writable PDF under 'Request recommendation form'. It can only be generated during the application period. Please send it to your university teacher and ask him or her to complete the form in full. When you have received it back, upload it in the portal under 'Letter of Recommendation'.
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact portal@daad.de via e-mail or use the contact form on the technical portal hotline.
You can also call the technical portal hotline on weekdays from 9-12 and 14-16 (CET/CEST) on +49-228-882- 8888.
Please consider possible processing times of your request when you are planning your application.
Click on 'Application portal' at the bottom of the page to go to the DAAD portal. There you will be provided with an online application form to enter your application data.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request recommendation form
You can generate the recommendation form in the DAAD Portal as a writable PDF under 'Request recommendation form'. It can only be generated during the application period. Please send it to your university teacher and ask him or her to complete the form in full. When you have received it back, upload it in the portal under 'Letter of Recommendation'.
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
- Prepare application documents
- If necessary, translate documents (unless they are already in German or English).
- Scan paper documents and save in PDF format. You can only upload PDF files to the portal.
- Fill out the application form and upload the application documents to the portal in PDF format. Translations, if applicable, should be uploaded together with the document issued in the original language.
- Submit the application online.
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact portal@daad.de via e-mail or use the contact form on the technical portal hotline.
You can also call the technical portal hotline on weekdays from 9-12 and 14-16 (CET/CEST) on +49-228-882- 8888.
Please consider possible processing times of your request when you are planning your application.
