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 organisations.

45 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
    Subject area:
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    Application deadline:
    01.10.2026
    Selection takes place in February 2027
    Start of the funding from April 2027

    23.02.2027
    Selection takes place in June/July 2027
    Start of funding from October 2027

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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 area:
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    Application deadline:
    01.10.2026
    The selection takes place in May 2027
    Start of the funding from October 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
    Subject area:
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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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  • TheMuseumsLab

    TheMuseumsLab is a joint learning and exchange programme for African and European museum professionals, consisting of three seminar modules and short residencies. The programme is taking place online and onsite in Europe and Africa.

    Status:
    • Undergraduates
    • Postdoctoral researchers
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
    • Faculty
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    Application deadline:
    Applications can be submitted between 21 October and 3 December 2025 (23:59 CET).

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  • Baden-Württemberg Stiftung: The Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for Students

    The Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM for Students is a programme established by the Baden-Württemberg Stiftung . You can apply if you are a highly qualified undergraduate, graduate or doctoral student you study at

    Status:
    • Undergraduates
    • Graduates
    • Doctoral candidates/PhD students
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