Scholarship Database

5 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:

  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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• 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:

  01.10.2026
  Selection takes place in February 2027
  Start of the funding from April 2027
  
  23.02.2027
  Date of Selection in June/July 2027
  Funding starting from October 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:

  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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• 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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• 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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