Deadline: 17 March 2026
The DAAD Research Grants 2026–2027 offer fully funded research opportunities in Germany for international and German scholars. Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), this prestigious program supports PhD candidates and early-career postdoctoral researchers across all academic disciplines.
The grant enables researchers to conduct innovative projects at leading German universities and research institutes while benefiting from generous financial support and global academic exposure.
Eligibility Criteria
- PhD candidates: Must have started their doctoral studies no more than three years before the application deadline.
- Postdoctoral researchers: Doctorate must have been completed within the last four years.
- Applicants in dentistry, veterinary medicine, and human medicine are subject to additional regulations.
- Must not have resided in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application.
- Open to all nationalities.
Program Details
- Host Country: Germany
- Sponsor: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Study Level: Postgraduate / PhD / Postdoctoral
- Funding Type: Fully Funded
Scholarship Benefits
- €1,400 monthly stipend
- Travel allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Research allowance (€460 for research-related travel)
- Possible family allowance and rent subsidy (for grants longer than six months)
Deadline
17 March 2026
This program provides an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers to advance their academic careers in Germany’s world-class research environment.
