DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office
DAAD Research Grants
The DAAD Research Grants is a partially-funded scholarship from DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office for PhD pursuing any field in Germany. Deadline: Applied for once a year; deadline announced annually (commonly mid-year). Portal closes 24:00 CET/CEST.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- PhD
- Where
- Germany
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- EUR 1,400 per month plus EUR 460 annual research allowance, insurance, travel and possible extra allowances
- Deadline
- Applied for once a year; deadline announced annually (commonly mid-year). Portal closes 24:00 CET/CEST
- Host countries
- Germany
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
International graduates from most countries (check the entry for your country) Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements The grant is for international graduates, with specific conditions and deadlines that depend on your country of residence. You should also not have lived in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Monthly stipend of EUR 1,400 for doctoral candidates
- Annual research allowance of EUR 460
- Health, accident and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance, paid on application
- Possible rent subsidy and allowances for accompanying family
- German language course support and reimbursement of the TestDaF or DSH exam
- Disability or chronic-illness subsidy, assessed case by case
Important Dates & Deadlines
Applied for once a year; deadline announced annually (commonly mid-year). Portal closes 24:00 CET/CEST
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.