DAAD Research Grants support doctoral students and postdocs conducting research in Germany. The current official call lists 24 September 2026 for selection in February 2027 and a start from May 2027, with a second 17 March 2027 route for later starts.Official programme page
DAAD Research Grants in Germany — 2027 route
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD Research Grants support doctoral students and postdocs conducting research in Germany. The current official call lists 24 September 2026 for selection in February 2027 and a start from May 2027, with a second 17 March 2027 route for later starts.
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