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Research grant · 2027 funding cycle

DAAD Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany

German Academic Exchange Service

DAAD Research Grants for Doctoral Programmes in Germany support eligible doctoral researchers completing a doctorate at a German university or recognised research institution.

GermanyOct 21, 2026Last source check Jul 29, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Monthly doctoral scholarship payment at the published rate.
Annual research allowance and possible family or language support.
Insurance and travel allowance.

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Applicants must meet the academic and subject requirements of DAAD Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany.
  • Applicants must hold the academic qualification required by the selected DAAD programme.
  • Applicants must demonstrate strong academic achievement and a convincing study or research plan.
  • Applicants must meet the language requirements of the selected study or research programme.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. Language proficiency evidence
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Programme-specific references or host confirmation
  4. Academic degree certificates and transcripts
  5. Motivation letter or research proposal

Application steps

  1. Open the official DAAD scholarship entry and confirm the applicant-country route and deadline.

  2. Prepare the academic, language, motivation, and programme-specific documents.

  3. Submit the application through the DAAD portal or the route specified in the official programme entry.

  4. Complete any university admission application required separately by the host institution.

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  1. Open the official DAAD scholarship entry and confirm the applicant-country route and deadline.
  2. Prepare the academic, language, motivation, and programme-specific documents.
  3. Submit the application through the DAAD portal or the route specified in the official programme entry.
  4. Complete any university admission application required separately by the host institution.

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