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Research grant · 2027 funding cycle

DAAD Research Grants in Germany – United States Applicant Route

German Academic Exchange Service

The DAAD United States applicant route funds eligible doctoral researchers and recent postdoctoral researchers undertaking a defined research project in Germany beginning in 2027.

Destination
Germany
Study level
Doctoral, Postdoctoral
Deadline
Oct 30, 2026
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Funding package

Recorded funding details

Insurance and travel support under the programme rules.
Monthly research-grant payment.
Research stay of the approved duration in Germany.

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  • Accommodation

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • 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.
  • Applicants must meet the academic and subject requirements of DAAD Research Grants in Germany – United States Applicant Route.
  • Applicants must hold the academic qualification required by the selected DAAD programme.
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  • Not assessed by this check: Applicants must meet the language requirements of the selected study or research programme.
  • Not assessed by this check: Applicants must meet the academic and subject requirements of DAAD Research Grants in Germany – United States Applicant Route.
  • Not assessed by this check: Applicants must hold the academic qualification required by the selected DAAD programme.

The provider makes the final eligibility and selection decision. Verify all requirements on the official source before applying.

Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

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

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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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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