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.
A DAAD summer research-placement programme with more than 500 listed projects across 57 countries. The official 2027 portal lists applications from 15 October to 30 November 2026.
A DAAD route for at-risk students and doctoral candidates who are nominated by eligible institutions or organisations. For winter 2027/28, nominations close 15 September 2026 and the listed application window is 17 September to 15 October 2026.
