The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) Scholarship in Germany is the world’s largest funding organisation for international students from developing countries. This organisation was founded in the year 1925, and ever since then, it has funded around two million scholars in Germany and abroad.
Aiming to educate future leaders, provide access to some of the best study and research opportunities, and help developing countries establish practical university systems, DAAD offers a wide range of degree programmes taught specifically in English and German.
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DAAD Fellowship
DAAD Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each Fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit.
Under DAAD fellowships, there are three types of fellowships to which international students can apply to. The necessary details of these fellowships are given below:
Type A
- Target Group – Doctoral Students
- Fellowship Goal – Doctorate in Germany
- Funding Duration – 36 months
- Monthly Instalment – 1,760 Euros
- Possible Additional Payments – e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
Type B
- Target Group – Postdoctoral Students
- Fellowship Goal – Research in Germany
- Funding Duration – 6 to 24 months
- Monthly Instalment – 2,400 Euros
- Possible Additional Payments – none
Type C
- Target Group – Senior Scientists
- Fellowship Goal – Research in Germany
- Funding Duration – 1 to 3 months
- Monthly Instalment – 2,760 Euros
- Possible Additional Payments – none
Eligibility for DAAD Fellowship
At the time of their application, applicants for a DAAD Fellowship must:
- not be of German nationality
- be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer
- A: They have completed their studies or research with a university degree not more than six years ago.
B: They completed their studies with a doctorate/PhD/Candidate (Russia) not more than two years ago.
C: Applicants must be working in higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/Ph.D. Additional prerequisites may differ stated in the fellowship offers. - Have an excellent knowledge of English, knowledge of German is advantageous.
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Application Process for DAAD fellowship
The application procedure occurs online through the DAAD portal.
Type A & B:
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
- Online application form
- Cover page
- Statement of the reasons for applying for a particular fellowship: Appendix
- Complete curriculum vitae
- List of publications, if applicable
- Abstract of the final Master or PhD thesis (max. 3 pages)
- University degree certificate indicating final grade(s): You must subsequently submit the certificate before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application
- English language certificate
- German or English translation of documents submitted in the national language
- All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. Explanation of grading system.
Applicants don’t need to submit any confirmation of academic supervision.
Type C:
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
- Online application form
- Cover page
- Statement of the reasons for applying for a particular fellowship: Appendix
- Complete curriculum vitae
- List of publications
Application deadline
If an application deadline exists, it is mentioned in the current offers. The DAAD scholarships are awarded the principle, “first come, first serve”. Fellowship offers may sometimes be allocated to other applicants while your application is still processed.
To apply, please go to the DAAD scholarship database (www.funding-guide.de) and select the DAAD programme. From here, you can enter the portal by clicking the tab “Submitting an application”. Please be aware that only complete applications will be accepted. Applicants are responsible for their applications’ completeness.
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FAQs
We have answered some questions for your help.
Q1. How do I apply for the DAAD fellowship?
Ans. You have to apply online. To do this, you must register in the DAAD portal. First, in the scholarship database, select your chosen scholarship programme and then the tab “Apply”. Note that this tab is only shown during an ongoing application period.
Q2. How do I get a PhD DAAD fellowship?
Ans. This is how you can get a PhD DAAD fellowship:
- Identify a programme. Contact the selected university
- Check the application deadline for the programme chosen
- You can download application forms and other relevant material from the respective university website.
- Send the application packet.
- Get confirmation of admission.
We truly hope we were able to resolve any queries you might have had.
Good luck!