Information and application guidelines for the DAAD/AGI Research Fellowship, supporting scholars researching German-American relations at the American Institute for Contemporary German Studies.
German nationals who are doctoral candidates or have earned a doctorate; Non-German nationals who are doctoral candidates or have earned a doctorate and are permanently living in Germany; German and foreign doctoral candidates and PhD researchers at DAAD Centers for German and European Studies; Must be active at an academic institution, think tank, or public policy/research organization; Must not have received DAAD support within three years of the fellowship start date (excluding DAAD Center affiliates)
Requirements
Proficiency in English; Must be eligible for a J-1 visa; Research topic must relate to AGI's focus areas: Foreign and Security Policy; Society, Culture & Politics; or Geoeconomics
Application materials
Brief cover letter; Curriculum vitae with publication list; Project proposal (5-7 pages); Two recent letters of reference (required for PhD students and recent PhDs)
How to apply
Submit all materials in English as one combined PDF file via email to Susanne Dieper at sdieper@aicgs.org
Important dates
August 1, 2026: Application deadline for calendar year 2027
Contact
Susanne Dieper, Director of Programs and Grants, sdieper@aicgs.org
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