DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle Program

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Deadline30.10.2026

Award amountMonthly payments: 1,400 euros

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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DAAD North America Application Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for North American applicants applying for DAAD Research Grants in Germany, detailing required documents and portal submission instructions.

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Eligibility

Applicants must be based in North America; Must register for the Online Portal via DAAD scholarship database

Requirements

Online application form; Full resume/curriculum vitae (max 3 pages); List of publications (max 5 pages, if applicable); Letter of motivation (1-2 pages); Detailed research proposal (max 5 pages); Schedule of planned research work

Application materials

Online application; Resume/CV; List of publications; Letter of motivation; Research proposal; Schedule of research

How to apply

Register for the Online Portal via the DAAD scholarship database; Upload all required documents to the DAAD portal; Ensure all documents meet the specific page limits provided in this checklist; Submit the application before the portal closes at midnight Central European Time on the deadline date

Important dates

Portal closes at midnight Central European Time (6 PM EST / 5 PM CST / 4 PM MTN / 3 PM PST) on the deadline date

Documents

DAAD German language evaluation form / Sprachnachweis

Contact

DAAD New York office (for physical submission of recommendation letters)

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