Doctoral students at a university outside Germany (start of doctorate within last 3 years); Postdocs who completed doctorate within last 4 years; US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents; Foreign nationals living in the USA/Canada who gained their last degree there; Must not have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at application deadline
Requirements
Research project at a state or state-recognized university or research institute in Germany; Agreement with a scientific supervisor in Germany; DAAD Language Evaluation Form; Must not be doing entire doctorate at a German university
Application materials
Curriculum vitae (max 3 pages); List of publications (mandatory for postdocs, max 10 pages); Letter of motivation (1-2 pages); Research proposal (max 10 pages); Time schedule of research work; Proof of admission/enrolment for doctoral studies
How to apply
Register on the DAAD portal; Complete online application form; Upload all required documents to the 'Attachments' section of the portal; Submit by the application deadline
Important dates
2026-10-30: Application deadline for June 2027 start; 2027-04-30: Application deadline for October 2027 start
Documents
DAAD Certification of German Language Competency; DAAD-form letter of recommendation
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