Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, application processes, and terms of award for DAAD study and research grants for North American applicants.
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.; Foreign nationals living in the US or Canada at the time of application deadline.; Research grant applicants must have gained their last degree in the US/Canada or be gaining it before the scholarship starts.; Study scholarship applicants must be studying or living in the US/Canada at the time of application.
Requirements
Language skills commensurate with study and research needs (German language ability is not a strict requirement).; Must submit all post-secondary transcripts.; Reference from a university professor in the major field.; Proof of admission to a German university is not required at the time of application.
Application materials
Online application via DAAD portal.; Signed reference form from a university professor.; Project description.; All post-secondary transcripts.
How to apply
Submit application online through the DAAD portal.; Upload reference forms directly to the portal or send by post to the DAAD New York office.; Applicants may apply directly to the DAAD New York office without university endorsement.
Contact
DAAD New York Office, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017; Telephone: +1 (212) 758-3223; E-mail: daad.newyork@daad.de
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