Black Metropolis Research Consortium (BMRC) - Summer Short-term Fellowship

DAAD offers research grants for doctoral students and postdocs to conduct research projects in Germany. Funding covers monthly payments, insurance, and travel.

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DeadlineJuly 1, 2026; 2026: Fellowship program is paused; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Notification: Rolling basis, no later than August 1, 2026; Reimbursement issued: After program start, by August 2026; Application deadlines updated annually in the second quarter; Reimbursement: After program start, no later than August 2026; Passport procurement/renewal period: January 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026

Award amountTravel allowance; $5,000 for non-USA residents; 460 euros annual study allowance; Travel allowance (upon application); 992 euros monthly scholarship payments; $2,500 for Chicago-Metro area residents; 1,400 euros monthly scholarship payments; $4,000 for non-Chicago-Metro area residents

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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CLS Passport Assistance Guidelines

Guidelines for US passport procurement reimbursement for CLS finalists with exceptional financial need. Covers eligibility, application process, and reimbursement details.

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Deadline

July 1, 2026

Award amount

$165 reimbursement for US passport application fees

Eligibility

CLS finalists with exceptional financial need; Undergraduate students receiving Pell Grant for 2025-2026; Graduate students demonstrating financial need; Passports procured or renewed between January 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026

Requirements

Scan of issued passport showing date of issue; For undergraduates: Scan of Pell Grant eligibility award; For graduates: Statement of financial need (max 250 words); For graduates: Letter from financial aid office confirming need

Application materials

Scan of issued passport; Proof of Pell Grant eligibility (undergraduates); Statement of financial need (graduates); Letter from financial aid office (graduates)

How to apply

Email required documents to cls@americancouncils.org; Subject line: 'Last Name, Language, Passport Assistance'; Submit by July 1, 2026

Important dates

Passport procurement/renewal period: January 1, 2026 – June 1, 2026; Application deadline: July 1, 2026; Notification: By August 1, 2026; Reimbursement issued: After program start, by August 2026

Contact

cls@americancouncils.org

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