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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DAAD Research Grants in Germany

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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Deadline

30.10.2026 / 30.04.2027

Award amount

1,400 euros monthly scholarship payments

Eligibility

Doctoral students or postdocs (up to 4 years after doctorate); Cannot be doing entire doctorate at a German university; US or Canadian citizens or permanent residents; Foreign nationals living in USA/Canada with degree from US/Canada; Must not have resided in Germany for over 15 months at deadline

Requirements

Doctorate started within 3 years of deadline (doctoral students); Doctorate completed within 4 years of deadline (postdocs); German language skills may be required, depending on project; DAAD Language Evaluation Form; Confirmation from academic host in Germany

Application materials

Full curriculum vitae (max. 3 pages); List of published publications (max. 10 pages, mandatory for postdocs); Letter of motivation (1-2 pages); Research proposal (max. 10 pages); Time schedule of planned research work

How to apply

Complete online application in the DAAD portal; Upload all required documents to the DAAD portal; Application portal opens approx. 6 weeks before deadline; Application is only valid if all documents are submitted by the deadline; DAAD portal closes at 24:00 CET/CEST on the deadline

Important dates

Application deadline: 30.10.2026 (Selection Spring 2027, Start funding from June 1st, 2027); Application deadline: 30.04.2027 (Selection Summer 2027, Start funding from October 1st, 2027); Funding must begin in 2027

Documents

Proof of admission to doctoral studies/enrolment (doctoral students); Confirmation from academic host in Germany; Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety/ethics; University degree certificates (with final grades); Transcripts of Records

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