DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - German Studies Research Grant

Information page for the DAAD Visiting Professorship program, which supports North American educators teaching at German universities.

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DeadlineMarch 27 th, 2026; Funding available for periods of three months to two years

Award amount$2,000 to $3,000; Travel subsidies provided; Honoraria of up to USD 500 for keynote speakers; Full or partial scholarship available for program components; Additional allowances for luggage and health insurance available; Participants must cover their own spending money for summer courses; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals); DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany, including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Checklist for Study Abroad

A guide provided by DAAD for students planning a study abroad experience in Germany, including planning steps, credit considerations, and funding advice.

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Eligibility

Undergraduate students; Master's students; Students of German with at least two years of university-level instruction (for Summer Course Grant); Undergraduate students in Natural Sciences or Engineering (for RISE internship)

Requirements

Consult with home university International or Study Abroad office; Verify course credit transferability; Check application deadlines at home university

How to apply

Contact university International or Study Abroad office for exchange opportunities; Apply directly to a German university if no exchange program fits; Visit the DAAD Find Funding page for specific scholarship and grant applications

Contact

DAAD Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: +1 (212) 758-3223, E-mail: daad.newyork@daad.de

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