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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DAAD Language Evaluation Form

Official DAAD form for certifying German language competency for international scholarship applicants, including sections for applicant details and examiner assessment.

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Eligibility

International applicants applying for a DAAD scholarship in Germany

Requirements

Completion of applicant information section; Completion of language proficiency assessment by an examiner; Indication of previous German language instruction; Declaration of existing recognized language certificates (e.g., TestDaF, DSH, DSD, Goethe-Institut)

Application materials

Language Evaluation Form (Sprachnachweis)

How to apply

Download and print the form; Fill out the applicant section; Have a qualified examiner complete the language assessment section; Submit the completed form as part of the scholarship application package

Documents

Sprachnachweis_Formular_NEU.pdf

Contact

DAAD, Kennedyallee 50, D-53175 Bonn; Tel: (0228) 882-0; Fax: (0228) 882-444

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