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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Germany Today Information Tour

Information page for the DAAD 'Germany Today' information tour, a program for North American higher education administrators to explore the German academic and research landscape.

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Deadline

2026-03-27

Award amount

DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany, including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals.

Eligibility

Senior administrators at leading universities in the U.S. and Canada (e.g., provosts, deans, vice-presidents, heads of international offices).; Policy makers from federal and state/provincial governments or associations.; Experts in higher education and related research topics.; Must hold U.S./Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.; Demonstrated interest in Germany and transatlantic cooperation.; Should not have recently participated in another information trip to Germany.

Requirements

Relevant professional position in higher education or policy.; Commitment to the full duration of the tour (June 21–26, 2026).

Application materials

Application form (downloadable PDF); Call for Applications document (downloadable PDF); Application should be submitted as one PDF document

How to apply

Contact Uta Gaedeke at DAAD’s New York Office at gaedeke@daad.de for further information.; Submit application materials by the deadline of March 27, 2026.

Important dates

Application deadline: March 27, 2026; Program start: June 21, 2026; Program end: June 26, 2026

Documents

Call For Applications 2026 [PDF]; Germany Today - Application Form 2026 [PDF]

Contact

Uta Gaedeke, DAAD New York Office, gaedeke@daad.de; DAAD Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, +1 (212) 758-3223, daad.newyork@daad.de

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