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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Visiting Professorship - DAAD

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

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Award amount

Paid by host institution according to standard salary rates for civil servants and university faculty in Germany

Eligibility

Highly qualified scholars in all disciplines; Must hold a doctorate or other terminal degree; Must have an affiliation with a higher education institution; Exceptionally talented experts in their field who are not full-time educators will also be considered

Requirements

Secure an invitation from a German host institution prior to application; Teach courses integrated into the regular curriculum

Application materials

CV; Input on courses to be taught

How to apply

German host institution files the application; Candidate supplies CV and course input to the host institution; Full application guidelines available on the daad.de website

Important dates

Funding available for periods of three months to two years

Contact

Sameera Grötsch (groetsch@daad.de); DAAD Regional Office New York (daad.newyork@daad.de)

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