DAAD Research Grant

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

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DeadlineJuly 15 th

Award amountTravel subsidies; Allowances for luggage and health insurance; Honoraria of up to USD 500 for keynote speakers; Salary paid by host institution according to standard civil servant/faculty rates; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany, including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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DAAD Visiting Professorship

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

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Award amount

Salary paid by host institution according to standard civil servant/faculty rates

Eligibility

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

Requirements

Secure an invitation from a German host institution prior to application; Teach courses integrated into the regular curriculum; Courses may be taught in English, French, or German

Application materials

CV; Course descriptions

How to apply

The German host institution files the application; Candidates must supply CV and course input to the host institution; Review full guidelines on the daad.de website

Important dates

Funding available for periods of three months to two years

Contact

Sameera Grötsch (groetsch@daad.de)

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