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
FAQ
DAAD Study Scholarship And Research Grants
Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, application processes, and terms for DAAD study scholarships and research grants for applicants in North America.
Citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.; Foreign nationals living in the US or Canada at the time of application.; Research grant applicants must have gained their last degree in the US or Canada (or will before the scholarship starts) and currently live there.; Study scholarship applicants must be studying or living in the US/Canada at the time of application.
Requirements
German language ability commensurate with study and research needs.; Applicants do not need to be admitted to a German university at the time of application.; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.; One signed reference form from a university professor in the major field.
Application materials
Online application via DAAD portal; Reference form; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
How to apply
Submit application online through the DAAD portal.; Upload reference forms directly to the portal or send by post to the DAAD New York office.; Applicants at partner universities may apply directly to the DAAD New York office.
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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