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
Eligibility
International Students and Scholars Eligibility
General eligibility guidelines for international students and scholars at North American universities applying for DAAD programs.
International students and scholars at North American universities are generally eligible if they meet specific program requirements.; German citizens educated in Germany must have lived in Canada or the US for at least six consecutive years and prove their 'Lebensmittelpunkt' is in North America.; Dual nationals (Canada/US + Germany) who completed most of their education in the US or Canada and graduated with a US/Canadian high school diploma are eligible.; Applicants must intend to return to North America at the conclusion of their grant period.
Requirements
Must be affiliated with a North American university.; German citizens must provide assurance of return to North America after the grant period.
How to apply
If the DAAD office serving your current country of study cannot accommodate your interest, email the office to inquire about eligibility.
Contact
DAAD 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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