Deutsches Zentrum fur Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) / DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - Postdoctoral Fellowships in Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research
DLR-DAAD Fellowship for a Postdoctoral position in atmospheric physics focusing on Lidar systems for wind and aerosol research.
Award amountType A: 992 Euros/month; Type B: 1,760 Euros/month; Type C: 2,400 Euros/month; Type D: 2,760 Euros/month; Type E: 1,760 Euros (Ph D) or 2,400 Euros (Postdoc)/month; Type E: 1,760 Euros/month (Ph D level) or 2,400 Euros/month (Postdoc level); Flat-rate travel allowance; 2,150 euros monthly for professors
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
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Important Information for DAAD Scholarship Applicants
A comprehensive guide for prospective DAAD scholarship applicants covering general eligibility requirements, language proficiency, application procedures, and project planning.
No fixed age limit, though some programs have specific requirements based on time since last degree.; Applicants may apply in their final year of study if they meet academic requirements by the start of the funding period.; Applicants already in Germany are eligible if they have been there for a maximum of 15 months by the application deadline.; Applicants must generally apply from their country of origin or current country of residence (with specific residency duration requirements).; Dual nationals must apply from their country of origin.; Full-time study with compulsory attendance is required; distance, online, or part-time programs are not eligible.
Requirements
Proof of language proficiency in the language of instruction (German/English) is required at the time of application.; Specific language requirements vary by program and are detailed in individual Calls for Applications.; Applicants must reside in Germany during the funded study or research project.
Application materials
Supporting documents for delays in studies (e.g., medical certificates, proof of childcare).; Language proficiency certificates (e.g., DSH, TestDaF, TOEFL, IELTS) as required by the host university.
How to apply
Consult the specific Call for Applications in the DAAD funding database for program-specific requirements.; Indicate any circumstances causing study delays in the 'Other comments / Information' field of the application form.; Contact the host university early to confirm specific language and admission requirements.
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