Graduate Study Scholarship Master Studies in Germany

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Deadline30. 10. 2026

Award amount$5,000; Travel subsidies depend on travel region; Additional allowances for luggage and health insurance can be made; Visiting Professors are paid by the host institution according to standard salary rates; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

Application

Visiting Professorship

Program to host North American scholars for guest lectureships at German universities. Funding available for three months to two years.

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Award amount

Visiting Professors are paid by the host institution according to standard salary rates.

Eligibility

Highly qualified scholars in all disciplines who 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

Candidates must secure an invitation from a German host institution prior to application.; Must teach courses integrated into the regular curriculum.

Application materials

CV; Input on the courses to be taught

How to apply

The German host institution files the application.; A full description and application guidelines are available on the daad.de website (in German).

Contact

Sameera Grötsch; DAAD USA Regional Office New York

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