DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; Application Deadlines: May 1 and November 1; Decisions announced approximately eight weeks after each deadline
Award amount$2,000 to $3,000; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
Study Scholarship And Research Grants
Frequently asked questions about DAAD scholarships and application processes, covering eligibility, requirements, terms of award, and application procedures.
Applicants should be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.; Foreign nationals living in the USA or Canada by the application deadline are eligible.; Applicants for Research Grants must have gained their last degree in the US or Canada.; Applicants for Study Scholarship must be studying or living in the US/Canada at the application deadline.
Requirements
German language ability is not a requirement but students should demonstrate skills commensurate with study/research needs.; Study scholarships are not available for study periods shorter than ten months.; Reference forms are recommended, with one signed form from a university professor in the major field.; Submit all post-secondary transcripts from ALL university studies.
Application materials
Reference forms may be uploaded directly to the application portal or sent by post.; Project description length varies by scholarship; refer to Applicant Checklist or daad.de guidelines.; Letters from employers or non-academic persons are accepted if professor letters are impossible.
How to apply
Application is submitted online through the DAAD portal.; Reference forms can be uploaded by the applicant or sent directly to the DAAD New York office.; Visual/performing arts applicants have separate guidelines.; Applicants can apply directly to the DAAD New York office if they miss their university's deadline.
Contact
871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017; +1 (212) 758-3223; daad.newyork@daad.de; DAAD Information Center San Francisco; DAAD Information Centre Toronto
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