DAAD Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines

Information on the DAAD Visiting Professorship program, which supports North American educators teaching at German universities.

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DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; November 30, 2025 – RISE Professional; October 31, 2025 – Research Grants in Germany; October 30, 2025 – University Summer Course Grant; Funding available for periods of three months to two years

Award amountTravel subsidies based on region; Honoraria of up to USD 500 for keynote speakers; Additional allowances for luggage and health insurance; Non-scholarship participants must cover all program fees; Full or partial scholarship available for program components; Participants must cover their own spending money for summer courses; DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany, including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals; Paid by host institution according to standard salary rates for civ

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Germany Today Information Tour 2026

An information tour for North American higher education representatives to explore Germany's higher education and research landscape.

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Deadline

2026-03-27

Award amount

DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany, including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals.

Eligibility

Senior administrators at leading universities in the U.S. and Canada (provosts, deans, vice-presidents, heads of international offices); Policy makers from federal and state/provincial governments or associations; Experts in higher education and related research topics; Must hold U.S./Canadian citizenship or permanent residency; Demonstrated interest in Germany and transatlantic cooperation; Should not have recently participated in another information trip to Germany

Requirements

Relevant professional position; Interest in transatlantic academic exchange

Application materials

Application form; Full program description; PDF document

How to apply

Download the application form and program description from the page; Submit application as one PDF document by March 27, 2026; Contact Uta Gaedeke at gaedeke@daad.de for further information

Important dates

Application deadline: March 27, 2026; Program start: June 21, 2026; Program end: June 26, 2026

Documents

Call For Applications 2026 [PDF]; Germany Today - Application Form 2026 [PDF]

Contact

Uta Gaedeke, DAAD New York Office, gaedeke@daad.de

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