DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; Scholarship usually begins on October 1, 2027; Funding start date: October 1, 2027 (or earlier for language courses); Program dates: June 21 – June 27, 2026
Award amount992 euros per month; Optional rent subsidy; Green Mobility Top Up; 992 Euro monthly stipend; Optional family allowance; 460 Euro annual study allowance; Travel subsidies based on region; 460 euros annual study allowance
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
FAQ
DAAD Study Scholarship And Research Grants
Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, application processes, and terms of award for DAAD scholarships for North American applicants.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada.; Foreign nationals living in the US or Canada at the time of application are eligible.; Research grant applicants must have gained their last degree in the US or Canada (or will gain it before the scholarship starts) and currently live in the US or Canada.; Study scholarship applicants must be studying or living in the US or Canada at the time of the application deadline.
Requirements
German language ability is not a strict requirement but should be commensurate with study/research needs.; Applicants do not need to be admitted to a German university at the time of application.; Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions must be submitted.; One signed reference form from a university professor in the major field is required.
Application materials
Online application via the DAAD portal; Reference form (referee's report); All post-secondary transcripts; Project description
How to apply
Submit application online through the DAAD portal.; Upload reference forms directly to the portal or have them sent by post to the DAAD New York office.; Applicants may apply directly to the DAAD New York office without going through their home university.
Documents
DAAD reference form; Applicant Checklist
Contact
DAAD Regional 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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