Doctoral candidates or postdocs (up to 4 years after PhD); Conducting research at a German university or research institution; Must not have completed entire PhD in Germany; Must be applying from outside Germany
Requirements
Academic qualifications; Quality of the research proposal; Potential of the applicant; Language proficiency (German or English); Non-academic engagement
Application materials
Application form; Research proposal; CV; Letters of recommendation; Proof of academic qualifications
How to apply
Submit application via the DAAD database; Select status and country of origin; Provide details on desired funding duration; Ensure all required documents are uploaded; Adhere to application deadlines
Important dates
Funding start year must be 2027; Funding duration: 2-12 months for doctoral candidates; Funding duration: 2-6 months for postdocs
