DAAD Scholarships (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst)
Scholarships offered by the German Academic Exchange Service for international students, researchers, and academics to study, research, or teach in Germany.
Quick Facts
Status
Funding
Full / PartialDeadline
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GermanyAll Germany guidesEvery Germany scholarship in one place→About the DAAD Scholarships
The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, known as DAAD, is the organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. Founded over 100 years ago, it promotes international academic exchange and contributes to change in society, politics, economics, science, technology, art, and culture.
DAAD provides funding opportunities through various programmes for international students, graduates, doctoral candidates, and post-doctoral researchers. Programmes range from study scholarships for Master's degree programmes to research grants and lectureships.
In the winter semester, hundreds of thousands of international students and doctoral candidates are registered at German higher education institutions, with many supported by DAAD funding and networking initiatives.
Applicants can access dedicated databases to find specific scholarships matching their home country, target academic level, and subject area.
Eligible Levels
Eligible Fields
Why Choose This Scholarship?
Administered by one of the largest funding organizations for international academic exchange in the world
Extensive network of offices and information centers worldwide
Wide range of grants covering various academic career stages from undergraduate to professorship
Strong support for international students and researchers in Germany
What the Scholarship Covers
Eligibility Requirements
3 requirements
Documents Checklist
1 document required
How to Apply - Step by Step
Search for a suitable scholarship using the DAAD scholarship database
Review the specific requirements and deadlines for the chosen programme
Prepare the required application documents
Submit the application through the official DAAD portal or relevant submission channel
Application Timeline
Varies by programme
Application
Check the scholarship database for specific deadlines.
Insider Tips & Pro Tips
Check the DAAD scholarship database frequently as deadlines vary widely by programme and home country
Review specific language requirements for your target degree programme in Germany
Prepare your application documents well in advance of the stated deadline
Important Links & Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions
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The DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the German Academic Exchange Service, supporting international academic cooperation and student mobility.
Eligibility depends on the specific programme, ranging from international graduates and Master's students to doctoral candidates and post-doctoral researchers.
You can search for available opportunities using the official DAAD scholarship database on their website.
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