DAAD

Research Grants in Germany (doctoral & postdoc stays)

Who can apply

Doctoral candidates studying outside Germany; postdocs max. 4 years after PhD; max. 15 months residence in Germany

Level

PhD / Postdoc (short stays)

Where you study

Germany

Monthly amount (EUR)

1,300 (DAAD current doctoral rate)

Other benefits

Rent subsidy, family allowance, travel subsidy, language course support

Language

German or English documents

How to apply

DAAD online portal

Deadline (as listed)

Set yearly in Q2; portal opens June

Notes

PhD 2–12 months; postdoc 2–6 months

Listed in APG's dataset (details checked 2026-10-15). We can't confirm it is open right now or that you qualify — the funder decides.