DAAD Research Grants — Short-Term Grants
by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Stipend
1,300 EUR/month (doctoral candidates)
Duration
1–6 months
Level
PhD, Postdoc
Deadline
Generally November for the following year. Country-specific deadlines apply — check DAAD scholarship database.
Overview
Short-term research grants for doctoral candidates and young academics to carry out research stays of 1–6 months at a publicly funded German higher education institution or research institute.
Provider
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Type
government Scholarship
Who Can Apply
All international students (including Indian students)
Degree Levels
PhD, Postdoc
Benefits & Financial Support
Funding Amount
1,300 EUR/month (doctoral candidates) + insurance + travel
About
These grants offer doctoral students and recently qualified academics the opportunity to carry out research at a publicly funded German higher education institution or research institute. The grant supports short-term research stays of 1 to 6 months.
Benefits
- Monthly stipend of 1,300 EUR for doctoral candidates
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- Travel allowance
Eligibility
- Doctoral candidates or postdocs who have completed their last degree no more than 6 years ago
- Research proposal agreed with a German host institution
- Open to all nationalities
Eligibility Requirements
- Doctoral candidates or recently qualified academics
- last degree completed within 6 years
- agreed-upon research plan with a German host institution.
What This Scholarship Covers
Living Allowance
Monthly stipend for rent, food, and daily expenses
Health Insurance
Mandatory health, accident, and liability insurance
Travel Allowance
Contribution toward flights to and from Germany
How to Apply
Check Eligibility
Verify you meet the nationality, degree level, academic, and language requirements listed above.
Prepare Documents
Gather your academic transcripts, degree certificates, CV, letters of recommendation, language certificates, and motivation letter.
Find a Programme
Identify the German university and programme you want to study. Some scholarships require university admission before applying.
Submit Application
Apply through the official application portal before the deadline. Upload all required documents as PDFs.
Interview & Selection
If shortlisted, attend an interview (may be online). Selection committees assess academic merit, motivation, and fit.
Receive Decision
Scholarship decisions typically arrive 3–6 months after the deadline. If awarded, complete visa and enrolment procedures.
Application Document Checklist
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV / resume)
- Motivation letter / statement of purpose
- Bachelor's or Master's degree certificate
- Academic transcripts with grades
- Language proficiency certificate (IELTS, TOEFL, TestDaF, or DSH)
- Letter(s) of recommendation from university professors
- Valid passport copy
- Passport-sized photograph
- University admission letter (if already accepted)
Note: Exact document requirements vary. Always check the official scholarship page for the definitive list.
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Quick Facts
- Amount
- 1,300 EUR/month (doctoral candidates) + insurance + travel
- Duration
- 1–6 months
- Degree Levels
- PhD Postdoc
- Deadline
- Generally November for the following year. Country-specific deadlines apply — check DAAD scholarship database.
- Who Can Apply
- All international students (including Indian students)
Frequently Asked Questions About the DAAD Research Grants — Short-Term Grants
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