DAAD Research Grants (doctoral candidates and postdocs)

At a glance

• Stipend Not yet available
• Tuition and other benefits Not yet available
• Duration Not yet available
• Who can apply (citizenship) U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents; foreign nationals living in the U.S. or Canada are eligible with residency and degree conditions (see the DAAD page) Official Source: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), via DAAD USA · Verified 2026-11-09
• Career stage Doctoral candidate (no more than 3 years since ABD) or postdoc Official Source: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), via DAAD USA · Verified 2026-11-09
• Fields All disciplines Official Source: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), via DAAD USA · Verified 2026-11-09
• Application deadline April 30, 2027 (in 169 days) Official Two rounds are listed: October 30, 2026 (selection in spring 2027, funding from June 1, 2027) and April 30, 2027 (selection in summer 2027, funding from October 1, 2027). The October 2026 deadline has passed. Funding is 2 to 12 months for doctoral candidates and 2 to 6 months for postdocs. Not for those doing the whole doctorate at a German university. Source: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service), via DAAD USA · Verified 2026-11-09