DAAD Fellowship Programme: Shall we explore the possibility of a fully-funded scholarship in Germany?
Applications are now being accepted from all qualified and interested international students for the 2024 DAAD Research Fellowship Programme.
The entirety of the costs of your tuition, accommodation, €11,160 living expenses, and comprehensive medical insurance during the corresponding academic period are covered by the scholarship.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
DAAD Fellowship Programme Abstract
- Scholarship Host: German Government
- Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-Europe
- Location: Germany
- Category: Fellowships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition
- Accommodation
- € 11,160 Living Stipends
- Travel Costs
- Medical Insurance
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: Not Specified
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DAAD Fellowship Programme Details
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships“ is a programme implemented by the ‘German Aerospace Center’ (DLR) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD). DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space.
Its extensive research and development work in Aeronautics, Space, Energy, Transport, Digitalisation and Security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures.
As Germany´s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility for the forward planning and the implementation of the German space program by the German federal government as well as for the international representation of German interests.
Approximately 10,000 people plus approx. 550 visiting scientists are employed in DLR´s 55 institutes and facilities at 30 locations in Germany.
DAAD Fellowship Programme Benefits
The DAAD Research Fellowship Programme has the following benefits;
- Type A – Graduate Students (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 934 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance, family allowances
- Type B – Doctoral Students (Doctorate in Germany): monthly instalment of 1,760 euros; e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
- Type C – Postdoctoral Students (Research in Germany): 2,400 euros per month
- Type D – Senior Scientists (Research in Germany): 2,760 euros per month
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Available Programmes for DAAD EPOS Scholarship
- Aeronautics
- Space
- Energy
- Transportation
- Digitalisation
- Security
DAAD Research Fellowship Programme Requirements
To be eligible for the DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
- not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years,
- be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer,
- Type A: applicants have completed a first qualifying degree (Bachelor’s, Diploma, equivalent) and must be enrolled in a Master’s programme at a foreign or German university,
- Type B: have completed their studies or research with a university degree not more than six years ago,
- Type C: have completed their studies with a doctorate/PhD/Candidate (Russia) not more than two years ago,
- Type D: applicants must be working in higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/ Ph.D., additional prerequisites may differ and are stated in the fellowship offers,
- have an excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
Required Documents for DAAD Fellowship Programme
While applying for the 2024 DAAD Fellowship Programme, you will be required to submit the following documents;
- Online application form;
- Cover page;
- Statement of the reasons for applying for a certain fellowship: Appendix;
- Complete curriculum vitae;
- Abstract of the final Bachelor (or equivalent) thesis;
- Bachelor or similar degree certificate indicating final grade(s)
- German or English translation of documents submitted in the national language;
- All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of grading system;
- Proof of Enrollment for Master’s program;
- Proof of English proficiency;
How To Apply for DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
To apply for the DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, follow the instructions we have outlined below;
- visit the scholarship webpage below to view the available offers
- Register in the DAAD portal
- Download and complete the online application form
- Prepare application documents
- If necessary, translate documents (unless they are already in German or English).
- Scan paper documents (except references) and save in PDF format. Please note that you can only upload PDF files to the portal.
- Upload the completed application form and the other application documents to the portal in PDF format.
- Submit the uploaded application documents online.
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