Who is eligible to apply?

DAAD Research Grants – Long-term Grants 2027 is open to candidates applying for PhD, Postdoc programmes at institutions in Germany. Check the official scholarship page for the full eligibility criteria including nationality, academic requirements and language proficiency.

Applications are made through the official scholarship page at DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service. Sign in or subscribe to access the direct application link.

When is the application deadline?

The deadline for DAAD Research Grants – Long-term Grants 2027 is 15 Oct 2026. That is 11 days from today — apply early as slots fill up.

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DAAD Research Grants – Long-term Grants 2027

DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

Bonn, Germany

PhDPostdocTaught in German

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1 Sept 2027

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Valid passport (must cover the full duration of study)required for all international applications
Academic transcripts (all degrees held)PHD, POSTDOC level application
Degree certificate or letter confirming expected completionPHD, POSTDOC level
Personal statement / motivation letterrequired by most scholarship programmes
Research proposal (2-4 pages, with title, objectives, and methodology)PhD / postdoctoral application
Named supervisor at the host institution who has confirmed interestresearch scholarship requirement
CV / résuméstandard requirement
Three academic references (with institutional email)standard requirement
Proof of German language proficiency (e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, Goethe)language of instruction: German
Proof of personal funds to cover costs not covered by the awardpartial funding only
Student-visa documentation for Germanyhost country: Germany

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Tailor your research proposal to the funding body's stated priorities, not just your personal interests.
Your German proficiency certificate must be issued by a recognised test centre — self-assessment is not accepted.

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