DAAD Research Grants – Short-Term Grants: DAAD Japan is inviting applications from interested doctoral students worldwide for a short-term research programme. The primary aim of the programme is to promote research projects within the context of doctoral programmes.

All research projects or courses of continuing scientific education at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany, which is being carried out in coordination with an academic adviser in Germany can be funded.

Table of Contents

DAAD Research Grants – Short-Term Grants.

Here you can find information on various kinds of DAAD funding for students, graduates and postdocs as well as on funding offered by other selected organisations.

The primary aim of this programme is to promote research projects within the context of doctoral programmes.

Who can apply?

Excellently-qualified doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists who have completed a Master’s degree or Diplom, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research, or those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs).

Doctoral candidates who are doing their entire doctorate at a German university are not eligible to apply.

Nursing Study Grant At University of Bedfordshire UK 2025

What can be funded?

A research project or course of continuing scientific education at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany, which is being carried out in coordination with an academic adviser in Germany.

Duration of the funding

One month to a maximum of six months; the length of the grant is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in question and the applicant’s work schedule.
The grant is non-renewable.

Value

Depending on academic level, monthly payments of
euros 861.- for graduates,
euros 1,200.- for doctoral candidates and postdocs
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
Travel allowance
In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers: Further information

Selection

An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications.

Join WhatsApp Group Join Now

Join Telegram Group Join Now

Central selection criteria are:

a convincing and well-planned research or training project
academic achievements

UFV International Excellence Entrance Scholarship 2025

How to Apply for DAAD Research Grants Short-Term Grants.

the steps to apply include that you register at DAAD portal, request references, and apply online or by post. Applying online, you will need to access an online application form on DAAD portal in which you can enter your application data. It is important you read through all the application guide before starting application.

Furthermore, additional documents submitted that prove the applicant’s professional aptitude or provide information about extracurricular commitment will also be included in the evaluation.

For further information on the selection procedure, please refer to the Important Scholarship Information / Section E.