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DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026

Awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

MastersPhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Monthly stipends + Travel/insurance allowances depending on type.

Eligible Courses

Aeronautics, Space, Energy, Transport, Digitalization and Security

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all except Germany nationals

Can Be Taken At

Any DLR institute in Germany

Provider

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026:

Applicants must:

  • Not be of German nationality.
  • Have outstanding academic or research achievements in a field relevant to the fellowship offer.
  • Meet level‑specific requirements depending on fellowship type:
    • Type A (Graduate Students): Completed Bachelor’s and enrolled in a Master’s programme.
    • Type B (Doctoral Students): University degree completed no more than six years ago.
    • Type C (Postdoctoral Researchers): PhD completed no more than two years ago.
    • Type D (Senior Scientists): Employed in higher education or research, usually with a doctorate.
    • Type E (Visiting Researchers):
      • PhD applicants: enrolled in a doctoral programme.
      • Postdoc applicants: PhD completed no more than two years ago.

Value of DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026:

  • Type A – Graduate Research (Germany): ~€992 per month + possible allowances.
  • Type B – Doctoral Students: ~€1,760 per month + allowances (travel, health insurance, possible family support).
  • Type C – Postdoctoral Researchers: ~€2,400 per month.
  • Type D – Senior Scientists: ~€2,760 per month.
  • Type E – Visiting PhD/Postdoc:
    • PhD level: ~€1,760 per month + allowances.
    • Postdoc level: ~€2,400 per month.

Application Process:

Submit your application online via the DAAD portal with all required documents

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FAQs

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  • The deadline of DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is N/A.
  • DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is offered to Masters, PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is offered for Aeronautics, Space, Energy, Transport, Digitalization and Security.
  • DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is open for: Open to all except Germany nationals .
  • DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
  • DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026 covers Partial Funding, Monthly stipends + Travel/insurance allowances depending on type..