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DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026

Awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDPost Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to EUR 2,150

Eligible Courses

Selected research fields

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants who have not lived in Germany in the past three years

Can Be Taken At

Institutions in Germany

Provider

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026:

  • Be a former holder of a DAAD research grant or study scholarship funded for more than six months by the German Federal Foreign Office or in a co-financed program.
  • OR be a former East German scholarship holder who studied in Germany for at least one year.
  • Not have lived in Germany for at least three years prior to the planned visit.
  • Have research or a working project coordinated with a cooperation partner in Germany.
  • Be able to undertake the stay in Germany in 2026.
  • Accept that funding may only be claimed once within three years.

Value of DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026:

  • Monthly payments:
    • €2,000 – assistant teachers, assistant professors, lecturers
    • €2,150 – professors
  • Travel allowance, unless covered by home country or other source
  • Additional support for disability or chronic illness (if needed and justified)

 Application Process:

  • Apply online via the DAAD portal during the application period
  • Upload the following documents:
    • Online application form
    • CV (max. 3 pages)
    • List of publications (if applicable)
    • Research/work project statement (max. 10 pages)
    • Time schedule/itinerary with host institutions
    • Confirmation from German host institution guaranteeing workspace
    • Employer certificate granting paid research leave
    • Translations of documents in German or English (if the original is in another language)
  • Ensure all documents are submitted before the application deadline.
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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 is 07 Oct, 2026.
  • DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 is offered to PhD, Post Doc degree.
  • DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 is offered for Selected research fields.
  • DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 is open for: Open to applicants who have not lived in Germany in the past three years.
  • DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
  • DAAD Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to EUR 2,150.