Applications are now open for the DAAD GROW Scholarship 2026 in Germany for researchers who want to conduct short-term research in Germany. DAAD is offering this fully funded scholarship for doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, university teachers, and established scientists.
The scholarship supports research projects that are connected to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as education, health, climate, governance, and innovation. Selected applicants will receive a monthly stipend of up to €2,150, travel allowance, health insurance, accident insurance, and personal liability insurance. The research stay must begin in July/August 2026 and must be completed by 31 January 2027. There is no application fee mentioned in the official details.
Key Details:
- Scholarship Name: DAAD GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South
- Host Country: Germany
- Scholarship Provider: DAAD
- Degree Level: Research Program
- Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
- Eligible Countries: OECD DAC list countries mainly from Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Asia
- Duration: 1 to 6 months
- Research Start Date: July/August 2026
- Application Fee: No
What This Scholarship Offers:
- Monthly stipend of €1,400 for doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers
- Monthly stipend of €2,000 for assistant professors and lecturers
- Monthly stipend of €2,150 for full professors
- Travel allowance
- Health insurance coverage
- Personal liability insurance coverage
- Extra financial support for applicants with disabilities or chronic illness (if approved)
- Opportunity to conduct research at German universities and research institutes
- Research collaboration opportunities with German experts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be a doctoral candidate, postdoctoral researcher, university teacher, or established academic
- Must be employed at a university or research institute
- Must come from an eligible OECD DAC list country
- Must have a research project connected to development challenges
- Research project must relate to at least one SDG
- Must have contact with a host university or research institute in Germany
You are not eligible if:
- You are already living in Germany at the time of application
- You are completing your full doctoral or postdoctoral research in Germany
Programs Available :
- Health
- Education
- Climate Change
- Governance
- Social Inclusion
- Innovation Systems
- Development Studies
- Sustainability Research
- Public Policy
- Social Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- International Development
Scholarship Categories:
a. Preparatory and Cooperation Visits
- Duration: 1 to 2 months
- Supports research planning
- Helps build academic partnerships
- Supports publication planning
- Helps prepare research funding proposals
b. Research Stays
- Duration: 2 to 6 months
- Supports independent research projects
- Supports collaboration with German institutions
- Focuses on development-related research
How to Apply:
- Visit the official DAAD scholarship portal
- Select the GROW scholarship program
- Complete the online application form
- Upload required documents
- Mention your preferred research period
- Submit your application before the deadline announced by DAAD
Important Notes:
- Funding cannot be extended
- Research stays cannot be divided into multiple visits
- Research must be completed before 31 January 2027
- Conference travel is not funded
- Applications are reviewed competitively by an independent selection committee
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