DAAD Scholarships Bilateral Exchange of Academics 2025/2026

The Federal Ministry of Education and Research is pleased to announce its continued support for the exchange of academics and scientists between Germany and partner countries through the DAAD. This bilateral exchange program 2025/2026 aims to strengthen international relations and foster collaborative research endeavours.

With funding from the Federal Ministry, this initiative enables university teachers and experienced academics to conduct research stays at state or state-recognized institutions in Germany. The program emphasizes equal exchanges in both directions, promoting mutual learning and collaboration. Through this partnership, we aim to advance knowledge sharing and academic cooperation on a global scale.

Degree Level for DAAD Scholarship:

Post Doctorate, Research level programs at German universities.

Available Subjects for DAAD Scholarship:

The following subjectss are available to study under this scholarship program.

• All Subjects

Benefits of the DAAD Scholarship:

Monthly Stipend:

• Assistant teachers, assistant professors, and lecturers: €2,000 per month
• Professors: €2,150 per month

Travel Costs:

• Generally, the responsibility of the applicant's home country. Bilateral agreements might cover exceptions.

Additional Support for Disabilities:

• DAAD offers subsidies for disability-related expenses not covered elsewhere. See their website given down below for details.

Health Insurance:

• Mandatory in Germany. DAAD provides coverage if you lack existing insurance, deducting the cost from your stipend.

NOTE:

• This programme funds exchanges between scientists and researchers from Germany and partner countries. In the implementation of the bilateral programme, care is taken to ensure equal exchanges in both directions.
• Lecture tours or visits to congresses are not funded.

Eligible Nationalities for DAAD Scholarship:

This scholarship is open to international students of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria for DAAD Scholarship:

• The programme is aimed at university teachers and experienced academics and scientists.
• You should have a doctorate and you should be working at a university or research institute in your home country.

Selection Criteria:

The most important selection criteria are:

• Your academic achievements and, if applicable, your publications, which must be documented in the curriculum vitae and a list of publications.
• A convincing and well-planned research project.