Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle
Forecasted
The Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle grant by DAAD USA supports joint doctoral research projects between US/Canadian and German institutions across all disciplines.
Funder: German Academic Exchange Service USA
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: €1,400/month during stay in Germany | Funding duration: 7–24 months | Additional allowances for travel, insurance, research, rent, and family possible
Summary: Supports doctoral candidates pursuing a bi-nationally supervised doctorate (sandwich or Cotutelle model) with joint research stays in Germany and their home institution.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This program enables doctoral candidates to pursue a bi-nationally supervised doctorate, either through the "sandwich model" (joint supervision at the home and German institution, with the degree awarded by the home university) or the "Cotutelle model" (formal cooperation agreement resulting in a jointly awarded doctoral degree). The scheme supports research stays in Germany, fosters cross-border academic collaboration, and provides generous funding for up to two years. It is open to all disciplines and emphasizes international research exchange between the United States (or Canada) and Germany.
