Description

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) supports doctoral projects shared between a home university and an institution in Germany. Under the sandwich model, candidates begin and complete their doctorate in their home country, undertake research trips to Germany, and receive their degree from their home university. Under the Cotutelle model, an individual cooperation agreement governs research at both universities, which jointly award the doctoral degree.

Funding supports research stays at German institutions and can be divided into several shorter visits during the doctorate. The program prioritizes research originality, relevance, preparation, and feasible schedules, alongside the contribution of the German stay to academic, professional, and personal development. It is sponsored by the German Federal Foreign Office.