The DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme supports international researchers at DLR institutes in Germany, funding research in aeronautics, space, energy, and transportation across career stages.
Funder: German Academic Exchange Service USA
Due Dates: Offer-specific deadlines, if set (see current offers)
Funding Amounts: €992–€2,760 per month; fellowships last 1–36 months, depending on type
Summary: Fellowships support international researchers conducting research at DLR institutes in Germany.
Key Information: Applicants can apply only for a fellowship at a DLR institute, not a university or other institution.
The German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) jointly run this programme to bring highly qualified international researchers to DLR institutes in Germany. Fellowships support graduate and doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, senior scientists, and visiting researchers working in aeronautics, space, energy, and transportation. The current-offers list also includes a security research opportunity.
Each fellowship is tied to an individual offer developed by a DLR institute. The offer sets its specific qualifications and terms of visit, so applicants should identify a position that fits their research before applying. DLR institutes make the final selection following a preliminary examination by DAAD.