This DAAD grant supports former scholarship holders returning to Germany for 1–3 month research or professional projects to foster ongoing academic and professional collaboration.
Funder: German Academic Exchange Service USA
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 | November 16, 2026
Funding Amounts: Monthly stipend: €2,000 (assistant teachers/lecturers), €2,150 (professors); travel allowance; 1–3 months duration.
Summary: Enables former DAAD scholarship holders to return to Germany for short-term research or working projects, fostering ongoing academic and professional collaboration.
Key Information: Applicants must not have lived in Germany for at least three years and funding may be claimed only once every three years.
This program supports former DAAD scholarship holders wishing to return to Germany for research or professional projects. The initiative is designed to maintain and strengthen academic and professional ties with Germany, encourage knowledge exchange, and support continued professional development through renewed engagement at German institutions or organizations. Eligible activities include research at universities or non-university research institutes, as well as working stays in business, administration, culture, or media.