DAAD Re-invitation Scholarship and Fellowship Programme 2026 (Research or Work in Germany Again)

Overview

The DAAD Re-invitation Programme is designed to:

Promote academic and professional exchange

Description

The DAAD Re-invitation Programme is designed to:

Promote academic and professional exchange

Support collaborative research or working projects in Germany

Maintain strong international alumni networks of former DAAD scholars.

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to:

Former DAAD scholarship holders who received funding for over six months through a Federal Foreign Office-supported programme

East German scholarship alumni who studied in Germany for at least one year

Applicants must:

Have not lived in Germany for the past three years

Coordinate their proposed project with a host institution in Germany

Possess strong academic or professional profiles with demonstrable impact

Additional Information

Programme Overview

The DAAD Re-invitation Programme is designed to:

Promote academic and professional exchange

Support collaborative research or working projects in Germany

Maintain strong international alumni networks of former DAAD scholars.

Degree Level

DAAD Re-invitation Scholarship and Fellowship Programme 2026 (Research or Work in Germany Again) is available to undertake Masters, PhD, Fellowship level programs at Germany Universities.

Available Subjects

Following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.

All Subjects

Benefits

The programme supports:

Research stays at German universities or research institutions

Professional working visits in sectors like business, administration, culture, or media for alumni now working outside academia

Multi-institution projects within Germany

Duration

1 to 3 months

Funding begins in 2026 and is non-renewable

Duration is determined by a selection committee based on your project plan

Scholarship Benefits

Depending on your status, the monthly stipend includes:

€2,000/month for assistant professors, assistant lecturers, and teachers

€2,150/month for full professors

Travel allowance (unless otherwise covered)

Health insurance coverage (mandatory; covered by DAAD if not available through home provider)

Additional financial support for disabilities or chronic illnesses , upon application

Eligible Nationalities

Open to applicants of all nationalities.

Eligibility Criteria

This scholarship is open to:

Former DAAD scholarship holders who received funding for over six months through a Federal Foreign Office-supported programme

East German scholarship alumni who studied in Germany for at least one year

Applicants must:

Have not lived in Germany for the past three years

Coordinate their proposed project with a host institution in Germany

Possess strong academic or professional profiles with demonstrable impact

Selection Criteria

Applications are reviewed by an independent selection committee based on:

Academic/professional achievements and publications

Quality and feasibility of the research or working project

Impact and potential multiplier effects (especially for applicants outside academia)

Promotion of existing collaborations with German institutions

Equal opportunity considerations

Application Deadlines

There are two deadlines to apply for the 2026 intake:

09 September 2025

Selection in December 2025

Funding begins February 2026

16 February 2026

Selection in May 2026

Funding begins August 2026

Required Documents

Submit via the DAAD online portal :

Online application form

CV (max. 3 pages)

List of publications (if applicable)

Detailed project proposal (max. 10 pages)

Time schedule and host institutions

Letter of confirmation from German host institution

English or German translations of all documents

Note : The application portal is only open during active application periods. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Fully Funded, Partial Funding

Organization

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Degree

Masters, PhD, Fellowship

Subjects

All Subjects

Nationality

International Students

Country

Germany

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DAAD Re-invitation Scholarship and Fellowship Programme 2026 (Research or Work in Germany Again)

Overview

Description

Eligibility

Additional Information

Programme Overview

Degree Level

Available Subjects

Benefits

Duration

Scholarship Benefits

Eligible Nationalities

Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

Application Deadlines

Required Documents

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