DAAD Study Abroad Scholarships and Research Grants

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) has funding available for long-term research or study abroad in Germany.

Under an arrangement with the DAAD, Georgetown University is able to designate two candidates who will be considered within a prioritized pool; other submissions will be evaluated within an at-large competition. Decisions about priority nomination will be made by an internal faculty committee comprised of members of the Graduate Research Steering Committee.

Eligible Programs

The following two programs are eligible for priority nomination in all academic fields except the visual/performing arts:

Study Scholarship: Available to highly qualified undergraduate students in their final year of study, or those who have received an undergraduate degree in all disciplines, either to pursue a full master’s degree program at a German university, or study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or master’s degree program completed in their home country. (For the Application Checklist, see your program or email elizabeth.george@georgetown.edu.)

Research in Germany Grant: Available to highly qualified doctoral candidates who wish to complete a research project at a state or state-recognized university or a non-university research institute in Germany, to be carried out in agreement with a scientific supervisor in Germany. Grants for doctoral students must be for a minimum of two months and no more than twelve months in duration. (For the Application Checklist, see your program or email elizabeth.george@georgetown.edu.)

Internal Selection Process for Priority Nomination

Students wishing to be considered for priority nomination for either a Study Scholarship or a Research Grant should complete the following by the internal campus deadline: Friday, October 11.

1. Submit all requested documents via the DAAD Online Portal.
2. Download the PDF version of the complete application and email it to elizabeth.george@georgetown.edu.
3. If not included in the PDF download of your application, send reference letters to elizabeth.george@georgetown.edu.

Other DAAD Programs & Deadlines

Other DAAD Programs & Deadlines: The DAAD offers numerous other programs for students in different disciplinary areas, including biomedical sciences and STEM, including study scholarships or long-term research grants. Further information can be found at the following on their website .

Students in artistic fields or those applying to all other DAAD programs, including short-term research grants, are ineligible for priority consideration and should adhere to the following deadlines and application submission requirements:

Deadlines for 2025-26 Applications: