DAAD-K.C.Wong Postdoc Fellowships 2027

This scholarship programme allows scientists to carry out research with German colleagues at universities, universities of applied sciences and non-university research institutes in Germany.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 9, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorDAAD
• School to study
• Eligible CountryChina

Benefits

• Monthly scholarship rate of 2.100 EUR
• Combined health-, accident and liability insurance

A mandatory nursing care insurance amounting to approximately €50 (depending on age) will be deducted from the scholarship payment on a monthly basis for a subsidy period of 12 months or more.

Requirements

• Highly qualified Chinese scientists and researchers in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, agriculture and medicine.

• Applicants must be citizens of the People's Republic of China based in Mainland China and hold a teaching or research position at the time of their application; they are required to have obtained a PhD or an appropriate academic qualification.

• Applicants must hold one of the following titles: Professor, Associate Professor, Research Fellow, Associate Research Fellow or Senior Engineer.

Language skills

• Language requirements depend on the conditions of the individual project; usually a good knowledge of either German or English both written and spoken is required, and a basic knowledge of the other language.

Selection Process

• Applications are reviewed and selected by a DAAD selection committee. The approval of the K.C. Wong Education Foundation is then required.

Application Documents

• Full curriculum vitae in tabular form
• List of publications
• Extensive and detailed description of the research proposal. Please upload the description under 'Research project' in the DAAD portal.
• Schedule of planned research work
• Letter confirming supervision by an academic advisor in Germany, which refers to your proposal and confirms that the host institute will provide a workplace. Please upload the letter under 'Commitment letter from future university superior' in the DAAD portal.
• Declaration from the scientific supervisor in Germany on safety-relevant and ethical aspects of the research project. Please upload the document in the portal under ‘Scientific ethics/research safety‘.
• Doctorate certificate
• Proof of language skills (if available); in the field of medicine, a proof of German language skills is preferred

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• For more information, kindly visit the DAAD webpage.