DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2026

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships' is a programme implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the 'German Academic Exchange Service' (DAAD). DLR is Germany’s national research centre for aeronautics and space.

The current offers are published under DLR-DAAD Fellowships - Current offers on the homepages of the DAAD and the DLR in the research fields:

• Aeronautics
• Space
• Energy
• Transportation
• Digitalisation
• Security

Please note that within the DLR-DAAD programme, you can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelMasters , PhD , Postdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorDAAD
• Course to studyAeronautics , Energy , Transportation , Space , Digitalisation , Security
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Type A – Graduate Students (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 992 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance, family allowances
• Type B – Doctoral Students (Doctorate in Germany): monthly instalment of 1,760 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
• Type C – Postdoctoral Researchers (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 2,400
• Type D – Senior Scientists (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 2,760 euros
• Type E – Visiting Researchers
  PhD level: monthly instalment of 1,760 euros; plus health insurance, flat-rate travel allowance
  Postdoc level: monthly instalment of 2,400 euros

Under certain circumstances, fellowship holders may receive the following additional benefits:

• In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers.

Requirements

• This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. DLR-DAAD Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of visit.

Requirements also vary by country, kindly visit the DAAD webpage for more information.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the DAAD portal.