DAAD GROW Scholarship 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• belong to countries on the OECD DAC list, including India
• be a doctoral student, postdoctoral researcher, university teacher, or established academic and scientist
• demonstrate academic and scientific achievements relevant to the program

Note:-

• Scientists applying for this scholarship must be employed at a university or research institute.
• Doctoral students must have started their doctorate no more than 3 years ago from the application deadline.
• Postdoctoral researchers must have completed their PhD no more than 4 years before the application deadline.
• Women, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and persons from disadvantaged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
• Individuals already in Germany and who are conducting an entire doctoral or postdoctoral research at a German higher education institution are ineligible.
• Individuals residing in Germany for more than 15 months at the application deadline are ineligible.

Selected candidates will receive monthly scholarship payments of €1,400 (for doctoral and postdoctoral candidates), €2,000 (for assistant professors and lecturers), and €2,150 (for full professors).

Additionally, candidates are eligible for payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover. Travel allowance will be provided as per DAAD guidelines.

Duration of the funding

• Program Line 1: (preparatory and cooperation visits) 1 to 2 months
• Program Line 2: (research stays) 2 to 6 months

Note:-

• Stays conducted outside Germany are ineligible for funding.
• The period of funding must begin in 2026 and be completed by 31st January 2027. Funding or extension beyond 31 January 2027 is not possible.

• An updated CV
• Academic transcripts
• Recommendation letter
• Copy/proof of achievements
• A valid passport/visa
• Language proficiency proof (if applicable)

Documents must be translated to German/English and uploaded in PDF format with the original document.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the link for the application portal for the respective program line near the bottom of the page and click it. 
Step 4: Click ‘Register Now’, enter and verify the necessary details.
Step 5: After successful registration, login with valid credentials.
Step 6: Proceed with the application.

Note:- The funding period will be determined by the selection committee during the selection process. Applicants are requested to indicate the desired funding period in the application form.

Application Deadline: 30th April 2026