Advance Your Research with the DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme



 Join Germany’s leading aerospace and research institutions through a prestigious fellowship designed for highly-qualified international graduates, doctoral and postdoctoral students, and senior scientists↚

Advance Your Research with the DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme

Details

The programme is implemented by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) in cooperation with DAAD
DLR is Germany’s national research center for aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalisation, and security, operating across 55 institutes at 30 locations
Fellowships are individually tailored and current offers specify specific qualifications and terms of visit
Applicants may only apply for research at a DLR institute, not for universities or other institutions

Funding Duration and Value

Type A – Graduate Students: 9 months with monthly instalment of 992 euros plus travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance, and family allowances
Type B – Doctoral Students: up to 36 months with monthly instalment of 1,760 euros plus travel allowance, health insurance, and family allowances
Type C – Postdoctoral Students: 6 to 24 months with monthly instalment of 2,400 euros
Type D – Senior Scientists: 1 to 3 months with monthly instalment of 2,760 euros

Research Areas

Aeronautics
Space
Energy
Transportation
Digitalisation
Security

Eligibility

Highly-qualified international graduates
Doctoral and postdoctoral students
Senior scientists with a strong research profile
Applicants must meet the specific qualification requirements indicated in each fellowship announcement

How to Apply

Identify a suitable DLR institute and research area aligned with your expertise
Prepare all academic and professional documents demonstrating eligibility and research experience
Submit a clear research proposal or statement of purpose according to the requirements of the chosen fellowship
Ensure all materials are complete and submitted within the application deadlines to be considered

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