Advance Your Research with the DAAD GROW Scholarship 2026 in Germany
Scholarship Details
The DAAD GROW Scholarship is designed for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, and university faculty. Scholars can spend between one and six months conducting research in Germany. The program is fully funded, providing financial security and access to top research facilities. Application deadlines vary depending on the program cycle.
Benefits
Recipients receive a generous monthly stipend based on their academic level: €1,400 per month for PhD students and postdocs, €2,000 per month for lecturers and assistant professors, and €2,150 per month for senior academics and professors. Additional benefits include international airfare, health, accident, and liability insurance, special support for applicants with disabilities, and access to Germany’s leading research networks and facilities.
Eligible Fields
The scholarship supports research in fields that contribute to sustainable development, including Public Health, Climate Change and Sustainability, Governance and Development Studies, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences, and any area aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Eligibility
Applicants must be from developing regions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, or Asia (as specified in the OECD DAC list). Candidates should demonstrate a strong research background and a project that contributes to development priorities in their home country.