Summary
The DAAD Procope Scholarship Program 2026 invites international researchers, especially PhD candidates and postdoctoral scholars, to collaborate between Germany and France. This project-based initiative provides funding for short-term mobility, travel, and collaborative research expenses over a two-year period.
- 🌍 DAAD Procope Scholarship Program 2026: Open to international students, focusing on short-term mobility, travel, and collaboration expenses for a two-year project.
- 🤝 Collaboration-Based Funding: Aimed at researchers (including PhD participants) seeking international collaboration with a French or German partner.
- 🇩🇪 Program Goal: Enhance research cooperation between Germany and France, starting in 2027, with a focus on academic exchange and collaboration.
- 🧑🔬 Eligibility: Only researchers from universities or accredited research institutions, and businesses with academic partnerships.
- 💼 Funding Coverage: Travel, daily stipends (€150/day for French researchers, €89-€130/day for German participants), and round-trip support (€450 max).
- 📅 Application Deadline: July 1, 2026.
- 📝 How to Apply: Apply online with strong scientific value, clear objectives, and potential for future EU or bilateral funding.
- 💡 Ideal for: PhD/postdoc researchers in collaborative teams, aiming for international academic growth.
- 🚫 Not suitable for: Undergraduates, independent master’s candidates, or researchers without a partner in France or Germany.
Designation
Scholarship Title: DAAD Procope Scholarship Program 2026
Offered by: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Table of Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 years |
| Scholarship Coverage | Funded, focused on mobility finance |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Germany |
| Application Deadline | July 1, 2026 |
Research Area
- International collaboration and academic exchange in various scientific disciplines.
- Focus on strengthening Franco-German academic integration.
Location
- Research projects must involve collaborative teams in both Germany and France.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Researchers affiliated with universities or accredited research institutions.
- Must have a French and German research team submitting proposals collectively.
- Ideal for postdoctoral candidates and PhD students working in research teams.
- Not suitable for undergraduates or independent master’s candidates.
Job Description
The Procope Scholarship Program supports international academic cooperation by providing financial aid for mobility costs, allowing researchers to engage in collaborative projects with a focus on:
- Traveling between France and Germany.
- Daily stipends for research stays (approx. €150/day for French researchers, €89-€130/day for German participants).
- Covering limited round-trip travel costs (up to €450 depending on origin).
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the respective national platforms of Germany and France.
- Proposals should reflect strong scientific value and well-defined research objectives.
- Emphasize the participation of early-career researchers (PhD/postdoc level).
- Enhance the potential for future funding opportunities within EU frameworks.
Last Date to Apply
July 1, 2026
For any further information or application instructions, please refer to the official DAAD website.
