Summary
The DAAD Re-Invitation Programme invites former international recipients of DAAD scholarships to return to Germany to conduct research and work on projects. Backed by the German Federal Foreign Office, this fully funded opportunity allows scholars to spend 1 to 3 months at recognized German institutions. The program aims to maintain contacts within DAAD’s global alumni network and offers funding for various career stages and qualification levels.
- Applications are open for the DAAD Re-Invitation Programme 2027 in Germany for former DAAD scholarship recipients from all nationalities.
- 🎓 Eligible applicants include graduates, postdoctoral researchers, faculty members, former DAAD scholarship holders, and former DAAD EPOS scholars.
- 🔬 The program allows participants to return to Germany for research or work projects at state-recognized universities or research institutes.
- ⏳ The program duration is 1 to 3 months, and visits may take place at one or multiple host institutions.
- 💰 Funding includes a monthly stipend, travel expenses to and from Germany, and DAAD-provided health insurance.
- 🏢 Former scholarship holders working outside academia may also undertake professional stays in commerce, administration, culture, or media institutions.
- 📋 Eligibility requirements include: being a former eligible DAAD scholarship recipient, not having lived in Germany for more than three years, securing a German host institution, and obtaining an invitation/acceptance.
- 🌍 The program is supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, and funding can generally be claimed once every three years.
- 🗓️ The application deadline has not been specified and applications are currently open.
- 💻 Applications must be submitted online through the official DAAD website following the country-specific application instructions.
Designation
Graduates, Post-Doctoral Researchers, University Faculty Members, and Former DAAD/EPOS Scholarship Holders.
Key Details Table
| Feature | Detail |
| University | State or state-recognized German Universities & Institutes |
| Duration | 1 to 3 Months |
| Scholarship Coverage | Fully Funded (Monthly Stipend, Travel Expenses, Health Insurance) |
| Eligible Nationality | All Nationalities |
| Award Country | Germany |
| Last Date | Open Now |
Research Area
Research projects can be conducted across all academic and scientific disciplines. Additionally, the program supports non-science working stays in commerce, public administration, culture, or media for alumni who work outside the academic sector.
Location
State or state-recognized higher education institutions, non-university research institutes, or approved commercial/cultural organizations across Germany.
Eligibility/Qualification
- Open to citizens of all nationalities.
- Applicants must not have lived in Germany for more than three years prior to applying.
- Must have secured an offer or invitation from a German host institution, and the working project must be coordinated with a partner in Germany.
- Must fall into one of these categories:
- Previous DAAD scholarship recipients (research or study, with more than six months of Federal Foreign Office funding).
- Former GDR scholarship recipients who studied in Germany for at least one year.
- Former DAAD EPOS scholarship holders who have successfully finished their studies.
Job Description
Participants will carry out independent research or working projects at recognized higher education institutions or research institutes in Germany. For alumni who work outside of academia, the program supports working stays at institutions in the commercial, administrative, cultural, or media sectors to foster professional development and collaboration.
How to Apply
- Candidates must apply online through the official DAAD portal.
- Select your home country to review specific application procedures and requirements.
- Prepare and upload the necessary materials as indicated in the application criteria (typically including a research/work plan, CV, and an invitation letter from the German host).
Last Date for Apply
Open Now (A specific universal deadline is not specified; however, applicants should check the DAAD website for their specific country’s timeline).
