About the Award: DLR is Germany´s national research center for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work in Aeronautics, Space, Transportation and Energy is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. As Germany´s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility for the forward planning and the implementation of the German space program by the German federal government as well as for the international representation of German interests. Approximately 8,300 people plus approx. 400 visiting scientists are employed in DLR´s 40 institutes and facilities at 20 locations in Germany.
Eligible Field(s): This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists from the fields of Aeronautics, Space, Transportation, and Energy. DLR-DAAD Fellowships offer outstanding scientists and researchers the opportunity to conduct special research at the institutes of the DLR in Germany.
Please note that within the DLR-DAAD programme, you cannot apply for a university or another institution, only for a DLR institute.
Type: Fellowship
Eligibility: At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR-DAAD Fellowship must
- not be of German nationality,
- be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer,
- Type A: have completed their studies or research with a university degree not more than six years ago,
Type B: have completed their studies with a doctorate/PhD/Candidate (Russia) not more than two years ago,
Type C: applicants must be working in higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/Ph.D., additional prerequisites may differ and are stated in the fellowship offers, - have an excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
To be Taken at (Country): Germany
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value & Duration of Award:
Type A
Target Group
Doctoral Students
Fellowship Goal
Doctorate in Germany
Funding Duration
36 months
Type B
Target Group
Postdoctoral Students
Fellowship Goal
Research in Germany
Funding Duration
6 to 24 months
Type C
Target Group
Senior Scientists
Fellowship Goal
Research in Germany
Funding Duration
1 to 3 months
Fellowships are always awarded for the length of the research stay in Germany. The host DLR institute and the fellowship candidate will agree upon the length of this term.
Fellowship Value (as of 1.1.2019)
Type AMonthly Instalment
1,760 Euros
Possible Additional Payments
e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
Type B
Monthly Instalment
2,400 Euros
Possible Additional Payments
none
Type C
Monthly Instalment
2,760 Euros
Possible Additional Payments
none
How to Apply: The application procedure occurs online through the DAAD portal.
- It is important to go through all application requirements in the Award Webpage (see Link below) before applying.
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