The German Academic Exchange Service is accepting applications for its “DAAD Re-Invitation Programme 2027,” a fully funded program in Germany supported by the German Federal Foreign Office that offers former DAAD scholarship holders the opportunity to return to Germany to conduct research and academic projects at leading German universities and research institutes. It supports academic and research stays in Germany for 1-3 months. The program aims to strengthen academic collaboration and support international networking between former DAAD scholars and German institutions. Selected participants will receive travel, living expenses, and health insurance during their short-term stay in Germany. There is no application fee for the program, and the application deadline varies by country. Read more details about the DAAD Re-Invitation Programme below.
Programme Overview
- Country: Germany
- Managed by: DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service
- Funded by: German Federal Foreign Office
- Programme: Re-invitation Programme
- Duration: 1-3 months
- Deadline: Country-specific deadlines
About DAAD Re-Invitation Programme 2027
It’s a prestigious programme organized by DAAD designed for former DAAD scholarship holders to return to Germany for study-related projects and research. The programme aims to strengthen academic cooperation with German institutes while promoting scientific cooperation.
Program Benefits
Participants will receive the following support under this programme:
- Receive competetive monthly stipend.
- International Travel Allowance.
- Health and Accident Insurance.
- Research Support.
- Access to Germany’s world-class research environment.
Who can Apply?
To be eligible for the DAAD Re-Invitation programme, you must meet the following criteria:
- Open to all nationalities.
- Applicant must be a former recipient of a DAAD scholarship.
- Have completed a previous DAAD-funded scholarship.
- Have not stayed in Germany during the last 3 years.
- Working in academia, research, or higher education.
- Obtain an invitation from a German host institution.
- Present a well-defined research or professional project.
- Meet any additional country-specific requirements listed by DAAD.
Program Structure
The program is structured into different program lines that are:
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
- Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders of the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
What can be funded?
The programme offers funding for:
- Research and working projects
- Work stays at an institution in Business, culture, media or administration
Let’s discuss them in detail:
Programme Line 1:
- Program line 1 is intended for applicants who have previously received DAAD research grants or scholarships and were funded by the Federal Foreign Office for more than six months.
- Former scholarship holders of East Germany (GDR) who have studied for 1 year in Germany
Programme Line 2:
- Programme Line 2 is intended for applicants who have completed their degree program through the “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)” scholarship.
Required Documents
- Complete online application
- Updated CV/resume (max 3 Pages)
- List of published academic publications
- Research statement
- Confirmation from host institute
- Valid passport
- Proof of former DAAD grant
- Any additional document requirement from your country
Application Deadline
The programme accepts applications throughout the year; however, the application deadline varies depending on the applicant’s country and planned start date.
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How to Apply?
The application process for the Re-invitation programme is online. Interested applicants need to visit the official portal below, select the Re-invitation programme, prepare all the required documents, secure an invitation from a German host institute, and complete the online application for their country before the due date.
APPLY FOR DAAD RE-INVITATION PROGRAMME
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