DLR DAAD Research Fellowship Programme 2024

About the scholarship:

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships is a program implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the 'German Academic Exchange Service' (DAAD). DLR is Germany's national research center for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work in Aeronautics, Space, Energy, Transport, Digitalisation, and Security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures. As Germany´s space agency, DLR has been given responsibility for the planning and implementation of the German space program by the German federal government as well as for the international representation of German interests. Approximately 10,000 people plus approx. 550 visiting scientists are employed in DLR´s 55 institutes and facilities at 30 locations in Germany.

Eligibility:

• The programme is intended for highly qualified foreign graduates, doctoral and postdoctoral students, as well as senior scientists enrolled in research and development work in Aeronautics, Space, Energy, Transport, Digitalisation, and Security.

• Applicants can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.

Value

Type A - Graduate Student : monthly installment of 934 Euros; e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance family allowances 

Type B - Doctoral Students: 1,760 Euros per month

Type C - Postdoctoral Students: 2,400 Euros per month

Type D - Senior Scientists: 2,760 Euros per month

Application: The application process takes place online through the DAAD portal. The referees should send their letters of recommendation to the application address.