Here in this post, it is aimed to give you all the important details of DAAD Bilateral Exchange of Academics with the exact application process and deadlines.

DAAD Bilateral Exchange of Academics

  • Research stays at the state or state-recognized institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes in Germany.
  • Lecture tours or visits to congresses are not funded.

Please note: this program supports exchanges between scientists and researchers from Germany and its partner countries. Funding is available when German researchers also apply for a research fellowship at the same time.

To improve international relations and bilateral research cooperations between German and foreign universities, the DAAD supports exchanges of scientists and academics from partner countries. The basis of these exchanges are cultural exchange programmes and bilateral agreements with foreign partner organisations.

Eligibility

Foreign academics and scientists who have usually completed a doctoral degree and work at a university or research institute in their home country.

Duration of the funding

  • At least 14 days (for stays from applicants from EU countries as well as from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Russian Federation, Ukraine: at least 7 days) up to a maximum of three months. The length of the grant is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in question and the applicant’s work schedule.
  • The grant is non-renewable.

Value

  • Monthly payments of:
    2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers
    2,150 euros for professors
  • Unless otherwise regulated by bilateral agreements, the costs of the outward and return journey are borne by the respective sending country.
  • In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from the disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers
  • Other payments cannot be made.

Selection

An independent selection committee reviews applications.

The most important selection criteria are:

  • Academic achievements and, if applicable, publications, which must be documented in the curriculum vitae and a list of publications
  • A convincing and well-planned research project

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DAAD

The DAAD Scholarships is consists of different types of programs such as:

Scholarships and Awards in Europe:

Scholarships and Awards in Canada and USA:

Scholarships and Awards in Australia:

Scholarships and Awards in the UK:

Others: