The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, DAAD) is the organisation of German universities and their student bodies devoted to internationalising the academic and scientific research system. DAAD scholarship programmes enable students, researchers and teaching staff to take advantage of the best study and research opportunities available.
The DAAD promotes transnational cooperation and university partnerships, and is the German national agency for EU higher education cooperation. Consequently, the DAAD supports Germany’s foreign cultural and educational policy goals, national scientific policies and development cooperation efforts and fosters the internationalisation of German higher education institutions.
The DAAD operates a network of 72 regional offices and information centres worldwide. Since it was established in 1925, the DAAD has supported over 2.3 million scholars in Germany and throughout the world.
Facts and figures
The DAAD maintains the DAAD Head Office in Bonn and a Berlin Office
Funding for approx. 78,200 German and 61,500 international scholars around the world (2017)
Total number of beneficiaries of support between 1950 and 2017: 974,000 international students and researchers; 1,386,000 scholars from Germany
A global network of 15 regional offices, 57 information centres and 447 lectureships is responsible for promoting international exchange, building contacts and providing advice
Annual budget: 522 million euros (2017)
Budget
The DAAD budget (2017: 522 million euros) derives largely from federal funds provided by various ministries. The following ministries contribute to its budget:
- Federal Foreign Office (AA) (36%)
- Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) (26%)
- Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) (10%)
The rest of the budget comes from the European Union (EU) (21%) and others (7%).
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
CONTACT PERSON ADDRESS Kennedyallee 50 53175 Bonn Germany PHONE+49 228 882-0 WEBSITE
www.daad.de
Funding programmes:
Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany
International PhD students can realise a doctoral project (individually or in a structured programme) at a state or state-recognised German university or non-university research institution.
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Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees
The aim of this programme is to support doctoral degrees at the home university with integrated research phases in Germany.
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Research Grants – One-Year and Short-Term Grants
International doctoral candidates and young scholars or researchers can realise a research or training project at a state or state-recognised German university or non-university research institution.
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RISE Professional internships with German companies and non-university research institutions
If you are a Master's or PhD student or a Bachelor student who is a RISE alumnus or alumna in the fields of natural sciences, engineering or computer science from North America, Great Britain or Ireland, this programme will enable you to gain serious practical experience in a German company or research institution with strong industry ties during the summer.
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DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research
Outstanding doctoral students, scientists and researchers can complete a doctorate or conduct special research at an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
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Bilateral Exchange of Academics
The programme supports research and study visits up to three months within the framework of the bilateral exchange of scientists and scholars.
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Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
This programme is aimed at former recipients of DAAD research or study scholarships or former GDR scholarship holders. Funding is provided for research and work projects at a state-run or state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute.
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Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
International university teachers and researchers can conduct a short-term research stay at a state-run or state-recognised university or non-university research institute in Germany.
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