Motore di ricerca per borse di studio
Informazioni sui bandi DAAD per studenti, laureati, dottorandi, dottori di ricerca e docenti universitari e sulle opportunità di finanziamento offerte da altre istituzioni.
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme • DAAD
Objective
„DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships“ is a programme 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, 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 ca. 400 international visiting scientists are employed in DLR´s 40 institutes and facilities at 20 locations in Germany.
Who can apply?
This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists. DLR-DAAD Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of visit.
What can be funded?
The current offers are published under DLR-DAAD Fellowships - Current offers on the homepages of the DAAD and the DLR in the research fields:
Please note that within the DLR-DAAD programme, you can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.
- Aeronautics
- Space
- Transportation
- Energy
Please note that within the DLR-DAAD programme, you can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.
Duration of the funding
- Type A - Doctoral Students: 36 months
- Type B - Postdoctoral Students: 6 to 24 months
- Type C - Senior Scientists: 1 to 3 months
Value
- Type A - Doctoral Students (Doctorate in Germany): monthly instalment of 1,760 euros; e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
- Type B - Postdoctoral Students (Research in Germany): 2,400 euros per month
- Type C - Senior Scientists (Research in Germany): 2,760 euros per month
Further information
For further information see: www.daad.de/dlr
What requirements must be met?
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.
Application documents
The application procedure occurs online through the DAAD portal. Your referees should send their letters of recommendation by post to the application address.
Certificates, proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the DAAD portal. DAAD's Head Office in Bonn will only request certified copies of the submitted documents in paper form if a grant is awarded!
Type A and Type B:
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
Applicants are not required to submit any confirmation of academic supervision.
Documents to be sent to the DAAD application address by post:
Two letters of recommendation, which should be written by senior academics of the applicant´s own choice. The form of the letter of recommendation has to be generated in the DAAD portal in the section "Request reference" after registration and downloaded. Please send the form by e-mail to your referees and ask for the completed reference form to be sent to the application address in Bonn in a sealed envelope. References are confidential and must not be read by the applicant.
The letters of recommendation cannot be accepted in digital form and must be sent by your referees by regular mail to the DAAD head office in Bonn. The letters of recommendation must arrive 4 weeks after the application was uploaded in the DAAD portal at the latest, at the application address (see below).
Please regard the instructions given on the tab „Submitting an application“.
Type C
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
Important notice for all applicants:
Within the DLR-DAAD programme, you can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.
By applying for a fellowship within the 'DLR-DAAD Research Fellowhips' Programme you give your consent to the DAAD to forward your documents and your personal details to DLR and its relevant institutions. The DAAD and the DLR will not pass on your details to third parties.
Certificates, proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the DAAD portal. DAAD's Head Office in Bonn will only request certified copies of the submitted documents in paper form if a grant is awarded!
Type A and Type B:
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
- Online application form;
- Cover page;
- Statement of the reasons for applying for a certain fellowship:Appendix;
- Complete curriculum vitae;
- List of publications, if applicable;
- Abstract of the final Master or PhD thesis (max. 3 pages);
- University degree certificate indicating final grade(s): the certificate must be subsequently submitted before the grant-supported research begins if it is not available at the time of application;
- English language certificate giving evidence of the applicant's Level of proficiency (e.g. TOEFL IBT min. 79, IELTS min. 6.5);
- German or English translation of documents submitted in the national language;
- All university certificates on all annual examinations with individual grade(s), incl. explanation of grading System.
Applicants are not required to submit any confirmation of academic supervision.
Documents to be sent to the DAAD application address by post:
Two letters of recommendation, which should be written by senior academics of the applicant´s own choice. The form of the letter of recommendation has to be generated in the DAAD portal in the section "Request reference" after registration and downloaded. Please send the form by e-mail to your referees and ask for the completed reference form to be sent to the application address in Bonn in a sealed envelope. References are confidential and must not be read by the applicant.
The letters of recommendation cannot be accepted in digital form and must be sent by your referees by regular mail to the DAAD head office in Bonn. The letters of recommendation must arrive 4 weeks after the application was uploaded in the DAAD portal at the latest, at the application address (see below).
Please regard the instructions given on the tab „Submitting an application“.
Type C
The following documents have to be uploaded to the DAAD portal:
- Online application form;
- Cover page;
- Statement of the reasons for applying for a certain fellowship: Appendix;
- Complete curriculum vitae;
- List of publications.
Important notice for all applicants:
Within the DLR-DAAD programme, you can apply only for a DLR institute, not for a university or any other institution.
By applying for a fellowship within the 'DLR-DAAD Research Fellowhips' Programme you give your consent to the DAAD to forward your documents and your personal details to DLR and its relevant institutions. The DAAD and the DLR will not pass on your details to third parties.
Application deadline
If an application deadline exists, it is mentioned in the current offers.
The DLR-DAAD scholarships are awarded with the principle „first come first serve“, therefore fellowship offers may sometimes be allocated to other applicants while your application is still processed.
The DLR-DAAD scholarships are awarded with the principle „first come first serve“, therefore fellowship offers may sometimes be allocated to other applicants while your application is still processed.
Application location
Please ask the referees to send the references to:
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Section ST43/DLR
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Germany
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Section ST43/DLR
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Germany
Please note
- The application documents remain with the DAAD. Data relating to applicants is saved by the DAAD in accordance with the Federal Data Protection Act and the EU Data Protection Regulation insofar as this data is needed to process the application.
- Please be aware that only complete applications will be accepted. Applicants are responsible for their applications’ completeness.
Information and advisory centres
Ms Katrin Bußmeier
Section ST43
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Germany
Email: dlr-daad-program@daad.de
Section ST43
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
Kennedyallee 50
53175 Bonn
Germany
Email: dlr-daad-program@daad.de
Nota bene:
Si raccomanda di utilizzare un computer desktop o portatile per inviare una candidatura sul portale DAAD, in quanto alcune funzionalità non sono supportate dai dispositivi mobili. Requisiti tecnici
General information on the application via DAAD portal
You can access the DAAD portal by clicking "Application portal" at the end of the page. Here you will find an online application form in which you can enter your application data.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request references
The form, which has to be completed by a referee, has to be generated in the DAAD portal in the section "Request reference" after registration and downloaded. Please send the form by e-mail to your referee and ask for the completed reference form to be returned to you in a sealed envelope. In each case, please provide your referee with the application address thus enabling him/her to send the recommendation letter there direct.
Please note that the form for completion by a referee can only be generated during the application period (from about 6 weeks before the application deadline).
Please generate one form for each referee.
The reference is confidential and may not be viewed by the applicant!
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
4. Sending application documents by post
References must be sent in the unopened envelope to the application location.
Information for applicants from non-EU countries:
Please remember to specify the exact contents of your postal consignment in the documents for the customs authorities, e.g. "Application for a scholarship with application documents, a reference and a DVD with work samples (no commercial goods, no merchandise value, no insurable value)".
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact our technical Portal hotline: +49 (0228) 882-8888 or via e-mail portal@daad.de, open every weekday from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (CET).
Please consider this when you are planning your application.
This is what you have to do:
1. Register in the DAAD portal (Read notes about registering in the portal >>)
2. Request references
The form, which has to be completed by a referee, has to be generated in the DAAD portal in the section "Request reference" after registration and downloaded. Please send the form by e-mail to your referee and ask for the completed reference form to be returned to you in a sealed envelope. In each case, please provide your referee with the application address thus enabling him/her to send the recommendation letter there direct.
Please note that the form for completion by a referee can only be generated during the application period (from about 6 weeks before the application deadline).
Please generate one form for each referee.
The reference is confidential and may not be viewed by the applicant!
3. Applying online in the DAAD portal (Read notes on applying in the portal >>)
- Download and complete the online application form
- Prepare application documents
- If necessary, translate documents (unless they are already in German or English).
- Scan paper documents (except references) and save in PDF format. Please note that you can only upload PDF files to the portal.
- Upload the completed application form and the other application documents to the portal in PDF format. Translations, if applicable, should be uploaded together with the document issued in the original language.
- Submit the uploaded application documents online.
4. Sending application documents by post
References must be sent in the unopened envelope to the application location.
Information for applicants from non-EU countries:
Please remember to specify the exact contents of your postal consignment in the documents for the customs authorities, e.g. "Application for a scholarship with application documents, a reference and a DVD with work samples (no commercial goods, no merchandise value, no insurable value)".
Please note:
If you have any technical questions or problems your local information and advice centres could not help you with, please do not hesitate to contact our technical Portal hotline: +49 (0228) 882-8888 or via e-mail portal@daad.de, open every weekday from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm and from 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm (CET).
Please consider this when you are planning your application.