DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service Fellowship

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD, provides information and financial support to more than 120,000 highly qualified students and faculty for international research and study. Many study programs and research opportunities funded by DAAD do not require proficiency in the German language; applicants should indicate interest in developing proficiency in the language before and during time overseas.
Eligibility:
- Current UW graduate students or postdocs within two years of Ph.D. completion
- Both U.S. citizens and international students are eligible to apply for DAAD awards; citizenship status may affect the types of awards for which students are eligible
- Non-Ph.D. holders must be enrolled in a doctorate program at the time the grant is used
- Doctoral students: the start of your doctorate should not be more than 3 years ago at the application deadline