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This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and 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. At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR-DAAD Fellowship must not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years, be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer, Type A –have completed a first qualifying degree (Bachelor's, Diploma, equivalent) and must be enrolled in a Master's programme a…

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DLR- Research Fellowship Programme

offers this scholarship to help cover education costs. The listed award is Type A – Graduate Students (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 992 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance, family allowances Type B – Doctoral Students (Doctorate in Germany): monthly instalment of 1,760 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances Type…

Eligible: 136 countriesStudy in: Germany

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.

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This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. DLR- Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of visit.
At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR- Fellowship must not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years, be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer, Type A –have completed a first qualifying degree (Bachelor's, Diploma, equivalent) and must be enrolled in a Master's programme at a foreign or German univ…
An excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.

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Education, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics, Transportation and Materials Moving, Visual and Performing Arts

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Paid to the college or financial aid office

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Recommendation letterDocumentsSpecial eligibility

This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. DLR- Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis.….
At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR- Fellowship must not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years, be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements….
An excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
Type A The following documents must be uploaded to the portal: Online application form; Cover page; Statement of the reasons for applying for a certain fellowship: Appendix; Complete curriculum vitae; Abstract of the final Bachelor (or equivalent) thesis;….

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Letter of recommendation
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Amount: Type A – Graduate Students (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 992 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, rent subsidy, health insurance, family allowances Type B – Doctoral Students (Doctorate in Germany): monthly instalment of 1.760 euros; plus e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances Type C – Postdoctoral Researchers (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 2.400 Type D – Senior Scientists (Research in Germany): monthly instalment of 2.760 euros Type E – Visiting Researchers PhD level: monthly instalment of 1.760 euros; plus health insurance, flat-rate travel allowance Postdoc level: monthly instalment of 2.400 euros Under certain circumstances, fellowship holders may receive the following additional benefits: 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: Further information Further information For further information see: www.daad.de/dlr

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

This award may be renewable.

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'DLR- Research Fellowships' is a programme implemented by the 'German Aerospace Center' (DLR) and the 'German Academic Exchange Service' (). DLR is Germany’s national research centre for aeronautics and space. Its extensive research and development work in Aeronautics, Space, Energy and Transport 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 programme by the…

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DLR- Research Fellowship Programme

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This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. DLR- Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of visit.
At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR- Fellowship must not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years, be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements in the field of research corresponding to the fellowship offer, Type A –have completed a first qualifying degree (Bachelor's, Diploma, equivalent) and must be enrolled in a Master's programme at a foreign or German univ…
An excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.

Key requirements (4)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

Recommendation letterDocumentsSpecial eligibility

This special programme is intended for highly-qualified foreign graduate and doctoral students as well as postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. DLR- Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis.….
At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR- Fellowship must not be of German nationality, or must be able to proof that the main place of residence lies outside of Germany for at least six years, be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements….
An excellent knowledge of English; knowledge of German is advantageous.
Type A The following documents must be uploaded to the portal: Online application form; Cover page; Statement of the reasons for applying for a certain fellowship: Appendix; Complete curriculum vitae; Abstract of the final Bachelor (or equivalent) thesis;….

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Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

This award may be renewable.

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DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme

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