GROW – Research Opportunities for the South
GROW – Research Opportunities for the South is listed by for business management and marketing graduate students. Award information: monthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros for doctoral candidates and postdocs, 2.000 euros for assistant professors and lecturers, and 2.150 euros for full professors (* Definition of postdoctoral researchers: the PhD must have been completed no more than four years before the application deadline) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance co...
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- Graduate Students comparing scholarship options for study in Germany.
- Students in business management and marketing or a closely related program.
- Applicants who match the listed country rules (Angola, Argentina, Bangladesh).
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- is listed as the scholarship provider.
- Listed award information: monthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros for doctoral candidates and postdocs, 2.000 euros for assistant professors and lecturers, and 2.150 euros for full professors (* Definition of postdoctoral researchers: the PhD must have been completed no more than four years before the application deadline) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4) travel allowance Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs incurred abroad that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 8) Benefits from third parties are partially credited towards the scholarship. Information on this can be found in the important scholarship information in section F, point 6..
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- The listed award (monthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros for doctoral candidates and postdocs, 2.000 euros for assistant professors and lecturers, and 2.150 euros for full professors (* Definition of postdoctoral researchers: the PhD must have been completed no more than four years before the application deadline) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4) travel allowance Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs incurred abroad that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 8) Benefits from third parties are partially credited towards the scholarship. Information on this can be found in the important scholarship information in section F, point 6.) may reduce education costs if you qualify.
- The opportunity is tied to , which can make provider rules easier to verify.
- It is relevant for students focused on business management and marketing.
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- Confirm the final deadline and timezone on the official listing.
- Verify that your study level, country, and program match the provider rules.
- Check whether monthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros for doctoral candidates and postdocs, 2.000 euros for assistant professors and lecturers, and 2.150 euros for full professors (* Definition of postdoctoral researchers: the PhD must have been completed no more than four years before the application deadline) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4) travel allowance Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs incurred abroad that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 8) Benefits from third parties are partially credited towards the scholarship. Information on this can be found in the important scholarship information in section F, point 6. is fixed, renewable, or conditional.
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May 4, 2026
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Who can apply
- Applications are open to doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, university teachers and established academics and scientists from countries on the OECD DAC list—primaril...
- Women, socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals and persons from disadvantaged regions or groups are especially encouraged to apply.
- You are not eligible to apply if you are already in Germany at the time of application or are conducting your entire doctoral or postdoctoral research at a German higher educati...
- Please check if the following criteria are fulfilled (also read our important scholarship information, section A): Doctoral students: The start of your doctorate should not be m...
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Study levels
Graduate student
Field of study
Business Management and Marketing, Education, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics, Legal Professions and Law Studies, Theology and Religious Vocations, Visual and Performing Arts
Payout method
Paid to the college or financial aid office
Next steps
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- Prepare the required materials shown in this listing: Letter of recommendation, Supporting documents (as listed in requirements), Résumé or CV.
- Plan submission around the listed deadline: Application deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here:.
- Use the application path to confirm eligibility, documents, and any updated deadline before submitting.
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- Work backward from Application deadlines are updated annually in the second quarter. In most cases, they are in the same period as the previous year. You can find the current dates here: so materials are ready before the cutoff.
- Keep academic records, GPA evidence, or merit examples easy to reference.
- Match your materials to the eligibility wording instead of relying only on the catalog summary.
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- Applications are open to doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, university teachers and established academics and scientists from countries on the OECD DAC list—primarily in Sub-Saharan Africa, but also in Latin America and Asia , who are employed at a university or a….
- Please check if the following criteria are fulfilled (also read our important scholarship information , section A): Doctoral students: The start of your doctorate should not be more than 3 years ago at the application deadline.….
- Certificates, proof of credits, certifications and translations may be scanned in non-certified form and uploaded to the portal. The reserves the right to request certified copies of the documents.….
Required documents
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- Letter of recommendation
- Supporting documents (as listed in requirements)
- Résumé or CV
- Certificate or enrollment verification
Award & payment
Amount: monthly scholarship payments of 1.400 euros for doctoral candidates and postdocs, 2.000 euros for assistant professors and lecturers, and 2.150 euros for full professors (* Definition of postdoctoral researchers: the PhD must have been completed no more than four years before the application deadline) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover (see also our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 4) travel allowance Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: In case of a disability or chronic illness: on application, a subsidy may be provided for justified additional costs incurred abroad that are necessary to realise the project in Germany and that are not covered by a third party; whether and to what extent a subsidy will be paid, will be reviewed and determined on an individual basis (see important information for scholarship applicants , section F, point 8) Benefits from third parties are partially credited towards the DAAD scholarship. Information on this can be found in the important scholarship information in section F, point 6.
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
This award may be renewable.
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Selection criteria
An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews the applications. Selection Criteria – Programme Line 1: Preparatory and Cooperation Visits Academic Qualification specific academic achievements relevant to the project, to be demonstrated in the CV Quality and Development Relevance of the Proposal quality of the proposal and development relevance (To what extent does the project have a clear link to development challenges in the region of origin and to one or more of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?) plausibility of the choice of host institutions in Germany extent of academic coordination and prior contact consistency, feasibility and appropriateness of the work and time plan Potential and Sustainability potential to effectively integrate results into the academic and institutional context of the home country contribution to establishing or deepening scientific networks and partnerships between the home region and Germany, and likelihood of continuation beyond the funding period contribution to capacity building and sustainable knowledge transfer in the home region, with expected multiplier effects Selection Criteria – Programme Line 2: Research Stays Academic Qualification: for doctoral candidates and postdocs: academic grades (Master’s and PhD) scientific achievements (e.g. publications, presentations) Quality of the research proposal: quality, originality, currency and development relevance of the research proposal, including the choice of host institution and prior contact clear, realistic transfer concept outlining concrete measures for implementing results in the home region feasibility and consistency of the work and time plan for doctoral students: integration of the research project into the overall doctoral project (in terms of content/time) Potential of the applicant: career prospects: significance of the research and stay in Germany for academic and professional development motivation: academic and personal reasons for the stay, and relevance of the project for institutional capacity building in the home country extracurricular engagement: additional skills and societal commitment The selection committee also gives due consideration to equal opportunities ; you can provide relevant information in the application form (see important scholarship information , section E, point 3). For more information on the selection procedure, go to important scholarship information , section E.
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The programme is aimed at early career researchers as well as established academics and scientists from countries on the OECD DAC list in Sub Saharan Africa :Latin America and Asia are additionally envisaged as target regions. It funds short research stays in Germany as well as preparatory and cooperation visits to support the implementation of development related research projects and the establishment of international scientific collaborations. Scholarship holders will deepen their subject specific, methodologica…
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