DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships for International Researchers 2024

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 approx. 400 visiting scientists are employed in DLR´s 40 institutes and facilities at 20 locations in Germany.

Aim and Benefits

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

Requirements

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.