DAAD 2021 Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders (Germany)

The aim of this programme is to enable former scholarship holders to carry out research and working projects in Germany and to maintain contacts as part of DAAD’s global alumni network.

• Table of Content
• About DAAD
• Re-invitation Programme
• Aim and Benefits of Re-invitation Programme
• Requirements for Re-invitation Programme Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Re-invitation Programme

Aim and Benefits of Re-invitation Programme

• Monthly payments of
  2,000 euros for assistant teachers, assistant professors and lecturers
  2,150 euros for professors

Monthly payments for former scholarship holders who work outside the science sector will be calculated based upon their qualifications accordingly.

• Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding.
• Other payments cannot be made.

Requirements for Re-invitation Programme Qualification

• Former holders of DAAD research grants or study scholarships, who were funded for a period of over six months
• Applicants must have returned to their home country at least three years previously.
• The research or working project must be coordinated with a cooperation partner in Germany.

What can be funded?

• Research and working projects at state or state-recognised institutions of higher education or non-university research institutes in Germany
• Working stays at an institution in business, administration, culture or media for former scholarship holders who work outside the science sector.
• A research or working visit can also take place at several host institutions.
• Funding may only be claimed once within three years.

Selection Criteria: An independent selection committee reviews applications.

The most important selection criteria are:

• Academic achievements and, if applicable, publications, which must be documented in the curriculum vitae and a list of publications
• A convincing and well-planned research or work project
• In the case of working stays outside the science sector, particular attention is paid to the following questions:
  – Will the stay in Germany have a sustainable effect on your professional activity?
  – Can you expect it to have multiplier effects, for example, in the form of planned publications?
  – Will your stay in Germany promote existing cooperations?

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.