DAAD 2023 Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

This programme offers former scholarship holders the opportunity 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
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Re-invitation Programme
• 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 funding source.
• Other payments cannot be made.

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.

Requirements for Re-invitation Programme Qualification

• Former holders of DAAD research grants or study scholarships, who were funded for 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.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Re-invitation Programme

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?

Duration of DAAD Re-invitation Programme: 

• One to three months; the grant length is decided by a selection committee and depends on the project in question and the applicant’s work schedule.
• The grant is non-renewable.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.