German DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

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German DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026 (Fully Funded)

DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) has announced applications for its short-term “DAAD Re-Invitation Program” for the 2026 session . This prestigious program, hosted by the German Academic Exchange Service and supported by the German Federal Foreign Office, aims to enable former international students who previously received DAAD EPOS or DAAD scholarships to return to Germany for research and work projects at participating state-recognized higher education or research institutes. The program duration is 1-3 months . It offers support including a monthly stipend, Travel Allowance, and Insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to gain immersive experience in Germany and strengthen your international academic networks. Below are details about the program's benefits, application process, and requirements.

DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026 Overview

• Country: Germany
• Organized by: German Academic Exchange Service
• Host Institutes: State-Recognized German Institutes

The program offers the following support for 1-3 months:

• A monthly grant of 2000 euros for:
• Lecturers
• Teachers
• Assistant Professors
• A monthly grant of 2,150 euros for Professors

Program Structure

The program is divided into different lines, including:

• Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
• Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders of the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses
• Applicants who previously received DAAD research grants or scholarships funded by the Federal Foreign Office for over six months.
• Former scholarship holders of East Germany (GDR) who studied in Germany for 1 year.
• Program line 2 is for applicants who completed their degree through the “Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)” scholarship.

Who can Apply?

• The DAAD Re-Invitation program is open to all nationals.
• At least 3 years must have passed since leaving Germany.
• Applicants must propose a convincing research or work project in coordination with a German institute.

The application process is online. Interested applicants should visit the official portal, select their country, review the requirements, and submit their application via the provided link.