DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026 in Germany (Fully Funded)

August 26, 2025

As the name suggests, the DAAD Re-Invitation Program is for former DAAD scholarship holders from abroad, re-inviting them to Germany to carry out research and working projects. This program is aimed at individuals who have previously been granted a DAAD scholarship, including a DAAD EPOS scholarship. It enables alumni to conduct research at a state-recognized German university or institute. The program duration is one to three months. There is no application fee, and this program is open to all nationals from all countries. Moreover, it is a fully funded program, supported by the German Federal Foreign Office. Below are more details about the DAAD Re-Invitation Program’s requirements, financial benefits, and the application process

Details About the DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026

  • Host Country: Germany
  • Location: German Universities or Institutes
  • Duration: 1 to 3 Months
  • Benefits: Fully Funded
  • Deadline: Check on the DAAD Website

Who can apply?

  • Graduates
  • Post-Doctoral Researchers
  • Faculties

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

  • Monthly Stipend
  • Travel Expenses to/from Germany
  • Health Insurance by DAAD

What can be funded?

  • Research or Working Projects at German universities and research institutes.
  • Professional Stays in business, administration, culture, or media (for non-academic professionals).

Types of Programs

There are two types of Programs:

  1. Re-invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders
  2. Re-invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders of the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

1) Re-invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders

  • Previous DAAD scholarship recipients (research or study, over six months’ funding from the Federal Foreign Office).
  • Former GDR scholarship holders who studied in Germany for at least one year.

2) Re-invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders of the Development-Related Postgraduate Courses

Former DAAD EPOS scholarship holders who completed their studies.

Eligibility Criteria

  • This program is open to all the Nationals.
  • Applicants must not have resided in Germany for at least the past three years.
  • You must have received an offer from Germany.

How to Apply for the DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2026?

Candidates have to apply online from the DAAD Website. Select your country and check the application process. The Link to the official website is below.

USE THIS LINK TO APPLY

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