The DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027 is now accepting applications from former DAAD scholarship holders who wish to return to Germany for short-term research, academic collaboration, or professional projects. Funded by the German Federal Foreign Office, this fully funded program enables DAAD alumni to strengthen academic and professional networks while conducting research or collaborative work at German universities, research institutes, and other recognized institutions.
The program provides financial support for stays ranging from 1 to 3 months and is designed to help former scholarship recipients maintain long-term connections with Germany's academic and research community.
Program Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Funded By: German Federal Foreign Office
- Administered By: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Program Name: DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027
- Program Type: Research and Professional Stay
- Duration: 1–3 Months
- Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Nationalities: All Nationalities (Eligible DAAD Alumni)
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Deadline: Varies by Country
Degree Level
The program is available for:
- Graduates
- Master's Degree Holders
- PhD Researchers
- Postdoctoral Researchers
- University Faculty Members
- DAAD Alumni
Eligible Fields
Applicants from all academic disciplines are welcome, including:
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Medicine
- Social Sciences
- Humanities
- Law
- Business
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Sciences
- Agriculture
- Arts
- Media and Communications
- Public Administration
- Cultural Studies
- Other Academic and Professional Fields
Eligible Nationalities
The DAAD Re-Invitation Program is open to eligible applicants from all countries, provided they meet the DAAD alumni requirements.
Financial Benefits
Selected participants will receive:
- Monthly stipend
- Round-trip travel expenses
- Health insurance coverage
- Financial support for research or professional visits in Germany
- Opportunity to collaborate with German universities and research institutions
- Access to Germany's academic and research networks
What Can Be Funded?
The program supports:
- Research projects at German universities
- Research at recognized German research institutes
- Academic collaboration with German researchers
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Professional visits to:
- Businesses
- Public administration institutions
- Cultural organizations
- Media organizations (for non-academic professionals)
Types of DAAD Re-Invitation Programs
1. Re-Invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders
This category is intended for:
- Former DAAD scholarship recipients whose scholarship lasted longer than six months and was funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
- Former scholarship holders from the former German Democratic Republic (GDR) who studied in Germany for at least one year.
2. Re-Invitation Program for Former EPOS Scholarship Holders
This category is designed for:
- Former recipients of the DAAD Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) scholarship who successfully completed their postgraduate studies under the EPOS program.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be a former DAAD scholarship holder or eligible EPOS scholarship recipient.
- Be of any nationality.
- Have not resided in Germany during the last three years.
- Obtain an invitation or acceptance letter from a German host institution before applying.
- Submit a complete online application through the DAAD portal.
- Meet any country-specific requirements published by DAAD.
Required Documents
Applicants should prepare:
- Completed online application form
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research or work plan
- Invitation letter from the German host institution
- Academic certificates
- Passport copy
- Additional documents required by DAAD for the applicant's country
Application Process
To apply for the DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027:
- Visit the official DAAD scholarship portal.
- Select your country to review country-specific requirements and deadlines.
- Secure an invitation from a German university, research institute, or eligible host organization.
- Prepare all required application documents.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload the supporting documents.
- Submit your application before the deadline applicable to your country.
Why Apply for the DAAD Re-Invitation Program?
The DAAD Re-Invitation Program offers former scholarship holders the opportunity to renew academic partnerships, expand international research collaborations, and strengthen professional networks in Germany. Participants benefit from financial support while working with leading universities, research institutes, businesses, and cultural organizations, helping advance their academic and professional careers.
