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PhDFully Funded

TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme Germany 2027

Location

Germany

Funding Amount

Monthly stipend EUR 2000-2500 + round-trip airfare + health insurance

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions throughout the year; apply any time via TWAS portal

Field of Study

Science, Technology, Engineering, Social Sciences

About This Scholarship

The TWAS-DFG Cooperation Visits Programme is a joint initiative of The World Academy of Sciences and the German Research Foundation. It offers research fellowships of 2 to 3 months for scientists from developing countries to visit research institutions in Germany for collaborative research. This program is highly valuable for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers seeking to establish international collaborations and access Germany world-leading scientific infrastructure. Fellows are expected to conduct collaborative research with a German host scientist and contribute to publishable scientific outputs. All STEM and social science disciplines are eligible. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance, and health insurance. Applications are accepted year-round on a rolling basis.

Benefits

Monthly stipend of EUR 2000-2500 during the fellowship

Round-trip economy class international airfare

Comprehensive health and accident insurance

Research consumables allowance

Access to German university and research institute infrastructure

Opportunity to build lasting academic partnerships in Germany

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Requirements

Citizen or permanent resident of a developing country listed by TWAS

Active PhD student or postdoctoral researcher at a university in a developing country

Must have a confirmed host scientist at a German research institution

Research proposal outlining the collaborative work plan

English language proficiency

Strong academic publications record preferred

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