GROW – Global Research Opportunities for the South (DAAD 2026–2027): Fully Funded Research in Germany

The GROW programme offers fully funded short-term research opportunities in Germany for scholars from developing countries. It is funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and supported by BMZ, with two funding tracks for preparatory/cooperation visits and independent research stays. Participants receive a monthly stipend, travel allowance, and health and liability insurance, among other possible supports, to conduct development-focused research and build collaborations that can benefit their home institutions.

Monthly stipend, travel allowance, health/accident/liability insurance, potential additional subsidies for disability or chronic illness, and other program-specific benefits.

To apply, you must be employed at a university or research institute in your home country and come from an OECD DAC-listed country; applicants can be doctoral candidates, postdoctoral researchers, university teachers, or established academics and scientists.

Submit an online application with required documents through the DAAD portal and follow the programme's application instructions.