(Updated September 2026)

DAAD/Cornell Exchange Fellowships

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR DAAD/CORNELL EXCHANGE FELLOWSHIPS ACADEMIC YEAR 2027-2028

APPLICATIONS are now invited for DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service (www.daad.org ) Graduate Scholarship for the Academic Year 2027-2028. The Graduate Scholarships enable students to study at a German university (Study Scholarships) or to work on a research project in Germany (Long-Term Research Grants).  DAAD fellowships include monthly stipends ranging from 992 euros to 1,400 euros, health insurance and travel stipend.

DAAD offers the following Graduate Scholarships:

Study Scholarships For final-year undergraduate students and recent graduates of all disciplines pursuing either a full master's degree at a German university or study in Germany as part of a master's program in their home country. 

Research Grants Open to doctoral students who wish to conduct a research project in Germany for 2–12 months. 

Applicants submit all requested documents, including supporting letter of reference, via the Online Portal. Applicants will receive a PDF version of their completed application summary.

• SUBMIT: one pdf of the application summary to Keeley Boerman at kse6@cornell.edu
• DEADLINE: Monday, October 19, 2026

* Please note the department deadline is earlier than the dates posted on the DAAD website to allow for review and submittal by Cornell DAAD Campus Advisors.

Questions?  Find the answers here! Or contact Keeley Boerman (kse6@cornell.edu; 255-4047) or Anette Schwarz (as163@cornell.edu)

PLEASE NOTE Candidates selected by the Cornell Selection Committee will be entered into the national competition and evaluated by DAAD appointed international selection committee.  Their decisions are binding and no reasons for decisions will be given.