Apply for the DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded) - the official Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders from the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It helps eligible alumni return to Germany for a short research or working project and reconnect with academic and professional partners.
Funding covers 1 to 3 months in 2027 at a state or state-recognised university, non-university research institute, or - for alumni working outside academia - a host in business, administration, culture, or media. Typical support includes a monthly fellowship (about €2,000 - €2,150 depending on status) plus a travel allowance.
This Opportunity Station guide covers programme lines, benefits, eligibility, documents, timelines, and how to apply via the DAAD portal.
Quick Facts - DAAD Re-Invitation Programme 2027
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Germany |
| Funder | German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) |
| Programme | Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders |
| Type | Fully funded short research / working stay |
| Duration | 1 - 3 months (non-renewable; once within three years) |
| Funding year | Stay must begin in 2027 |
| Monthly value | Approx. €2,000 - €2,150 (by academic status) + travel allowance |
| Who | Former DAAD (or eligible GDR) scholarship holders / EPOS alumni (line B) |
| Typical deadline | 31 August 2026 (confirm country-specific date on DAAD database) |
| Selection | Often February 2027 |
| Funding start | Often from May 2027 |
| Official apply | DAAD Scholarship Database - Re-invitation |
Why Apply for the DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027?
- Return to Germany for a focused research or professional project
- Monthly fellowship plus travel support
- Flexible 1 - 3 month stay (single or multiple German host institutions)
- Strengthen long-term academic and professional networks
- Open to alumni working inside or outside the university sector
What Can Be Funded?
- Research and working projects at state or state-recognised higher education institutions or non-university research institutes in Germany
- Working stays in business, administration, culture, or media (for former scholarship holders outside academia)
- Visits may be split across several host institutions
- Funding may be claimed only once within three years
Programme Lines
- Line A: Re-invitation for former DAAD research-grant or study-scholarship holders (Federal Foreign Office funding for more than six months), and eligible former GDR scholarship holders who studied at least one year in Germany
- Line B: Re-invitation for former scholarship holders of Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) who successfully completed their studies
Funding Benefits
- Monthly fellowship typically about €2,000 to €2,150 (depending on academic status)
- Travel allowance (unless covered by another source)
- 1 - 3 months of funded stay in Germany starting in 2027
- Workplace / project support arranged with your German host
Exact rates and entitlements are confirmed in the official DAAD call for your origin country.
Eligibility Requirements
- Be a former DAAD scholarship holder meeting Line A or Line B rules (or eligible former GDR scholarship holder)
- Generally must not have lived in Germany for at least three years before applying
- Coordinate a research or working project with a German cooperation partner / host
- Obtain a host invitation confirming workplace and project support
- Funding period must begin in 2027
Required Documents (Typical)
- Online application via the DAAD portal
- CV and detailed work / research plan
- Invitation / confirmation from the German host institution
- Proof of previous DAAD (or eligible) scholarship
- Translations into German or English if documents are in another language
- Any additional forms listed in the current database entry
How to Apply
- Open the official listing in the DAAD Scholarship Database.
- Check your country-specific deadline and documents (dates can vary by origin).
- Register in the DAAD portal when it opens (at least ~6 weeks before the deadline).
- Prepare your work plan and secure a German host invitation.
- Submit all required files before the portal closes at 24:00 (CET/CEST) on the deadline day.
- For the 2027 funding round, many origins list a deadline around 31 August 2026, with selection often in February 2027 and funding from May 2027.
Official Links
Apply / Programme entry - DAAD Scholarship Database
DAAD alumni overview - Re-invitation Programme
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FAQs - DAAD Re-Invitation Program 2027
Is the programme fully funded?
Yes in the sense of a DAAD-funded short stay: monthly fellowship plus travel allowance for an approved 1 - 3 month project in Germany. Confirm exact amounts in the official call.
What is the application deadline?
Often around 31 August 2026 for funding starting in 2027, but always verify the date shown for your country in the DAAD database.
How long is the stay?
Between 1 and 3 months. The grant is non-renewable and can usually be claimed only once within three years.
Who can apply?
Former DAAD scholarship holders (and eligible GDR / EPOS alumni under the programme lines) who meet residence and host-cooperation requirements.
Can I stay at more than one institution?
Yes - a research or working visit may take place at several host institutions in Germany if coordinated in your plan.
