The program is open to all those who have completed their doctorate by the start of the funding period and have at least one published publication to show by the application deadline. The target group of the program are young scientists who see their professional career in Germany in the long term.  

Timetable:

Opening of the application portal: May 2025
Application deadline: 29.08.2025
Selection result: Beginning of March 2026
Start of funding: 01.06.2026- 01.11.2026

Date: 29.08.2025 (see above)
Address: DAAD, Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn
Further information: Call for applications