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DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships

DAAD/Volker Lannert

German Aerospace Center (DLR) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Outstanding scientists and researchers can conduct research and PhD students can complete a doctorate in the fields of space, aeronautics, energy, transport, digitalisation and security at an institute of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Who can apply?

International PhD students, postdocs and established researchers with

• a very good university degree equivalent to a German master’s degree or doctorate in a relevant subject
• excellent English language skills

Further requirements

The fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each fellowship advertisement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit.

Type and extent of funding

The fellowship for PhD students is 1,760 euros per month with additional flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance and family allowances. Early career researchers receive a fellowship of 2,400 euros per month and established researchers 2,760 euros per month.

• 36 months for PhD students
• 6 to 24 months for early career researchers
• 1 to 3 months for established researchers

Application

Please visit the DAAD-DLR website for details of fellowships. Available fellowships and application deadlines are listed under “Current offers”. Your application must be submitted online through the DAAD portal. You can access the application portal through the scholarship database. Some documents need to be sent separately by post. For information on how and where to apply, please check the programme website (see link below).

‘DLR – DAAD Research Fellowships’ is a programme implemented by the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

DLR job portal

DLR is the national aeronautics and space research centre of the Federal Republic of Germany. Find current DLR vacancies in the fields of aeronautics, space, energy, transport and security here.

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Journey into practical research – explorers wanted!

Put your knowledge into practice, acquire new skills and carry out your research project – as a student, DLR is the right place for you. And as a doctoral candidate as well.

Why? Here at DLR, you are not only immersed in our research work, but can also help shape it. You are a valued member of the team who contributes to the work of an institute or facility. And you gain valuable experience in the world of science, which can be the basis for your next career steps. At DLR, for example!

Our programmes for students and doctoral candidates

• Bachelor’s and master’s theses in all locations from Aachen to Zittau and in Almeria, Spain

GERMANY: PhD Scholarships in Aeronautics and Space

Munich Aerospace awards doctoral scholarships in the field of aerospace research to support young scientists. The scholarships are aimed at qualified university graduates who have completed their studies in a field relevant to aerospace and are now aspiring for a doctorate at the Technical University of Munich or the Bundeswehr University Munich.

To promote excellent, scientific young academics, Munich Aerospace awards PhD scholarships on several research topics

• Autonomous Collision Avoidance for Multi-Spacecraft Systems

• Machine Learning for Network Management and Resource Allocation in Future Satellite Systems

• Multiaccess and Security Coding for Massive loT Satellite Systems

• Robust and efficient real-time flight path optimization

• Intelligent Control of Highly Over-Actuated Flight Systems

• Hybrid lightweight structures by additive manufacturing

• Small Aero Engines – Performance and Emissions using Drop-In Fuels

The Scholarship

The Munich Aerospace scholarship amount is 1.575 € per month granted for a minimum of 12 months and limited to a maximum of 3 years. Munich Aerospace scholarship holders are entitled to attend the Munich Aerospace Graduate School, formed by the TUM Graduate School and the DLR_Graduate_Program, and have access to special events and trainings. An additional grant of up to € 6.100 per year will be available to cover expenses that are directly related to the PhD project (e.g. textbooks, laptop, conference travels, public transport, housing subsidy). The scholarship holder is part of a Munich Aerospace research group and receives additional technical support from the research group head. The candidates receive their PHD from TUM or UniBwM.

Interested?

You can find the detailed scholarship announcements on the website . 

The application deadline is March 15, 2021.