German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

The DAAD is a joint association of German universities and student bodies to foster international relations.

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When applying to the DAAD funding programs, you must comply with certain funding guidelines. For more information, refer to the DAAD program overview.
Applications are submitted via the DAAD portal.
Some programs require endorsement from University management. In such cases, we coordinate the signature process in the Executive University Board. Contact us!

If you have not previously done so, fill out the external-funding notification form (PDF) and send it to your faculty administration.

In most cases, a grant agreement is concluded with the DAAD. We coordinate the procedure for the signing of the agreement within the University Administration and on the part of the DAAD. Get in touch with us!

The project can begin as soon as the agreement has all the necessary signatures.
In order to use the funds, you will need a project account (WBS element). All project-specific transactions are made from this account and recorded here—as are incoming funds, expenses, and costs.
Section 75: External-Funding Management sets up the project account and makes the funds available to the project head.
To best help you wrap up your DAAD project, the DAAD has to grant Section 75: External-Funding Management access to its portal for your project.
The hiring procedure can take up to 6 weeks.

handle your bank statements (Management Accounting Team)
with other financial overviews (Section 75: External-Funding Management)
with necessary proof of use of costs for the German Research Foundation (Section 75: External-Funding Management)
if you want to increase hours or extend contracts for staff (HR)
to procure project materials, equipment, and services (procurement)
if you want to undertake work-related travel (Work-Related Travel Team).

The project account will be closed by Section 75: External-Funding Management upon project completion.