The DAAD Programme for Project-Related Personal Exchange (PPP) 2027 supports international research collaboration between German research institutions and partner institutions in selected countries. Funded by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with support from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the programme promotes short-term research exchanges that strengthen scientific cooperation and encourage knowledge sharing.
The programme is designed to help research teams work together on joint projects while providing valuable international experience for early-career researchers.
DAAD Programme for Project-Related Personal Exchange Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany (with partner countries)
- Funded By: German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Study Level: Postgraduate and Research
- Eligible Countries: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, South Korea, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Taiwan, and the United States
- Programme Type: Research Exchange
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
Programme Details
The Programme for Project-Related Personal Exchange (PPP) supports project-based collaboration between German researchers and international research teams. Rather than funding degree programmes, the initiative finances short-term research visits that enable researchers from both countries to work together on mutually beneficial research projects.
A major objective of the programme is to strengthen long-term scientific partnerships while supporting the development of early-career researchers through international collaboration.
Programme Benefits
The programme provides:
- Funding for short-term research stays
- Travel support for German project participants
- Mobility funding for research collaboration
- Opportunities for international scientific networking
- Support for collaborative research across a wide range of disciplines (subject to country-specific conditions)
Note: Funding provided by DAAD covers only the German participants. International partner institutions are expected to obtain funding from the relevant funding agency in their own country.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be:
- State-run or state-recognized German universities.
- Non-profit, independent, non-university research institutions based in Germany.
- Engaged in collaborative research with an eligible international partner institution.
- Applying for a project that promotes joint scientific research and researcher mobility.
Individual students generally do not apply directly for this programme. Applications are submitted by eligible German institutions on behalf of collaborative research projects.
How to Apply
To apply for the DAAD PPP Programme:
- Confirm that your German institution is eligible to participate.
- Establish a research partnership with an eligible institution in one of the participating countries.
- Develop a joint research proposal.
- Submit the application through the official DAAD application process.
- Ensure that the international partner secures parallel funding from the appropriate funding organization in their own country.
- Submit the application before the deadline.
📋 Required Documents
- Completed DAAD application form
- Joint research project proposal
- Detailed project work plan and timeline
- Institutional endorsement or support letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the participating researchers
- Budget or funding plan, where applicable
- Proof of collaboration with the partner institution
- Any additional supporting documents specified in the relevant DAAD PPP call for proposals