The Goethe Research Academy for Early Career Researchers (GRADE) awards five completion scholarships to international doctoral candidates of Goethe University Frankfurt. The scholarships are sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Stiftung zur Förderung der internationalen wissenschaftlichen Beziehungen der Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität.
The GRADE Completion Scholarships aim at supporting international doctoral candidates in the final stages of their doctoral thesis (completion should be in 2026 or early 2027). Successful applicants will receive 1000 Euro per month for the duration of 3 months, which can be paid out from July 2026.
The call for applications is open to all international doctoral candidates of Goethe University Frankfurt. Awardees of a scholarship cannot have substantial employment – at Goethe University or with another employer – during the period of the scholarship or another scholarship for the same purpose. Please take note of the additional information on the eligibility criteria in the FAQ.
The deadline is March 29, 2026.
More information and the application form are available her.
