Find below the most important funding opportunities for researchers and lecturers.

Name of the programme	targets	Benefits	Duration	Call for applications
Research stays for university academics and scientists	university lecturers / scientists at universities / research institutes	Transport (optional) upkeep monthly stipend health insurance	1-3 months	Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Funding for foreign visiting lecturers at German universities	Lecturers at foreign universities (no Germans)	Transport upkeep health insurance	3-24 months with the possibility for extension	Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Short-term lecturership	academics at German universities	Transport daily allowance health insurance	4 weeks to 6 months	The DAAD finances the short-term lectureships from federal public funds. Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for the year 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Long-term lecturership	academics at German universities	Transport daily allowance health insurance	3-5 years	Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Re-invitation programme	DAAD-Alumni, Germany Alumni (with a stay in Germany of at least 10 months)	Transport upkeep health insurance	1-3 months	Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Herder Programme (Emeriti)	retired German professors, in exceptional cases managers of the business community	Transport daily allowance health insurance fixed lump sum	6 months or 1 year	Unfortunately, the financial resources for this program are no longer available for 2022 due to budget cuts. Therefore, applications can no longer be submitted until further notice. As soon as applications are possible again, we will reopen the application portal.
Bilateral Exchange of Academics	German and foreign academics and scientists	stipend	14 days to 3 months	Official announcement