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What benefits would I get from the German Chancellor Fellowship, and how much is the monthly grant?

03 Nov 2026 · Answered by Edayachandiran Velmurugan · 1 min read
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The German Chancellor Fellowship offers a monthly grant of EUR 2,200, EUR 2,500 or EUR 2,700, depending on your training and career level. It also supports health insurance, travel, accommodation help, a language course, a study tour and a EUR 500 monthly allowance to the host.

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The fellowship pays a monthly grant that depends on your training and career level, and it adds several other kinds of support. Amounts and benefits can change, so confirm them on the official page.

Monthly Grant and Allowances

BenefitAmount or detail
Monthly grant, depending on training and career levelEUR 2,200, EUR 2,500 or EUR 2,700 (approx INR 2.35 to 2.88 L)
Monthly research allowance provided to the host in GermanyEUR 500 (approx INR 53,330)

Other Support Included

  • Additional financial support for accompanying family members and for an intensive language course before and during the fellowship.
  • Individual support for finding accommodation for all participants.
  • Funding for health insurance and travel costs during your stay in Germany.
  • Funding and allowances for a two-week study tour to meet fellow program members and explore German culture and society.
  • Extensive networking opportunities with program alumni.

My Advice

Work out which grant level matches your career stage before you apply, and plan your budget around the full package, not only the monthly figure. Check the official fellowship page for the latest amounts.

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