Opportunities for Study
and Research
in Germany
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Herzlich Willkommen!
DAAD - German Academic Exchange Service
Grants & Funding:
Undergraduates & Graduates
Dalhousie University
February 11, 2015
John Paul Kleiner
DAAD Information Centre Toronto
What is the DAAD?
 German national agency for international academic cooperation and
exchange
 Founded in 1925 as a way of connecting Germany to the world
 DAAD provides:
• Scholarships & grants (for all disciplines, at all stages)
• Information and counseling about studying & research in
Germany
• Support for internationalization of German universities
• The study of German language and culture abroad
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What is the DAAD? – Part II
 Facts & Figures:
• 70 Regional Offices and Information Centers worldwide
• Information Centre for Canada : Toronto
• Annual budget : ~ 470 m € / CAD $ 700 m in 2013
• Over 119,000 people supported by DAAD-administered
programs annually
• 2013: 330 from Canada / 804 to Canada
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The DAAD Network – Worldwide
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Why study in Germany?
Repères et références statistiques sur les enseignements, la
formation et la recherche (RERS 2012)
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Because Germany...
 has high academic and living
standards at a reasonable cost
 offers an outstanding research
infrastructure
 is home to almost 300,000
international university students
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Because Germany...
 is a convenient
base from which
to explore Europe
 provides a chance to
learn German, Europe’s
most-spoken
language
 enables access
to (a) vibrant
culture(s)
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DAAD Scholarships
 Funding for study abroad,
internships or senior thesis
research
 Open to students in all fields
 Monthly stipend or lump sum
 Health Insurance
 Some travel reimbursement
 All-Grantees meeting
 Previous knowledge of German
not required, but advantageous
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Opportunities for
Study and Research
in Germany:
Undergrads
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Overview: DAAD Opportunities for Undergrads
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Semester or Full Year
Study Abroad
Support
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Summer Schools
for Language
Acquistion +
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Internships
Undergraduate Scholarship
https://www.daad.org/undergrad
 Funding study, thesis research and/or internships
 Independently designed or organized programs
 For second- and third-year students
 All academic fields
 4 to 10 months during
the German academic year
 €650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend
 Deadline: January 31
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Dalhousie’s German Partner University
 Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
München
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A comprehensive university
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Open to students in all fields
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Courses in English
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University Summer Course Grant
https://www.daad.org/summercourse
 Funding for summer courses taught in German at German Universities
 For undergraduate and graduate students
 2 years minimum language requirement
 Courses must be 3 to 4 weeks in duration
 Focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects
 www.summerschools.de
 Deadline: December 15
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Intensive Language Courses in Germany
https://www.daad.org/ISK_undergrad
 Eight-week intensive courses at leading language institutes in Germany
 Requirements:
• undergraduates or graduate students in any field of study except
German Studies, German Language & Literature, and German
Translation & Interpretation
• Applicants must have completed 3 semesters
of college or university level German or have
achieved an equivalent level of language proficiency
 Terms of Award:
• Scholarship: €2,300; includes tuition, accommodation and a
cash allowance, health insurance, travel costs
Deadline: December 15
German Studies Research Grant
https://www.daad.org/germanstudies
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EMGIP – Bundestag Internship
https://www.daad.org/emgip
 Internships for 2 months at
German parliament
 Advanced undergrads or
graduate students
 Fields: political science,
international relations, law,
history, economics, or German.
 Excellent German skills needed
 Monthly salary from
German Bundestag
 DAAD can help with health
insurance and housing
Deadline: September 15
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© Dörthe Hagenguth
Opportunities in
the Natural Sciences
and
Engineering
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RISE – Research Internships in Science
and Engineering
https://www.daad.org/rise
 8-12 weeks in summer
 Web-based matching process
 Undergrads work directly with German doctoral
students at top labs across country
 No German required
 Scholarships and housing assistance provided
 306 interns placed in 2013
 Deadline: January 15
Study & Internship Program (SIP)
https://www.daad.org/sip
 1 semester coursework at a university of applied science
+ 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S.
 For second and third year students (at time of application)
 Language requirements depend on individual program
 € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance
 Deadline: February 15
Overview: DAAD Opportunities for Graduates
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Scholarships for
Full Degrees
Research Grants
Grants for
Language Learning
Study Scholarship for Graduates
https://www.daad.org/gradstudy
 Support for one or two years of
study in Germany
 Can be used to earn a Master’s
degree at a German university
 German language ability should
be commensurate with needs
 Final-year undergrads may apply
 60 awarded annually
 € 750/month; insurance; travel stipend
Deadline: November 4
Study Scholarship for Artists & Musicians
https://www.daad.org/graduates
 Fields: fine art, design, film, music, choreography and architecture
 Masters, PhD candidates, postdocs
 One academic year (October – July) with possibility of an extension
 €750/monthly, health insurance, travel reimbursement
Deadline: October 31
Masters Studies in Germany
 Admission with Canadian Bachelor’s degree
 Tuition Fees: Typically none at public
universities
 Study in English (or German)
 Graduate with degree recognized the world
over
 Find degree programs in searchable
database at: www.study-in.de
 Contact individual universities regarding
admissions
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Cost of Living and Studying
 Cost of Living: Euro 700-850/month
(2 year Masters degree =
max. Euro 20,400)
 Student Fees: Between Euro 0-300
per semester, incl. transit pass
 Work Permission: 90-180 days/year
 For information on student visa
requirements: www.canada.diplo.de
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Research Grants (for PhDs and Postdocs)
https://www.daad.org/gradresearch2
 1 to 10 months with the possibility of
an extension
 For PhD candidates and postdocs,
must have well-defined research project
 Can also be used to complete PhD in Germany
 Around 30 short term (< 6 mo.) and 60 long-term awarded annually
 Invitation by host institution essential
 Monthly support of ~ €1,000; travel stipend; insurance
 Deadlines: November 4 / May 15
PhD Studies in Germany
 Tuition free for most programs
 Study in English is possible
 Study in either a Graduate School
or „traditional“ German format
 Online resources to identify programs
or scholars of interest at:
www.research-in-germany.de/phd
PhD Research Grants and Positions
DAAD
Research Grants
Max Planck
Research Schools
Individual Doctoral Projects
Fraunhofer Institutes
Individual Doctoral
Projects
DAAD
: : North America : :
Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service
DFG
Research Training Groups
Position/Grant
Graduate Schools
Leibniz
Graduate Schools
Helmholtz
Research Schools and Graduate
Schools
Individual Doctoral Projects
Funding Resources: www.research-in-germany.de
RISE professional
https://www.daad.org/risepro3
 For undergraduate DAAD alumni,
recent graduates or Masters & PhD students
 Work place internships in industry
with leading German companies
 German requirements depend on the
nature of the internship
 Scholarships and housing assistance are provided
 2 week intensive language course for RISE and RISE
pro participants with little or no German
 €750-1000 monthly stipend plus health insurance and
partial travel reimbursement
Your Application to DAAD: Tips for Success
 Express why your activities in Germany are
critical to your academic or professional goals
 Show your passion: e.g. contact with and
interest from German institution/professor
 Submit quality letters of recommendation
 Make sure your application is on time and
complete
Online Resources for Study and Research in Germany
 Visit DAAD North America website:
www.daad.org/canada
 General information about study and
research in Germany
www.study-in.de/en
www.research-in-germany.de
www.internationale-studierende.de
 Funding resources:
www.funding-guide.de
Other opportunities to experience Germany
 YMA - Youth Mobility Agreement
http://www.canada.diplo.de/Vertretung/
kanada/en/02/visa/yma.html
 General Information
Experience-Germany.CA
http://experience-germany.ca/en/
DAAD Canada Contact
DAAD Information Centre
Toronto
daadca@daad.org
www.daad.org/canada
We hope to see you
soon in Germany!