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,  Monthly stipend or lump sum
internships or senior thesis  Health Insurance
research
 Some travel reimbursement
 Open to students in all fields
 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

1 2 3
Semester or Full Year Summer Schools
Study Abroad for Language Internships
Support Acquistion +
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
o A comprehensive university
o Open to students in all fields
o 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
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Deadline: September 15
 Opportunities in
the Natural Sciences
and
Engineering

© Dörthe Hagenguth
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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

1 2 3

Scholarships for Research Grants Grants for

Full Degrees 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
DFG
DAAD
Research Training Groups
Research Grants
Position/Grant
Graduate Schools

Max Planck
Research Schools
Individual Doctoral Projects Leibniz
Graduate Schools

Fraunhofer Institutes
Individual Doctoral Helmholtz
Projects Research Schools and Graduate
Schools
Individual Doctoral Projects
DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst
German Academic Exchange Service
: : North America : :
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!