Programmes and assistance offered by the DAAD for Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania
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University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students
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Study Visits / Study Seminars and Internships in Germany by Foreign Students
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"European Recovery Programme"-Study Scholarships for Graduates of Economics
Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Scientists
Scholarships for University Academics and Scientists
Further country-specific information is available on the DAAD website here.
University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students
DAAD programme description here.
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Here and in the DAAD brochure „Sommerkurse in Deutschland“ (re-issued each year) you can find the courses offered.
- Courses indicated by this symbol
may be attended by students holding a DAAD university summer course scholarship. - Scholarship allowance: 850 euros + travelling allowance (min. 250 eoros)
- Applications are open to students of all subject areas who, at the time of their application, have at least completed one academic year of their studies. At the time of starting the scholarship, applicants must be enrolled as students in a Bachelor's, Master's or Magister programme. Applicants must prove German language knowledge of level B1, approximately.
- Doctoral students and applicants who had already received a DAAD scholarship in the past (incl. University Summer School Grants) or a longer scholarship from another organisation to visit Germany are not eligible for this programme.
Application papers (one copy):
Please submit the application papers in German language.
- DAAD application form, in German only (pdf/doc)
- CV (in table form)
- a detailed statement of why you want to participate in a university summer course
- Letter of Recommendation (Report) using the DAAD Form (pdf/doc)written in German or English by a native postdoctoral university teacher
- Details of your academic record (shown by year or semester) with grades, informal, but confirmed by the responsible unit of your university (German or English translation, if necessary by the applicant)
- Proof of German language skills (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants)
Application deadline: 15th November 2011 (date of receipt)
DAAD commissions in Tallinn resp. Riga resp. Vilnius and Bonn will select the successful applicants.
Study Visits / Study Seminars and Internships in Germany by Foreign Students
DAAD programme description here.
You can get all the information and application papers at the DAAD Information Center in Riga, from the DAAD Lektors as well as at the Department 224 at the DAAD central agency in Bonn.
Please note that the grant per person per day has been increased to 50 Euros!
Application deadlines:
Applications must habe been submitted via the DAAD Portal by the following deadlines at the latest:
- 1st of November each year for trips starting from 1st of March
(DAAD decides in mid-January) - 1st of February each year for trips starting from 1st of June
(DAAD decides in mid-April) - 1st of May each year for trips starting from 1st of September
(DAAD decides in mid-July).
Application papers:
- Application form online including budget and list of participants
- Statement of reasons and description of programme content outlining exactly what the group wishes to visit and view, both in terms of subject-specific (academic) content and German regional/area studies content (vague or generally-worded descriptions such as “visits to museums”, “universities” are not acceptable on their own)
- Schedule (in tabular form)
- Description of content preparation for the trip (e.g. preparatory seminars)
- Proof of contacts on the German side (in the case of Study Visits), especially in higher education (e.g. by submitting copies of correspondence - invitations, confirmations). Proof of contacts on the foreign side (in the case of Study Seminars/Practicals), commenting on the significance of the proposed Study Seminar/Practical and how it is integrated into the academic development (programme path) of the foreign participants (general agreements, cooperation agreements, and similar documents do not, on their own, provide sufficient proof and can only be submitted to document further the specific contacts)
- Statement of opinion of the DAAD Information Centre (in the case of Study Visits)
Application address:
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Referat 513
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
The DAAD commissions in Tallinn resp. Riga resp. Vilnius and Bonn will select the successful applicants.
Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry
DAAD programme description here.
Practical training placements for students of the above mentioned subjects are arranged by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE). Placements are, however, only available to countries with a National IAESTE Committee.
EST
IAESTE Estonia
Tallinn Technical University
Ehitajate tee 5
19086 Tallinn
Estonia
Tel : +372 6 203 623
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LV
IAESTE Latvia
RTU, Kalku 1
Riga LV-1658
Latvia
Visiting address:
RTU BF,
Azenes 16/20-329
Riga LV-1048
Latvia
Tel: +371 2 8868961
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www.iaeste.rtu.lv
LT
IAESTE Lithuania
Kaunas University of Technology
K. Donelaicio st. 73-115
LT-44029 Kaunas,
Lithuania
Tel: +370 37 321330
Fax: +370 37 300856
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www.karjera.ktu.lt
Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines
DAAD programme description here.
Study scholarships are awarded to provide foreign graduates of all disciplines with opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course at a state (public) or state-recognised German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master's/Diplom). Funding can also be approved if only the first or second year of a postgraduate or Master's programme is to be completed in Germany, while the degree will be gained at the foreign university.
- Duration: Depending on the length of the chosen degree course or study project, the study scholarship will be awarded for between 10 and 24 months.
- Monthly award of 750 euros + bonuses
- Applications are open to excellently-qualified graduates who, at the latest when they commence their scholarship-supported studies, hold a first degree (Bachelor 's, Diploma, or comparable academic degree).
- Candidates are responsible for their own admission arrangements.
- If the degree programme includes a several month long stay abroad, funding for this stay abroad will generally only be considered if it takes place in an EU Country (not in the home country) and covers a maximum of 25% of the scholarship term and lasts a maximum of 6 months.
Application papers (4 separate copies):
- The application is conducted by an online application procedure, click here to start the application.
Please pay attention to the information and advice on the start page of the online application! - CV (in table form)
- Besides previous academic achievements, the most important selection criterion is a convincing presentation of the applicant's academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany.
- Description of the planned postgraduate course (official text of the university, e.g. brochure or information you can find on the internet), with a note concerning the actual duration of the course (in months)
- Letter of recommendation from the home university that includes an assessment of the applicant’s expert knowledge and capability. The certificate has to be written on the DAAD form (pdf/doc).
- Certificate of qualification for university matriculation (secondary school leaving certificate): copy of the original and copy of the certified translation.
- Details of your academic record (shown by year or semester) with grades, informal, but confirmed by the responsible unit of your university (German or English translation, if necessary by the applicant)
- Degree certificate of your university (B.A., diploma) – copy of the original and copy of the certified translation (German or English)
- if applicable: list of publications
- Proof of German language skills (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants).
German language skills are also required by scholarship holders, who are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English. Scholarship holders, who have been awarded a scholarship of more than 6 months and have less knowledge of German language (less that B2-level), will be given a two-month German language course in Germany, financed by the DAAD. This language course is compulsory and has to be completed before your scholarship starts. - Proof of English language skills when scholarship holders are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants).
- If the applicant is absolving a two year programme at a university in his home country and applies for only one year in Germany, a document must be provided which states that credits from the year in Germany will be fully acknowledged. This document may be a certificate provided by the university for this particular case, or a general curriculum description. It must also be shown that the stay in Germany will not affect the lenght of the study programme.
Application deadline: 15th of November 2011 (date of receipt)
After a preselection in January the best qualified applicants will be invited to an obligatory personal interview which will take place by the end of February with a German-Estonian resp. German-Latvian resp. German-Lithuanian selection commission in Tallinn resp. Riga resp. Vilnius.
The applicants will be informed about the decision by the end of April.
"European Recovery Programme"-Study Scholarships for Graduates of Economics
DAAD programme description here.
Please read the information about "Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines", the guidelines are equivalent.
Scholarships for Artists and Architects: Study Scholarships
DAAD programme description here.
These study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Art, Design, Film, Music, Architecture as well as Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc.) with an opportunity to complete a course of extension studies, without gaining a formal degree or qualification, or to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diplom), at a German state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution.
Please readthe special leaflets for the fields of
Fine Arts/ Design/ Film
Music
Performing Arts ( Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography)
Architecture
- Duration: 1 academic year
- It is also possible to apply for a Master's programme in artistic subjects lasting between one and two years.
- Monthly scholarship: 750 euros + bonuses
Application papers (2 separate copies):
- The application is conducted by an online application procedure, click here to start the application.
Please pay attention to the information and advice on the start page of the online application! - CV (in table form)
- Details of your studies and artistic career and above all a description of your professional and personal motives for the planned study in Germany (cover letter)
- Letter of recommendation from one home university teacher that includes an assessment of the applicant’s expert knowledge and capability. The certificate has to be written on the DAAD form (pdf/doc).
- Certificate of qualification for university matriculation (secondary school leaving certificate): copy of the original and copy of the certified translation
- Details of your academic record (shown by year or semester) with grades, informal, but confirmed by the responsible unit at your university (German or English translation, if necessary by the applicant)
- Degree certificate of your university (B.A., Diploma) – copy of the original and copy of the certified translation (German or English)
- Invitation letter from an academic supervisor of the chosen German host institute
- Concerning Master's programmes: Description of the planned postgraduate course (official text of the university, e.g. brochure or information you can find on the internet), with a note concerning the actual duration of the course (in months)
- In addition: special leaflets (in German and English) for the fields of art, music and architecture that provide information on particular items (such as samples of work or a portfolio) which applicants need to submit.
- if applicable: list of publications
- Proof of German language skills (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants).
German language skills are also required by scholarship holders who are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English. Scholarship holders, who have been awarded a scholarship of more than 6 months and have less knowledge of German language (less than B2-level), will be given a two-month German language course in Germany, financed by the DAAD. This language course is compulsory and has to be completed before your scholarship starts. - Proof of English language skills when scholarship holders are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants).
Application deadline: 15th November 2011 (date of receipt)
Application address:
DAAD, Referat Mittelosteuropa
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
The DAAD commission will select the successful applicants in January/February.
The applicants will be informed about the decision by the end of March.
Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists
DAAD programme description here.
Duration: Depending on the project in question and on the applicant 's work schedule, grants can generally be paid for between one and ten months. In the case of full doctoral programmes in Germany, grants can be paid for up to three years, in exceptional cases up to four years.
- Monthly award of 750 euros (graduates holding a first degree) or 1,000 euros (doctoral candidates)
- By the time of the application, the last graduation must be dated back not longer than:
6 years for graduates; 3 years for doctoral candidates (starting point of the promotion); 4 years for postdocs. - If you want to graduate in Germany, the submission for your dissertation is necessary after the first year of sponsorship. Otherwise, you cannot extend your scholarship.
- It is not possible for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania doctoral programmes to be run under the "DAAD Sandwich Model".
- Research stay in Germany:
1 June till 31 January for grants of 1 to 6 months
1 October till 31 July for grants of 7 to 10 months
Application papers (3 separate copies):
- The application is conducted by an online application procedure, click here to start the application.
Please pay attention to the information and advice on the start page of the online application! - CV (in table form)
- Besides previous study achievements, the most important selection criterion is a convincing case for a well-planned research, continuing education or training project to be completed during the stay in Germany, which has been coordinated and agreed with an academic supervisor at the chosen German host institute.
- Two academic references on DAAD Form (pdf/doc) by academics, who have some knowledge of the applicant’s personal achievements and capacities, as well as their academic qualities. (Applications for research stays of 1 – 6 months just need one reference.)
- Certificate of qualification for university matriculation (secondary school leaving certificate): copy of the original and copy of the certified translation (except for short time research grants 1 – 6 months ).
- Details of your academic record (down by year or semester) with grades, informal, but confirmed by the responsible unit of your university (German or English translation, if necessary by the applicant)
- Degree certificate of your university (B.A., diploma) – copy of the original and copy of the certified translation (German or English)
- Invitation letter from an academic supervisor of the chosen German host institute
- if applicable: list of publications
- Proof of German language skills (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants; apllicants for short term research grants from 1 – 6 months do not need to provide a proof of German language skills).
German language skills are also required by scholarship holders, who are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English. Scholarship holders, who have been awarded a scholarship of more than 6 months and have less knowledge of German language (less than B2-level), will be given a two-month German language course in Germany, financed by the DAAD. This language course is compulsory and has to be completed before your scholarship starts. - Proof of English language skills when scholarship holders are enrolled in degree courses which are instructed in English (see general information for DAAD scholarship applicants; apllicants for short term research grants from 1 – 6 months do not need to provide a proof of German language skills).
Special note for medical students: The special leaflet "Additional information on DAAD-research-grants for applicants from medical fields" provides information on specific requirements (also available on the Internet) here.
Application deadline: 15th November 2011 (date of receipt)
After a preselection of a German-Estonian resp. German-Latvian resp. German-Lithuanian commission of university professors, the best qualified applicants will be selected by a commission of university teachers in Bonn which will take place in March.
The applicants will be informed about the decision by the end of April.
DAAD/Roche Diagnostics Postdoctoral Programme
DAAD programme description here.
- Duration: 12 – 24 months
- Monthly allowance of 1,840 euros.
- German language course (based on current level of German).
The DAAD and “Roche Diagnostics” is offering scholarships for advanced research placements at one of Europe’s leading Biotechnology centres in Penzberg, near Munich or in Mannheim. The scholarships are open to all highly qualified young post-doctoral scholars from EU countries and the USA. The scholarships are aimed at young post-doctoral researchers for whom experience in industrial research is an important qualifying step in their professional careers. Experimental research and developments in the area of Diagnostics will be supported by German university professors.
Application Criteria:
- Applicants must have an excellent academic background.
- Applicants will be selected, based on their previous academic achievements. Candidates should display knowledge of at least one of the following areas of study: Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Bio-Informatics, or Biochemistry.
Application papers:
Application details can be found on the application form (“Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships”). This can be found on DAAD website or at any local DAAD office.
Please also note the following before completing the application form:
- Questions 7-9: do not complete.
- Question 10: It is not necessary to complete a research proposal.
Applicants should, instead, submit a detailed report on research undertaken to date and information on your chosen fields of research (including your second and third choice options). - A German language qualification is not required.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
All applications should be submitted to ‘Referat 521’ at the DAAD Head Office in Bonn (which also provides further information):
DAAD, Referat 521,
Postfach 20 04 04,
D-53134 Bonn, Germany
Tel.: ++49-228/8 82 339
Fax: ++49-228/8 82 444
e-mail:
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DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships in the fields of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research
‘DLR – DAAD Research Fellowships’ is a new programme implemented by the ‘Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt’ (DLR) and the ‘German Academic Exchange Service’ (DAAD).
DAAD programme description here.
Current offers you can find here.
DLR-DAAD Fellowships are defined and awarded on an individual basis. Each Fellowship announcement will indicate the specific qualification requirements and terms of the visit. The current offers are published under ‘DLR-DAAD Fellowships - Current Offers’ on the homepages of the DAAD and the DLR.
Fellowship Types and Duration
Type Target Group Fellowship Goal Funding Duration
A Doctoral Students Doctorate in Germany 36 months
B Postdoctoral Students Research in Germany 6 to 24 months
C Senior Scientists Research in Germany 1 to 3 months
Fellowships are always awarded for the length of the research stay in Germany. The host DLR Institute and the fellowship candidate will agree upon the length of this term.
Application Requirements
At the time of their application, applicants for a DLR-DAAD Fellowship must
- be able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,
- Type A: have completed their studies or research with a university degree
- Type B: have completed their studies with a doctorate/PhD/Candidate (Russia),
- Type C: applicants must be working in higher education or at a research institute; positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/ Ph.D.
- have an excellent knowledge of English, please provide evidence of this through the submission of appropriate language certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/217); a knowledge of German is advantageous,
- in general not be older than 32 years (Type A) or have completed their doctorate in the last two years (Type B) or assessed individually according to prerequisites (Type C).
Special note for applicants from the field of medicine: A university degree is considered equivalent to the German medical practice licence, the Approbation – that is proof of at least seven years of medical training and the licence to practice medicine in the home country.
Applicants are expected to submit the complete a special application form. Accompanying documents are listed in the Special Application Form.
Applicants are not required to submit any confirmation of academic supervision.
Application deadlines depend on the offers.
Application address:
DAAD, Referat 421
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
The DAAD regrets to be unable to consider incomplete applications.
Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
DAAD programme description here.
Duration: 1 – 3 months (between June und January of the following year)
- Depending on the applicant 's academic status, the monthly award will amount to 1,840 euros for assistant lecturers, assistant professors and young lecturers, and 1,990 euros for professors. In exceptional cases this may be increased to 2,240 euros.
- Travel expenses will not be paid.
- Requirements: detailed description of your research project, written confirmation of the research cooperation, including express reference to the applicant 's project, good German or English language skills, previous academic achievements (for example, recent publications) which are connected with the research topic
- DAAD support for a research stay can only be awarded once in any three-year period.
Application papers (2 separate copies):
- DAAD application form "Research Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists"
- CV (in table form)
- Detailed and precise description of your academic achievements and a convincing and well- planned description of your research project for your stay in Germany.
- Invitation by an academic of the German host institute
- List of publications
- Schedule (time and location) of the stay
Application deadline:
15th November 2011 for a research stay from 1st of June 2012 to 31st of January 2013
The DAAD commission of university professors in Bonn will select the successful applicants by the end of March.
The applicants will be informed about the decision by the end of April.
Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders
DAAD programme description here.
To maintain contact with Germany, former DAAD Research Grant or Study Scholarship holders with funding for more than six months and former DDR (East German) Scholarship holders who studied in Germany for at least one year can apply for a re-invitation. Funding is available for research and working projects at a state or state-recognised (public) university or a non-university research institution. Former graduates working outside the science sector can also apply for funding to cover a working stay at another institution in business or industry, administration, culture or media.
- Duration: Depending on the applicant 's work schedule, the research stay can last between one and three months (between June and January of the following year).
- Depending on the applicant 's academic status, the monthly award will amount to 1,840 euros for assistant lecturers, assistant professors and young lecturers, and 1,990 euros for professors. In exceptional cases this may be increased to 2,240 euros.
- Travel expenses will not be paid
- DAAD support for a research or work stay can only be awarded once in any three-year period.
Application papers (2 separate copies):
- DAAD application form "Research Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists"
- CV (in table form)
- Convincing and well-planned description of your research or work project to be completed during the stay in Germany
- Invitation by an academic of the German host institute
- List of publications
- Schedule (time and location) of the stay
Application deadline: 15th November 2011 for a research stay from 1st of June 2012 to 31st of January 2013
Application address:
DAAD, Referat Mittelosteuropa
Kennedyallee 50
D-53175 Bonn
The DAAD commission of university professors in Bonn will select the successful applicants by the end of March.
The applicants will be informed about the decision by the end of April.
The invitation will be declared by the president of the DAAD.
