Germany: Scholarships and funding for Australians

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The 200+ programmes with which the DAAD pursues its goals range from short-term research or teaching exchange through to doctoral scholarships for (post) graduates from developing countries which last several years, and from information visits by delegations of foreign university rectors and vice-chancellors through to the long-term regional programme which aims to create efficient higher education systems in the Third World. Essentially, DAAD funding programmes are open for all countries of the world and for all disciplines. In some cases, the exchange frameworks and procedures have been embedded in international cultural agreements or defined in arrangements reached between the DAAD and its partner organisations abroad. As a rule, the other party will also offer corresponding measures (eg. reciprocal scholarships, payments and services from the host country,exemption from fees).

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a joint organisation of the German institutions of higher education. The purpose of the DAAD is to promote relations between these German institutions and higher education institutions abroad, primarily through the exchange of students, academics and scientists.
The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to advanced students, young higher education graduates and academics from all fields of science and humanities as well as from fields of music and art.
As a rule, the age limit for most programmes is 32. Study beginners cannot be considered for support.
Applicants, who have been resident in Germany for longer than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.
You will find more detailed information on scholarships and funding on the DAAD website: www.funding-guide.de
Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found on the application form which can obtained on the Internet: www.daad.de/en/form
The application should generally be submitted to the DAAD Information Centre in Sydney:
Dr. Andreas Jaeger
Director of the DAAD Information Centre
c/o Goethe-Institut Sydney
Woollahra NSW 2025 Australia
E-Mail: daad.australia@web.de
ic.daad.de/sydney

University Winter Course Grants

Objective

In co-operation with the universities in Essen, Freiburg and Leipzig the DAAD offers scholarships to participate in a Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs. This program is designed for students and young academics with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German studies who are interested in improving their language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs.

Duration

Courses last six weeks and are offered in the winter months.

Requirements

excellently-qualified undergraduates, graduate students and young academics in all fields who have successfully completed at least two academic years of study
graduates in German and German academics are excluded

Deadline

31 August; the new offer as well as application forms may be obtained from

Heads of Department of German at universities in Australia
DAAD Information Centre

One-Semester Scholarships for University Students Reading German Studies

Objective

These one-semester scholarships provide foreign students reading German studies, German as a foreign language, or translation studies with an opportunity to spend a semester studying at a state (public) or state-recognised German higher education institution.

Duration

One-semester scholarships are awarded for the summer (1 April) or the winter semester (1 October) and cannot be extended.

Requirements

excellently-qualified students, when they begin the scholarship-supported semester, have successfully completed their second or third academic year
a convincing presentation of the academic and personal motives for the planned study semester in Germany

Deadline

31 August

Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Young Academics and Scientists

Objective

Research grants provide young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute as follows

research projects at a German university for a doctorate in the home country
research projects or continuing education without aiming for a formal degree/qualification

Duration

One to 12 months; scholarships may be extended up to 24 months

Requirements

excellently-qualified graduates holding a Master’s degree
a convincing and well-planned research or continuing education and training project

Deadline

30 September. There is an alternate deadline of 31 March for short term visits up to six months

Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines

Objective

Study scholarships are awarded to provide foreign graduates of all disciplines with opportunities to complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course at a German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master's/Diplom).

Duration

10 to 24 months

Requirements

excellently-qualified graduates holding a first degree (Bachelor’s)
a convincing presentation of the applicant’s academic and personal reasons for the planned study project in Germany

Deadline

30 September

Study Scholarships for Artists

Objective: These study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Art, Design, Film, Music and Architecture as well as Drama, Direction, Dance and Choreography with an opportunity to complete a course of extension studies, without gaining a formal degree or qualification, at a German state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution.
Duration: one academic year, scholarships may be extended
Requirements: appropriate degree
Deadline: 30 September (for a period as of October of the following year)

Leibniz-DAAD-Scholarships for Doctoral Candidates and Postdocs

Objective

This programme is open to highly motivated and qualified graduates, PhD students and young academics aiming to carry out research at one of the participating Leibniz Institutes. Candidates should be aware of the research profile of possible host institutes. It is expected that the candidates rank among the top performers of their corresponding peer group.

Scholarships and Duration

Type A: Doctorate (PhD) in Germany, up to 36 months
Type B: Research projects with the aim of gaining a Doctorate in the home country, 12 to 24 months
Type C: Research projects for young academics, 12 to 24 months

Requirements

excellently-qualified university graduates who hold a Diplom or Master’s degree at the time they commence the supported research (Type A or B) or who have already gained their doctorate / PhD (Type C).
The most important selection criteria are the previous study and research achievements in one of the research fields of the participating Leibniz Institutes.

Deadline

New offers will be published in September under “Announcements” on the homepage of the DAAD.

Helmholtz-DAAD-Scholarships

Objective

The special programme jointly run by the Helmholtz Association and the DAAD is intended for highly-qualified foreign doctoral and postdoctoral students. Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowships offer excellent young scientists and researchers from all around the world the opportunity to do research at a Helmholtz Centre in Germany.
The Helmholtz Association works on solving the grand challenges which face society, science and industry and concentrates on researching systems of great complexity in the following six research fields: Earth and Environment, Energy, Health, Key Technologies, Structure of Matter, Transport and Space.

Scholarships and Duration

Type A: Doctorate in Germany, up to 36 months
Type B: Research in Germany, 12 to 24 months

Requirements

At the time of their application, applicants for a Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship must

be able to prove their excellent study or research achievements
have completed their studies or research with a university degree for Type A or with a PhD for Type B

Deadline

New offers will be published in September under “Announcements” on the homepage of the DAAD.

Re-invitation Programme for Former Scholarship Holders

Objective

Former one-year scholarship holders can apply for re-invitation to Germany to complete a research or work project at a state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute.

Duration

One to three months

Requirements

well-planned research or work project to be completed during the stay in Germany
proof of a workplace being provided at the host institute
support for a re-invitation can only be awarded once in any three-year period

Deadline

30 September for stays to run from February of the following year
31 March for stays to run from August of the same year

Study Visits / Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany by Foreign Students

Objective

The programme aims to

provide students with subject-related knowledge by arranging appropriate visits, tours and information meetings (Study Visits) or by organising subject-related seminars and practical courses.
give students a greater understanding of and insight (regional and area studies) into economic, political and cultural life in Germany.

Duration

Seven to 12 days

Requirements

groups of students who are fully matriculated in their third semester (2nd year) or higher in a relevant degree programme
10 to 15 persons

Deadline

15 November for trips to commence in the summer semester (1 April – 30 September)
15 May for trips to commence in the winter semester (1 October – 31 March)

Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry

Objective: Practical training placements for students are arranged by the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE)
Duration: Two to three months
Requirements and deadlines: Specific information on conditions of eligibility and training placement in Germany are available from the National IAESTE Committee in Australia:
PO Box 218
Hawthorn VIC 3122
Australia
Homepage: www.swin.edu.au/chem/iaeste

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