You are looking for possibilities to fund a study or research stay in Germany?
The DAAD is Germany's largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programs with which academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world is supported. These programs range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes through to doctoral scholarships lasting several years. The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art. Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher. This support is largely financed from public funds made available by the German Federal Foreign Office.
The scholarship programs presented hereafter were designed especially for Australian students and academics.
• Applicants are generally expected to be Australian nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they are permanent residents of Australia. Temporary residents need to prove that they have been long-term residents of Australia for at least six years and that they intend to remain in Australia for the foreseeable future. If you are not an Australian national or if you have lived less than six years in Australia, please click here for a list of addresses of DAAD Representatives in your region.
• As a rule, 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, and all programs especially for Australians put together in our leaflet.
• Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found on the application forms, eg. the form for research grants and study scholarships or the form for research grants for academics and scienists and re-invitation scholarships.
Deutschlandkundlicher Hochschulwinterkurs
(University Winter Course Grants)
In co-operation with the DAAD, the Universities of Freiburg, Leipzig and Essen as well as the Freie Universitaet Berlin offer a "Deutschlandkundlicher Winterkurs" lasting 6 weeks (4 weeks in Berlin). The program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students 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.
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One-Semester Scholarships for University Students Reading German Studies
Students reading German studies, German as a foreign language, or translation studies can apply for a scholarship to spend a semester studying at a state-recognised German higher education institution.
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Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines
Graduates of all disciplines can apply for a scholarship 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).
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Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Young Academics and Scientists
Research grants provide young 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.
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Study Visits to Germany for Groups of Foreign Students
The study visits program aims to help foreign students, visiting Germany under the guidance of a lecturer, make contacts in their specific academic field and gain a knowledge of Germany.
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Scholarship Program for Artists
Study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Arts, Design, Film, Music and Architecture with an opportunity to complete a course of extension studies at a state institution of higher education in Germany, without gaining a formal degree or qualification.
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Practical Traineeship for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry
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).
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Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists
These grants and scholarships aim to provide foreign academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute in Germany.
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Research Stays for Go8 Researchers -
Group of Eight Australia – Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme
The scheme aims to foster research collaborations between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers by supporting exchanges between Australian and German researchers.
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Visiting Lectureships / Professorships Program
The program aims to enable foreign academics on longer term visiting lectureships or professorships to teach at universities in Germany, at the same time acting as important disseminators who enable their German host university to deepen and develop its international relations and who help to encourage foreign students to study in Germany. Teaching in English will be very much appreciated!
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Re-Invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders
The Re-invitation Program helps the DAAD maintain contacts with its former one-year scholarship holders and with former scholarship holders who have studied in East Germany (GDR) for at least one year. Former scholarship holders meeting these requirements can apply for re-invitation to Germany to complete a research or work project at a state higher education institution or non-university research institute.
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N.B.: The programs "Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists" and "Scholarship Program for Artists: Study Visits for Academics" are no longer being offered. Academic staff are requested to refer to the scholarship program of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation .
