DAAD
(DeutscherAkademischerAustauschDienst)

(German Academic Exchange Service)

Fellowships for Graduate Study and/or Research in

Germany

2017-2018

Study Scholarships and Research Grantswill be offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) for University of California, Berkeley undergraduate seniors, graduate students and post-doctoral researchers to undertake up to 10 months of study and/or research in Germany during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Eligibility:

  • In general, applicants must be US or Canadian citizens. Foreign nationals who have been in a full-time degree program at a university in the US or Canada for at least one year by the time of application deadline are also eligible.All foreign nationals must contact DAAD New York before applying to determine eligibility.
  • Applicants in all academic fields are welcome to apply.For study in the fields of dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, or veterinary medicine, contact DAAD for special guidelines.
  • Students in arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German.
  • Please see more detailed eligibility requirements in the DAAD web applications below.

Applicants should have well-defined research projects for which study in Germany is essential, and should be well prepared to carry out these intended activities. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study or conduct research in a particular department, institute or laboratory. Applicants must also possess knowledge of German commensurate with their proposed projects.

Monthly stipends range from approximately €750 - €1000. In addition, DAAD will cover health insurance and a flat rate subsidy for travel costs.The rate is determined by DAAD.

For further information, contact Michael Sacramento (510-642-7739, ).

University Deadline

OCTOBER 19, 2016

Study Scholarship and Research GrantApplications are available on the web:

Applications must be submittedwith the

appropriate UniversityChecklist

DAAD Study Scholarship Application

University Checklist 2017-2018

Please complete and return this checklist to the Graduate Services: Fellowships office, 318 Sproul Hall together with your 1 original online generated application packet( 2 copies. You may open your official transcripts to make photocopies. Exception:Photocopies of the letter of reference are not needed. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Applications should not be stapled, laminated or bound in folders. The University deadline and items on this checklist overridesthose on the DAAD website.

NameTelephone Number

Address

DepartmentSID

Email address

_____Study ScholarshipOnline application form (Printed from the Online Application Portal

_____Resume/Curriculum Vitae

_____Study Proposal

_____Letter of Admission to study program in Germany (can be submitted before the study program begins if not available at the time of application)

For prospective applicants who will start their master’s program in Germany, or already in the first year of a master’s degree program in Germany:

_____Form “Information about your preferred master programmes”

Or

For a study period in Germany as part of a postgraduate or Master’s degree completed in USA:

_____Proof that the academic achievements rendered in Germany will be recognized in home country. (Letter from applicant’s academic department is acceptable)

_____University degree certificate indicating final grade(s)

Official Transcripts, Last University Degree Certificate if applicable (e.g. Bachelor or Master)

______

Name of InstitutionName of Institution

______

Name of InstitutionName of Institution

_____DAAD Language Evaluation Form

_____Reference Letter______

Name of Recommender

_____1 original application packet plus 2 copies submitted

University Deadline

OCTOBER 19, 2016

DAAD Research GrantApplication
University Checklist 2017-2018

Please complete and return this checklist to the Graduate Services: Fellowships office, 318 Sproul Hall together with your 1 online generated application packet ( plus 2 copies. You may open your official transcripts to make photocopies. Exception:Photocopies of the letter(s) of referenceare not needed. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Applications should not be stapled, laminated or bound in folders. The University deadline and items on this checklist overrides those on the DAAD website.

NameTelephone Number

Address

DepartmentSID

Email address

_____Research GrantOnline application(Printed from the Online Application Portal )

_____Resume/Curriculum Vitae

_____List of publications (if applicable)

_____Extensive and detailed description of the research proposal (discussed with adviser)and previous research work

_____Schedule of planned research work

Or

In case of structured doctoral study program in Germany, description/course catalog of the chosen program

_____Letter confirming supervision by an academic adviser in Germany

Or

For structured PhD programs, proof of admission to a PhD program or evidence of existing contact with the University

_____University degree certificate(s)

Official Transcripts, Last University Degree Certificate if applicable (e.g. Bachelor Master or PhD

______

Name of InstitutionName of Institution

______

Name of InstitutionName of Institution

_____DAAD Language Evaluation Form

_____Reference Letter(s)If you are applying for a “Research Grant-Doctoral Programmes in Germany”: Please note that this grant requires 2 references.

_____1 original application packet plus 2 copies submitted

University Deadline

OCTOBER 19, 2016