DAAD Scholarship 2020 | Scholarship List, Eligibility Criteria, Rewards

DAAD Scholarship 2019 2020: DAAD Scholarship is one of the commonly inquired scholarships amongst students throughout the world. Governed by DAAD, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, German Academic Exchange Service, it is the biggest funding organisation in the whole world for the foreign exchange of students and researchers. DAAD has built a network of territorial offices and information stations in the associate countries via which details of DAAD scholarship plans, rewards, and bilateral research schemes are provided to scholars of those areas. DAAD Scholarship India is one such zonal office that provides a gateway to the scholars of India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

DAAD Scholarship List

With its comprehensive scholarship database, DAAD grants knowledge about a broad range of scholarships and other programs to scholars and researchers to pick from. The applicants picked for a DAAD scholarship get the scholarship expense, health protection, rent stipends, and several other stipends. DAAD Scholarship 2019 Deadline is different for different scholarships but mostly deadline falls around August-October 2019.

Below here is a complete list of DAAD Scholarship Germany/fellowships/grants/programs that students of India or the researchers or academics can apply for. Maximum of international scholars apply via DAAD to proceed with postgraduate studies abroad.

Note: The time period mentioned in the table above is tentative and subject to change.

Scholarship Rewards By DAAD

The applicants picked for the DAAD scholarships, programs, rewards, fellowships, etc., get monetary assistance in the sort of education fees, subsistence costs, traveling expenses and many other interests, though these advantages differ from scheme-to-scheme. The information on the remunerations of each of the DAAD scholarship discussed above is highlighted in the table given here.

DAAD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

Different DAAD scholarships/programs call for eligibility criteria as per the conditions of each scheme. Given below is the list of eligibility criteria for each of the DAAD scholarships.

Bilateral Exchange of Academics

• Under this course, the replacement of scientists and academics is supported by DAAD to promote international relations and bilateral research cooperation.
• To be qualified for this plan, applicants should have finished a doctoral degree.
• The applicants should be serving at a university or research institute as academics/scientists.

Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)

• The applicants should have finished graduation from any discipline.
• The applicants should have gained professional work experience of at least 2 years.

DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Courses

This DAAD Fellowship can be implemented by highly-qualified doctoral and postdoctoral students as well as senior scientists.

Helmut-Schmidt-courses (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance – PPGG)

• The applicants who have graduated in the field of social sciences/ political sciences/ law/ economics/ public administration are eligible to apply.
• The applicants should have received a first-class university degree.
• The applicants should be enthusiastic about contributing to the social and economic development of the home country.
• Mid-career professionals can also apply for this DAAD scholarship.

India IIT Master-Sandwich-courses (IIT)

Under this courses, students should be studying in the 2nd semester of 2-year master’s courses or 4th semester of 3-year of master’s courses or 8th semester of an integrated/dual degree courses from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

MEL – Master of European Law

The applicants should have passed Bachelor’s Degree in Law with first class.

Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (PRIME)

• The applicants should have finished their Ph.D. degrees earlier to the start of the fellowship.
• Applicants should fulfill the scheme’s versatility rule, i.e., they are free to pick any country (except Germany) as the purpose for their research stay overseas, provided they have not worked or studied in that country for more than a duration of 12 months during the three years leading the application deadline.

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

• Those applicants who are seeking courses in Natural & Technical Sciences, Agriculture & Forestry are qualified to apply.
• The applicants should be registered with the International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Experience (IAESTE).

Research Grants – Cotutelle Doctoral courses

• Highly-qualified doctoral applicants are available to apply.
• Also, graduates who have taken admission in doctoral courses at the time when they are beginning their grant-supported research are also eligible to apply.

Research Grants – Doctoral courses in Germany

• Highly-qualified young academics and scientists who have finished a master’s degree or diploma can apply.
• In extraordinary cases, applicants with bachelor’s degrees are also entitled to apply.

Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Architecture

• The applicants should have scored a first-class bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Monument Conservation, Urban Planning/Urban Development, Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture or Landscape Planning.
• The applicants should have an understanding of the language of instruction which matches the specifications of the chosen university.

Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Music

• The applicants should have obtained a first-class university degree in Music, the latest by the time of the start of scholarship-funded study courses.
• The applicants should have finished their degree no longer than 6 years previous to the application deadline.
• In case of not having attained a bachelor’s degree in music, the applicants should have at least consumed all the training opportunities available for their instrument in their country of birth.
• Also, the applicants should have a familiarity with the language of instruction which matches the requirements of the chosen university.

Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of the Performing Arts

• The applicants who have finished their bachelor’s degree in Performing Arts with first-class no longer than 6 years before the application deadline are eligible.
• The applicants should have received their degree by the time their scholarship-supported courses start.
• The applicants of Drama and Direction should have a good awareness of the German language.
• The applicants who have applied in the areas of Musicals, Performance Studies, Dance and Choreography require to have at least a basic understanding of German and a good knowledge of English.

Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

• The applicants who have finished their bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, Visual Communication and Film with first-class no longer than 6 years before the application deadline are eligible to apply.
• The applicants should have an understanding of the language of guidance which matches the requirements of the chosen university.

University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates

• The applicants seeking Bachelor’s and Master’s in any subject area can apply for these summer courses.
• The bachelor students should have finished their 2 academic years at the start of the courses.
• The applicants should be at least 18 years old when the funded stay starts.
• The applicants should be proficient in the German language with a minimum language level of B1.

DAAD Scholarship Application Process

Each of the DAAD scholarships listed in this article has its own application process. Most of the DAAD scholarships need to applied online by the applicants. The table given below tells you about where and how to apply for DAAD scholarship.

DAAD Scholarship Documents Required

List of the required documents (in the stated order)

• DAAD application form can be found under “Application Procedure”.
• A hand-signed CV (please use the Europass specimen form: http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/
• Hand-signed letter of motivation (with reference to current occupation), maximum of 2 pages
• Academic letter/s of recommendation (the letters must have a letterhead, a signature, and an office stamp and must be of recent date)
• Professional letter/s of recommendation from your employer (the letter must have a letterhead, a signature, and an official stamp and must be of recent date)
• Confirmation of employment from the employer in your home country and – if possible – a guarantee of reemployment.
• Proof of language abilities:
  English – TOEFL or IELTS (Note: We only accept an academic TOEFL).
  German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English, if available
• Copies of awarded academic degrees (certified translation if necessary)
• Copies of academic transcripts (certified translation if necessary)

DAAD Scholarship Requirements

Please check with the requirements of the according to University whether certified copies are required.

• Aggregate marks of 85 % and above or CGPA 8.5/10 and above of completed semesters at the time of application.
• The applicant must be a registered student of his / her institution. Acceptance cum invitation letter from a German professor for the internship.

FAQ’s on DAAD Scholarship

Question 1.
How to apply for DAAD Scholarship?

Answer:
The applications have to be sent directly to the respective University. Applications (or documents) sent to the DAAD will not be forwarded to the according to courses. The complete applications have to be submitted in English or German to be considered.

Question 2.
What documents are required to apply for the DAAD Scholarship?

Answer:

• DAAD Application Form
• Hand-signed CV
• Hand-signed letter of motivation
• Academic letter of recommendation
• Professional letter of recommendation from your employer
• Confirmation of employment from the employer
• Proof of language abilities

Question 3.
Where should I send the application form?

Answer:
DAAD India
Regional Office New Delhi
Address: c/o DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue
110029 New Delhi
Telephone: +91 (11) 6646-5500
Fax: +91 (11) 6646-5555
E-Mail: infodaaddelhi.org

Question 4.
Is there is any age limit to apply for DAAD Scholarships?

Answer:
No, there is usually no fixed age limit. There are individual exceptions in programs in which this is explicitly requested by an international partner. Some scholarship programs stipulate that only a certain amount of time should have elapsed since the last degree was taken. For details, please refer to the respective Call for Applications at www.funding-guide.de under the heading “Application requirements”.

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