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Important information for scholarship applicants

You would like to apply for a DAAD scholarship in Germany? Information and answers to questions about application conditions, requirements and the selection procedure are available here.

• Requirements for scholarship application
• Preparing your application
• Planning your project
• Writing your application
• The selection procedure
• Scholarship benefits

A. Requirements for scholarship application

1. is there an age limit for daad scholarships.

No, there is usually no fixed age limit. There are individual exceptions in programmes in which this is explicitly requested by an international partner. Most scholarship programmes stipulate that only a certain amount of time should have elapsed since the last degree was obtained (see also question 2 ). For details, please refer to the respective Call for Applications at www.funding-guide.de under the heading "Application requirements" .

2. I finished my university degree or started my doctorate longer ago than the application requirements specify. Am I still eligible to apply?

Yes, an application may be permissible under the following circumstances which may have a delaying effect on studies or doctoral projects:

• pregnancy and childbirth
• care of children up to the age of 12 (maximum of three years per child)
• care of care-dependent relatives
• disability or chronic illness
• prolonged, serious illness
• compulsory military service
• if applicable, other circumstances.

The dates of birth of children and periods of childcare or care of relatives or longer periods of absence due to illness or disability should be indicated in the application form; the last free text field "Other comments / Information"  is available for this purpose. DAAD reserves the right to ask you to submit appropriate supporting documents.

Please provide proof of disabilities or illnesses in the form of a disability card or medical certificate. If possible, the medical certificate should indicate the periods of absence.

Information about studying abroad with a disability or chronic illness is provided in the following: Mobility with a Disability .

Other circumstances must also be justified and substantiated with supporting documents.

3. I have not completed my university degree by the application deadline. Am I still eligible to apply for a scholarship?

Yes, in programmes which require a first university degree, you can apply in your last year of study. You must then meet all the academic requirements set out in the Call for Applications by the time your funding period begins. Also, you can hand in your degree later; it must be submitted before the start of the funding period.

4. I'm already in Germany. Am I still eligible to apply?

Yes, if you have been in Germany for a maximum of 15 months by the closing date for applications and the Call for Scholarship Applications makes no other specifications.

5. I am not currently living in my country of origin. Am I still eligible to apply for a scholarship?

An application from your current country of residence is possible under certain circumstances:

• If you wish to apply for a short-term scholarship (up to 6 months), you must have lived in your country of residence for at least one year at the time of application and have a residence there.
• If you would like to come to Germany for more than 6 months, you must also have obtained your last degree (e.g. Bachelor / Master ) in your country of residence or obtain this degree until the start of the scholarship.

In any case, you can apply from your country of origin, even if you currently live in another country and meet the above requirements. Your country of origin is usually the country in which you have spent most of your life and may differ from your nationality.

Example: You were born and raised in Albania and have lived in the UK for four years , where you also obtained your Bachelor's degree. It is best to apply from the UK as you have a UK degree. It is possible to apply from Albania as an alternative. - However, you may not apply from both countries at the same time.

We strongly recommend that you seek information and advice to find out which scholarship programmes are available to you. Contact persons are listed in the Scholarship database under "Contact and advice" .

6. I have dual citizenship. From which country should I apply?

Dual nationals must apply from their country of origin (usually the country where you have spent most of your life). If the requirements are met, an application from the current country of residence is also possible, as described above (A5) . Nationality alone does not entitle you to apply from a country you have never lived in and are not currently living in.

Example: You were born and raised in Argentina, currently live there and have Argentinean and Italian citizenship. You can only apply from Argentina. It is not possible to apply from Italy.

7. I am enrolled in a study programme at a German university and aim to complete this degree in Germany, or I am completing a doctoral degree at a German university. Can I apply for a DAAD scholarship for a stay in a country other than Germany?

Under the following conditions, foreign nationals who live in Germany may also apply for a DAAD scholarhip for stays in other countries than Germany.

• You are enrolled in a study programme at a German university with the aim of obtaining a degree from the German university, or
• you are doing your doctorate at a German university

and want do go abroad during this time . This regulation does not apply to international students/ doctoral candidates who are already being funded with an "Incoming DAAD scholarship" in Germany.

In addition, persons of equal status to Germans according to § 8 Para. 1 Number 2ff. Paragraph 2, Paragraph 2a, and Paragraph 3 BAföG can apply. In this context, the wording of the law applies, which can be found here .

Furthermore, it will be checked to what extent there is a connection to Germany and whether there is a justified expectation that you will return to Germany after the end of the temporary stay abroad.

A funding in your home country is usually excluded.

Programmes for funding abroad for students in Germany are listed in our scholarship database www.auslands-stipendien.de .

8. Can I apply for a scholarship whatever subject I am studying?

Principally yes: DAAD offers many  scholarship programmes that are open to almost all subjects, although restrictions apply to some subjects (e.g. medicine).

There are also subject-specific programmes that are aimed at very specific subject areas, such as architecture, music or computer science. In the Scholarship database , you can select the scholarships programmes that are offered for your subject group.

9. What language skills do I need to apply for a scholarship?

Not all programmes require a general minimum language level for funding applications. Depending on country of origin and scholarship programme, however, certain language skills may be expected. You can find out which requirements these are in the section "Application requirements"  and under "Application documents"  of the Call for Applications. Please read these requirements thoroughly to find out what applies to your programme and your country.

If you are awarded the scholarship, the DAAD can provide a preparatory German language course for you. The DAAD scholarship selection committee will assess whether such a German course is necessary for you and how many months (maximum six) are appropriate. These German courses will enable you to improve your German language skills. However, it is not realistic to reach the level required for university admission within the framework of these courses if you have no or only very limited German language skills by then.

In order to apply for a place at a German higher education institution and thus to start your scholarship , you must also submit proof of your language skills (e.g. DSH or TestDaF if the language of instruction is German; e.g. TOEFL or IELTS if the language of instruction is English). Level C1 is often required; however, this varies from degree programme to degree programme. Please contact your chosen host university as early as possible to find out about the requirements you need to meet. You can also find more information about the requirements on our website.

10. My German language skills are not yet sufficient. Are there e-learning language courses that I can take in my home country to improve my skills?

Yes, there are internet offers for learning German . For example, the Goethe-Institut as well as Deutsche-Uni Online (DUO) offer special online courses in German. For scholarship holders whose funding lasts longer than six months, DAAD will pay the costs of one DUO module.

Furthermore, you can find a wide range of free online content for learning German on Deutsche Welle on learngerman.dw.com .

11. I am considering taking a distance / online / part-time course (e.g. dual course of study) in Germany. Am I eligible to apply for a DAAD scholarship?

No, DAAD scholarships are awarded to applicants wishing to complete a full-time course of study with compulsory attendance in Germany. This is why applicants wishing to take a blended learning or distance/e-learning programme or part-time programme (e.g. dual course of study) are not eligible for DAAD funding.

Only in the programme University Winter Courses Online for Foreign Students and Graduates  is it currently possible to take part in a language course online.

12. I already have a scholarship from the European Union, the DAAD or another organization in Germany. Can I still receive a DAAD scholarship?

If you are already funded by the DAAD, another German funding organization or another state agency in Germany, you cannot receive a scholarship from the DAAD at the same time.

An Erasmus scholarship is not compatible with a full DAAD scholarship. Scholarship holders in the "University Summer Courses in Germany" and "University Winter Courses in Germany" programmes as well as those who receive a partial scholarship from DAAD can also take advantage of ERASMUS funding.

13. How good do my grades have to be in order for me to receive a DAAD scholarship?

The DAAD primarily supports individuals with high academic achievements. As a rule, the scholarship programmes do not stipulate a minimum grade point average for the application. Academic performance (selection criterion "qualification") is nevertheless an important criterion for the award of the scholarship.

But good grades are not everything: other aspects are also taken into account that are also important, such as the quality of the project, language skills, motivation, extracurricular commitment, special circumstances, etc.

Further information on the selection criteria can be found at Section E .

B. Preparing your application

1. in the call for applications a so-called "letter of motivation" must be submitted. what does this mean.

In a letter of motivation, you are required to describe your professional and personal reasons for your planned project in Germany on at least one and no more than three pages.

A letter of motivation gives you the opportunity to describe your personality and the reasons why you are applying for DAAD funding in your own words. The following information and questions will help you write an informative letter of motivation.

• Studies: study programme, number of semesters , if applicable, degree
• Professional experience, if applicable
• Specialised knowledge, skills and language skills
• Prizes and awards (if applicable)
• Why do you wish to take the study programme or attend the language or specialist course for which you are applying?
• What appeals to you about your chosen university?
• What do you hope to gain from your stay in Germany (personal, professional, for your career)?
• Why are you applying for a DAAD scholarship?
• What do you expect of this scholarship?
• How will the scholarship help you achieve your academic, professional and personal goals?
• Here you can outline special extracurricular achievements and commitments or personal qualities that say something about your character.

2. The calls for applications for research grants require a so-called "proposal". What does this mean?

A proposal is a detailed and precise description of the project you have agreed to complete with your academic supervisor. In a proposal, you define the goals of your research work, reflect upon theoretical and methodical procedures and you describe the individual steps. You have to prepare and formulate the proposal yourself. Taking over proposals from others is a violation of the Rules of Good Academic Practice .

The objective

• What is the subject of your research project?
• Which steps are planned?
• What is the time schedule for your planned research project?

The structure

The proposal (unless otherwise stated in the scholarship announcement, maximum of 10 pages) should contain details about:

• The research field in general and the current state of research literature:
• What is the current state of research?
• Which theories/work of other academics will you draw upon?
• What theoretical framework or scientific models will you use? Explain the reasons why you are drawing on this theory or model. Are there competing theories/models and, if so, why are you not using these in your project?
• What is your research question?
• Key research questions (hypotheses), research objectives and academic relevance of the project:
• What do you intend to find out?
• What goals are you pursuing with your project?
• Research strategies/methods:
• How do you intend answering the research questions?
• How do you want to collect data (document analyses, quantitative or qualitative survey, experiment, etc.)?
• Which academic literature will you use?
• How will you evaluate results?
• What preparation have you already done or intend doing before funding begins?
• Ethical issues/anticipated difficulties related to collecting data
• Research bibliography: List of books and essays upon which your work is based.

Please note that the time plan must be uploaded to the DAAD portal as a separate document.

C. Planning your project

1. do i need contacts in germany when i apply.

If you wish to carry out individual research or complete a doctorate in Germany, you need confirmation from a university teacher that you are being supervised in Germany (see question 2 ). If you are taking part in a structured doctoral programme, proof of existing contacts to a doctoral programme coordinator must be submitted in the form of respective correspondence.

If you wish to take a Master's degree in Germany, all you need to provide is information about your study programmes for which you would like to apply (see "Application procedure" in the Call for Applications).

2. I need a supervisor for my individual project in Germany. Who can be my host?

Hosts can be university teachers or academic teaching staff who work at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institution in Germany. If possible, the host should have a professorial qualification in an academic field.

These tips on the site Research in Germany will help you find an academic supervisor.

3. I have already found a supervisor for my individual project. What documents do I need from him/her for the application?

You need a "Letter confirming academic supervision" . With this, your academic host confirms their willingness to support you in carrying out your research project or doctorate . You must submit the confirmation of supervision together with your application.

Ideally, the letter of confirmation (informal) from your supervisor

• indicates that the description of your research project and schedule have been discussed,
• confirms that a workplace is available for you, and
• indicates which working language is spoken at the host institute.

4. I am planning to study for a Master's degree in Germany. What do I have to consider when applying for a place at university?

You will have to arrange your application for admission and possible matriculation at the host university yourself. Even a DAAD scholarship is no guarantee that you will get a place at a particular university in Germany. If you do not receive admission to study your scholarship will be forfeited.

It is therefore important that you inform yourself well in advance about the application requirements and deadlines and apply to several universities. When searching, also look for courses offered by universities of Applied sciences (HAW) or smaller universities. This will increase your chances of being admitted.

Information on suitable study programmes can be found, for example, in the database for international programmes or all degree programmes in the Higher Education Compass.

D. Writing your application

1. how do i apply for a daad scholarship.

Application procedures may vary depending on scholarship programme. To find out where and how to apply, please read the "Application procedure" section of the Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ). Seek advice if you have any questions.

Contact persons (often in your area) are listed under "Contact and advice" . A list of locations and contact data from the DAAD network is available here .

2. In the Call for Applications it is said that I have to apply through the DAAD portal.

What does this mean.

You have to apply online. To do this, you must register in the DAAD portal. In the scholarship database , first select your chosen scholarship programme and then the tab "Submit application" . Note that this tab is only shown during an ongoing application period. The closing date for applications is indicated in the "Application procedure" tab.

I have technical problems with my online application. What can I do?

If technical problems occur, the portal hotline is available to help you on weekdays from 9 am to midday at (+49) 228/882-8888 or by e-mail at [email protected] .

Which documents do I have to upload to be able to submit an application to the DAAD portal?

Your application is only complete if you submit all the application documents listed in the Call for Applications. Artistic work samples (e.g. audio files) are uploaded via a media databas e – you will receive an upload link as indicated in the Call for Aplication. In some cases, individual documents (e.g. university certificate) may be submitted at a later date if this is explicitly permitted in the programme's Call for Applications.

Do I receive confirmation that my application has been received?

Yes, as soon as you have submitted your application online, you will automatically receive confirmation that your application has been successfully submitted and an e-mail informing you that a message has been sent to you via the portal's messaging system. The message confirms that your application has been received.

3. The Call for Applications states that I have to submit a reference from a university teacher. Who can write a reference for my application?

References in scientific subjects should be written by university teachers with a doctoral degree who can provide information about the following:

• What are your academic achievements?
• What are your academic and personal qualities?
• Is your project well planned, feasible and relevant?
• What significance does the scholarship have for your academic and professional career?

Find out how to generate and submit the reference form in the respective Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ).

4. Do I have to apply in German?

Unless otherwise stated in the Call for Applications, you can submit your application either in German or English. Please note that application documents that are not in German or English, e.g. university certificates, must be translated either into German or English. The translations do not have to be certified for the application procedure and you may do the translations yourself.

5. What language certificates do I need when I apply for a scholarship?

You can find out what language certificates you need when you apply for a scholarship in the "Application procedure" section of the Call for Applications.

When submitting your scholarship application to the DAAD you must provide proof of your current level of proficiency in the language of instruction ( German, English or German and English ) of your chosen degree programme.

As a rule, the following certificates can be considered as language certificates for German :

• German Language Diploma of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs of the Länder in the Federal Republic of Germany (DSD),
• Goethe-Zertifikat ,
• Austrian Language Diploma as well as
• telc Deutsch and
• onSET Deutsch .

The following certificates, for example, can be submitted as proof of English language proficiency:

• Cambridge English,
• Cambridge Business,
• TOEFL Essentials,
• TOEIC as well as
• PTE Academic and
• An onSET test can be taken in many countries, e.g. with a DAAD Lecturer. Please also take a look at "Contact and Advice" .

6. I obtained a German Language Diploma II (DSD II) more than two years ago. Do I still have to submit a language certificate for German?

In this case, a simple placement test (e.g. a free online test) is a sufficient proof of your current language skills.

7. Do my certificates and transcripts (lists of grades) have to be certified for my application?

No, not initially. DAAD reserves the right to request certified documents after a positive selection decision has been made.

E. The selection procedure

1. who makes a decision about my application.

Scholarship applications are reviewed by an independent and voluntary selection committee. This may be made up of local and/or German university teachers, researchers and DAAD Lecturers. Depending on scholarship programme and the local situation, the best applicants may also be required to introduce themselves personally. This can take place either on site, face-to-face, or virtually.

Depending on programme, the selection decision is made either by the local selection committee directly or – in the case of a two-stage selection procedure – by another independent committee of academics in Germany. DAAD staff are not entitled to vote in the scholarship selection procedure.

2. Will I be given the names of the professors involved in the selection?

No. In order to maintain the independence of our volunteer selection committee members, we must ensure that they can make their assessments without any influence or bias. For this reason, like other funding institutions, we refrain from disclosing the composition of the individual commissions and the names of any additional experts who may have been consulted.

At the same time, strict bias regulations apply to the selection experts: To avoid conflicts of interest/bias, experts are not allowed to evaluate applications from the university’s own faculty or examine applicants with whom they have a personal (supervisory) relationship.

3. According to which criteria does the selection committee make its decision?

The key selection criteria are:

Professional qualification

• Academic achievements (grade point average, development of grades)
• Academic progress
• Knowledge of the language(s) of instruction or working language(s)
• Academic performance (general grade point average, grade development)
• School-leaving certificate, if applicable
• Course of studies
• Knowledge of the language of instruction or working language
• If applicable, relevant internships, work experience

Quality of the study or research project

Study project:

• Quality of the study project and of the preparation (preliminary information, choice of degree programme, host university and establishment of contacts)
• Integration of the project into the academic career path
• Quality of the study project as well as the preparation (preliminary information, choice of study programme, host university and establishment of contacts)

Research project:

• Quality of research proposal and preparation (originality, topicality and relevance of the project, choice of host institution and first contacts)
• Feasibility and consistency of study plan and schedule
• Incorporation of project within the overall doctorate (in terms of content and time), if relevant
• Quality of the research project as well as the preparation (originality, topicality and relevance of the project, choice of host institution and establishment of contacts).
• Feasibility and consistency of the work plan and timetable (analysis and evaluation steps)
• Embedding of the project in the overall doctoral project (in terms of content/time), if relevant

Potential of the applicant

• Motivation: academic and personal reasons for the stay in Germany, German language skills (if different from the working language);
• Prospects: Significance of the stay in Germany for further academic, professional and personal development.
• Extracurricular commitment: extracurricular knowledge and skills, social commitment.
• Motivation: professional and personal reasons for the stay in Germany, German language skills (if different from the working language);
• Perspectives: Importance of the stay in Germany for further academic, professional and personal development

In addition, in order to ensure equal opportunities, the selection committee may take into account special circumstances, which you can state in the application form. Examples of "special circumstances" are

• disability,
• chronic or prolonged illness,
• raising children,
• caring for relatives,
• extensive employment required to finance studies.

In these or comparable cases, disadvantages will be compensated for when assessing the application.

Depending on scholarship programme, additional selection criteria may be relevant, e.g. language skills. To find out what applies to your programme, read the Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ).

F. Scholarship benefits

1. how much scholarship money is paid a month.

The scholarship payment depends on the academic qualifications of the scholarship holders and on the scholarship programme. Scholars taking a Master's programme typically receive  EUR   934 , doctoral candidates and postdocs  EUR 1,300 . Rates for university teachers are usually EUR 2,000 for assistant teachers , assistant professors and lecturers , EUR 2,150 for professors .

You can find an overview of other possible benefits in each programme's Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ).

2. Who pays for outward and return travel expenses?

DAAD grants an allowance towards travel expenses in the form of a lump sum. You can find more information on the travel allowance in the respective Call for Applications the Scholarship database .

3. Are there additional benefits for family members?

Under certain conditions, DAAD offers an allowance for accompanying spouses, child allowance and insurance benefits for spouses, registered partners and children ("marital allowance"). For scholarship holders with a funding period of over six months, please read the Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ) to find out if a programme provides for family members. If the funding period is less than 6 months, no family benefits will be granted.

The "marital allowance" is 276 euros per month . If you are not entitled to state child benefit, you can apply for a DAAD child allowance in the amount of the state child benefit. Currently, you receive 250 euros per month per child . Information on state child benefit can be found here .

4. Do I have to take out health insurance in Germany and does DAAD contribute towards this?

Scholarship holders and accompanying family members must be covered by health insurance from the first day of their stay in Germany. In many programmes, insurance coverage is part of the scholarship. As a rule, the DAAD then takes out health insurance for the scholarship holder as part of the scholarship and pays the premiums. Please read the "Scholarship benefits" section of the Call for Applications in the Scholarship database ( www.funding-guide.de ).

If your chosen programme does not include insurance coverage, under certain circumstances you may be able to take out inexpensive health, accident and personal liability insurance through DAAD at your own expense.

If you have any more questions, contact DAAD's insurance office: [email protected] or +49-228-8828770.

5. Am I allowed to take on a part-time job as a scholarship holder in Germany?

Scholarship holders wishing to work part-time during their scholarship period, i.e. pursue gainful employment or an unpaid internship , always require the approval of DAAD. It is necessary that your academic supervisor or course coordinator must also give their consent.

DAAD will verify that the part-time employment does not interfere with the purpose of the scholarship. Additional income exceeding EUR 520 gross per month shall be deducted from the monthly scholarship payment.

6. I am receiving a second scholarship from provider in my home country. How does this impact my DAAD scholarship?

A second scholarship from an international provider of up to EUR 520 will not have an effect on your DAAD scholarship. If the second scholarship exceeds this amount, the excess amount shall be deducted from the DAAD scholarship.

A scholarship form another German funding organisation or another state agency in Germany may not be used at the same time as a DAAD scholarship (see also question A.11 ).

7. Some universities in Germany charge tuition fees. Do I have to pay these fees if I'm receiving a DAAD scholarship?

Yes. DAAD does not pay tuition fees for its scholarship holders. Even as a scholarship holder, you should therefore ask your chosen host university whether tuition fees are charged for your programme.

Although tuition fees are not generally charged in Germany, studying at some locations is not always free. In the federal state of Baden-Württemberg , international students from non-EU/EEA countries ( Bachelor and Master's level ) at state universities have to pay a fee of EUR 1,500 per semester.

Private universities in all federal states may also charge tuition fees. These can vary. Both state and private universities in all federal states may also charge fees for so-called " weiterbildende Masterstudiengänge " (non-consecutive Master's degrees), that often require previous professional experience or lead to a specific additional qualification. These include, for example, the so-called LL.M degree programmes for law students. Fees for these programmes are sometimes very high so you should find out about them in advance.

8. Are there additional scholarship benefits for people with a disability or chronic illness?

Yes, in such cases you can apply for additional benefits which individually supplement the regular scholarship benefits. To do so, please contact the relevant contact person at DAAD following the scholarship selection procedure.

Please note: It is not necessary to specify your disability or chronic illness on the application form but under certain circumstances it may be helpful, for example if your disability negatively impacted your studies or academic achievements and this should be taken into account in the selection procedure. For more details, go to Mobility with a disability .

9. In my scholarship programme, a monthly rent subsidy may be granted if applicable. What are the requirements and what is the amount of the rent subsidy?

If you are in Germany alone, without accompanying children or spouse/registered partner , and are studying or researching in a place with particularly expensive rents (rent levels III to VII), you may be able to receive a monthly rent subsidy of a maximum of  EUR 350 . Whether the application is approved depends, among other things, on what portion of your scholarship you have to spend on rent and whether the accommodation is customary in the locality and appropriate. The amount of the rent subsidy depends, among other things, on the amount of the warm rent for your accommodation.

If you live together with your family (spouse or registered partner and/or children) in a flat in Germany, you can apply for a rent subsidy in any place in Germany. In this case, too, we will first check what share of your scholarship you have to spend on rent and whether the accommodation is customary in the locality and appropriate.

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Application requirements, application procedure.

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With its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, the DAAD promotes the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. Well-trained local experts, who are networked with international partners, play an important part in the sustainable development of their countries. They are the best guarantee for a better future with less poverty, more education and health for all. The scholarships offer foreign graduates from development and newly industrialised countries from all disciplines and with at least two years' professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master's degree at a state or state-recognised German university, and in exceptional cases to take a doctoral degree, and to obtain a university qualification (Master's/PhD) in Germany.

Who can apply?

Graduates with at least two years' professional experience from the following countries: list of eligible countries

What can be funded?

Individual scholarships exclusively for Postgraduate courses in Germany that are listed on the

• List of all Postgraduate courses with application deadlines 2025/26 .

Duration of the funding

12 to 42 months (dependent on study programme)

• Depending on academic level, monthly payments of 934 euros for graduates or 1,300 euros for doctoral candidates
• Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover
• Travel allowance, unless these expenses are covered by the home country or another source of funding
• Monthly rent subsidy
• Monthly allowance for accompanying members of family
• Candidates fulfil the necessary academic requirements and can be expected to successfully complete a study programme in Germany (above-average result for first academic exam – top performance third, language skills)
• Candidates have a Bachelor degree (usually a four-year course) in an appropriate subject
• Candidates have at least two years' professional experience
• Candidates can prove their motivation is development-related and be expected to take on social responsibility and initiate and support processes of change in their personal and professional environment after their training/scholarship

Further information

• EPOS Brochure 2025/2026 "Development-Related Postgraduate Courses - Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development"

What requirements must be met?

The Typical Scholarship Holder

• works either for a public authority or a state or private company in a developing country and, as such, is engaged in the planning and execution of directives and projects with emphasis on development policies having a bearing on technological, economic or social areas.
• holds a Bachelor’s degree (normally four years) in a related subject.
• has completed an academic degree with far above average results (upper third) and at least two years of related professional experience after the first degree (bachelor) at the time of application.
• His/her academic degrees should normally not be more than six years old.

Language skills

• For study courses in German (scholarship includes a preparatory 6-month German language course in Germany): Successful passing of the language examination DSH 2 or TestDaF 4 before the start of the study course. Therefore, a minimum German language level of B1 at the time of application is a requirement, that needs to be proofed by providing a current certificate. Note: It is not possible to pass the required German language courses (DSH or TestDaF) without any previous basic knowledge in the German language (at least B1 Level), even with the preceding six-month intensive course in Germany. Passing the language test is a formal prerequisite for matriculation at the respective German university.
• For courses in English: IELTS (Band 6) certificate or TOEFL (minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) Note: Some courses may expect a different level. For detailed information see the relevant course description on the following pages.

Application deadline

Depending on chosen study programme; please check scholarship brochure or the website of your chosen study programme.

Application documents

Applications have only to be sent to the respective course directly! Please refer to their respective websites for the application procedure (e.g. online application), for the application deadline and the documents to be submitted. Applications sent to the DAAD will not be forwarded to the respective course/university. You can apply for up to three courses. If applying to more than one course, please list courses in order of priority in the DAAD application forms (see 7. Choice of host university/institution in Germany) and do not change the priorities in the according application form! Application documents Required documents (in the following order):

• Completed and signed checklist
• DAAD application “Application for a research/study scholarship” (please type your answers or make sure they are easy to read)
• A curriculum vitae in reverse chronological order without any unexplained gaps (please use the europass template including exact information about your studies, and on practical experience
• One Letter of Motivation with detailed reference to academic, professional and personal reasons for applying for the programme. IMPORTANT: When applying for more than one postgraduate course (maximum 3 courses), please also give detailed reasons for your choice of courses and prioritisation in the letter of motivation. Please submit a uniform letter of motivation to all postgraduate degree programmes of your choice.
• Certificate(s) of Employment from the employer(s) showing at least two years of relevant work experience after the Bachelor's degree up to the time of application and if possible, a guarantee of re-employment from your current employer upon returning home. The certificate of employment from the current employer should, if possible, include a guarantee of re-employment after returning to the home country.
• Recent proof of Language Skills: o English – IELTS or TOEFL (Note: The institutional TOEFL is not accepted) o German – required for courses taught in German
• Copies of your higher education degree certificates . Please provide a certified translation if the original is not in German or English, and make sure these are clearly legible.
• Copy of your full set of transcript of records . Please provide an explanation of the grading system if this is not part of the transcript.
• Applicants from the People’s Republic of China are asked to submit an APS Certificate with their application documents.

Application location

Apply directly to the chosen study programme Application and Selection Procedure Step 1: You send your complete application(s) directly to the according postgraduate course. Step 2: A selection committee suggests potential candidates for a DAAD scholarship. Step 3: The suggested candidates will be contacted by DAAD to upload their complete application to the DAAD Portal. Step 4: The selection process will be finalized, and the suggested candidates will be informed accordingly. IMPORTANT: Make sure that you have a copy of each document of your application ready, as those documents (as PDF files) have to be uploaded to the DAAD Portal in case you are suggested for a DAAD scholarship!

Please select your status and your country to enable you to submit an application

„Country“ is the country in which you are living and from which you are applying. If you come from another country, please contact us to find out whether you are eligible for the programme of your choice. More Information

Graduates are people who already have at least one first academic degree, e.g. Bachelor.

Your status and/or country is not in the list? If your status and/or country is not included in the list, you cannot apply for this scholarship programme. To ensure that only scholarship programmes for which you are eligible to apply are shown, please select your status and your country in the results list (left-hand column).

DAAD In-Country/In-Region Masters/PhD Scholarship Programme 2023/2024 for Sub-Saharan African students.

Application Deadline: July 11, 2023

The DAAD awards funding to Sub-Saharan African students for full-time Master or PhD degrees in their home country or in another Sub-Saharan African country as part of its In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme. The programme promotes the mobility of researchers between Sub-Saharan African countries and capacity building at Sub-Saharan African universities.

Master and PhD scholarships in this programme are awarded for preselected degree programmes in development-related and SDG-oriented fields at preselected Sub-Saharan African institutions. Scholarships are awarded to Sub-Saharan African students for study and research in their home country (In-Country) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region).

The programme aims at fostering strong, internationally oriented higher education systems in Sub-Saharan Africa with the capacity to contribute to sustainable development. To this end, scholarships are granted for development-related Master or doctoral studies for individuals who plan to pursue a career in teaching and / or research at a higher education institution in Sub-Saharan Africa. By training future academic and professional leaders, the programme contributes to the following long-term impacts:

• Qualified professionals’ involvement in the solution of development-related problems in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Graduates strengthening education and research in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Structural strengthening and regional networking of partner institutions and partner universities

To achieve these long-term impacts, the following outcomes have been formulated as programme objectives: Programme objective 1: Graduates have qualified to take over responsible positions in their, or for their, region of origin Programme objective 2: The participation of women and underprivileged groups is reinforced Programme objective 3: Organizational, financial and personal capacities of partner institutions are strengthened

As part of the „In-Country/In-Region Scholarship Programme“ DAAD offers scholarships for PhD and Master studies. The programme is funded by the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and aims at university staff in the first line, without neglecting the public sector demand of academically trained personnel.

Requirements

• The target group for scholarships are graduates and postgraduates from Sub-Saharan Africa with a first academic degree if applying for a Master’s programme, or with a Master’s degree if applying for a doctoral programme who want to pursue Master’s or PhD courses in their home country (so called In-Country scholarships) or in another Sub-Saharan African country (In-Region scholarships).
• Female applicants and candidates from less privileged regions or groups are especially encouraged to participate in the programme.

Master and PhD studies

Duration of funding

Funding is provided for the usual duration of a course – generally, up to two years for Masters and up to three years for the PhD degree programmes

• Monthly allowance
• Study and research allowance
• Printing allowance
• Tuition fees

Only applicable for In-Region scholarship holders:

• Travel allowance
• Health insurance

West and Central Africa Benin

• University of Abomey – Calavi  (UAC)  Faculty of Agronomic Sciences , Subject field: Master: Statistics, Major Biostatistics PhD: Agronomic Sciences, Major Biometry
• University of Dschang , Subject fields: PhD: Parasitology PhD: Pharmacology
• Institute of Statistical Social and Economic Research  (ISSER) , University of Ghana,  Subject field: PhD: Development Studies
• West African Center for Crop Improvement  (WACCI) , University of Ghana,  Subject fields: Master Seed Science and Technology
• West African Centre for Cell Biology of Infectious Pathogens  (WACCBIP) , University of Ghana , Subject field: Master: Molecular Cell Biology of Infectious Diseases
• Federal University of Technology, Akure  (FUTA) , Subject fields: Master: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering PhD: Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
• Benue State University Makurdi  (BSUM) , Subject field: Master: Food Chemistry PhD: Food Chemistry

Eastern Africa

• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology  (JKUAT) , Subject field: Master: Energy Technology Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology  (JKUAT) , Subject fields: Master: Soil and Water Engineering PhD: Soil and Water Engineering
• Moi University , Subject field: PhD: Biostatistics
• East and South African-German Centre of Excellence for Educational Research Methodologies and Management  (CERM-ESA)  – Moi University, Subject field: Master: Education in Research
• Dedan Kimathi University of Technology  (DeKU) , Subject field: Master: Food Science and Technology
• Partnership for African Social and Governance Research  (PASGR) *, Subject field: Master: Research and Public Policy (MRPP) *at the following universities: Egerton University, University of Lagos, Maseno University, Mzumbe University, University of Ibadan
• Pwani University ; Subject field: Master: Bioinformatics
• Ardhi University , Subject field: Master: Geomatics
• Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology  (NM-AIST) , Subject fields: Master: Embedded and Mobile Systems
• Busitema University , Subject field: Master: Public Health
• Mbarara University of Science and Technology  (MUST) , Subject fields: Master: Biology (Natural Resources Ecology, Management and Conservation) Master: Biology (Microbiology and Parasitology) (MAP)

Southern Africa

• Botswana International University of Science and Technology (BIUST), Subject field: Master: Physics (by research)
• Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources  (LUANAR) , Subject field: Master: Aquaculture and Fisheries Science
• Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences  (MUBAS) , Subject field: Master: Environmental Health
• Namibia University of Science and Technology  (NUST) , Subject fields: PhD: Computer Science

South Africa (In-Region scholarships only; In-Country scholarships for South Africa are addressed in a separate call for applications ->  daad.de/go/de/stipa10000279 )

• Stellenbosch University  (SUN) , Subject fields: Master: Molecular Biology and Human Genetics (MBHG)
• University of Cape Town  (UCT) , Subject fields: Master: Urban Studies – Southern Urbanism
• University of the Western Cape  (UWC) , Subject fields: Master: Development Studies at ISD PhD: Development Studies at ISD

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DAAD-LSM-Application for doctoral scholarship

The DAAD and LSM jointly award 2 full scholarships for doctoral study financed by the DAAD Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP). This scholarship will be awarded in 2023! Please visit the DAAD website for a view of their FAQ pages through this link .

The online application portal will open on September 1 st , 2023 !

LSM announces the call for DAAD-LSM applications for full scholarships for doctoral students, which will be financed by the DAAD GSSP. The holders of the scholarships are selected in a multi-step process jointly conducted by the DAAD and the LSM. The final decisions and the financial administration are made by the DAAD.

LSM is looking for highly motivated international applicants with excellent grades and a strong scientific interest to apply for the doctoral programme in life sciences, who have not been in Germany longer than 15 months by the end of October 2023.

The offered projects of this GSSP-application cover almost all areas of natural and life sciences from Anthropology and Human Biology, Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology, Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Pharmacology, and Plant Sciences. To view the available doctoral projects, check here

Please take notice of the following rules:

• we only accept applications of foreign students. Please understand that German applications will not be considered for these 2 scholarships;
• the previous stay in Germany has to be shorter than 15 months by the end of October 2023 when you will submit to the DAAD-portal. (anyone that arrived or has done a MSc in Germany for longer than these 15 months is no longer eligible!)
• at the time of application, your last final exam should have taken place during the past six years.
• you have to have a Master's or Diploma degree;
• you have to apply with our online application tool;
• applications by mail will not be accepted;
• incomplete applications will not be considered;
• applications which are not submitted will not be considered;
• we do not charge application fees;
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Transcript of records (record of study) and degree certificate of bachelor degree, Vordiplom or equivalent degree, respectively copies of translated documents*
• Transcript of records (record of study) and degree certificate of master degree, Diplom or equivalent degree (if applicable), respectively copies of translated documents*. If your degree programme is not yet completed, please provide temporary transcripts.
• Two letters of recommendation (more details see above)

Successful applicants will be integrated into the international doctoral programme of the LSM. The programme is taught entirely in English and provides comprehensive scientific training. The members of the Graduate School are part of the Faculty of Biology and the Faculty of Chemistry and Pharmacy of LMU, München. Scholarship holders will have to be matriculated at the LSM. Upon completion of their doctoral project, 180 ECTS points will be awarded, as well as a Doctor’s degree, a Doctor’s certificate, bilingual transcript of records and Diploma supplement (all in the English language).

The research training on a specific project will be supplemented by seminars, retreats, methods courses, training in transferable and personal skills and participation in international conferences. The doctoral programme is open for students who hold either a Master´s or Diploma degree. Successful students of the graduate school will be awarded a doctoral degree (Dr. rer. nat.) by the Faculty of Biology of the LMU after 3 to 4 years. Candidates need to prove a strong qualitative background as well as an interest and ability to conduct independent research.

Deadline for the DAAD-LSM-application is 31st of October 2023, 12:00 noon CET! Deadline for submitting the letters of reference by the referees: 6th of November 2023, 12:00 noon CET !

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In the following, please find detailed information about the rough timeline of the DAAD-LSM application:

Applications for doctoral studies as a DAAD scholarship holder within the Graduate School Life Science Munich can be submitted from September 1 st to October 31 st , 2023 (8 weeks).

Timeline for the DAAD-LSM application 2023/24:

• Opening of the LSM online application system: Sep 1st 2023, 12:00 noon CET! • Deadline for submitting the applications: Oct 31st 2023, 12:00 noon CET! • Deadline for submitting the letters of reference by the referees: November 6th 2023, 12:00 noon CET! • Invitations to the LSM interview days: around mid-December 2023 • Online interview days: mid-January 2024

• Feb 2024: Nomination of candidates for the DAAD selection process; Selected candidates have to submit a completed application form with all supporting documents via the DAAD portal; link will follow
• March-June 2024: Final selection decision is made by a DAAD selection committee composed of University Professors;
• July 2024: Earliest date for the start of the GSSP scholarship, a German language course sponsored by the DAAD takes place for about 2-4 months.

The five steps to submit your DAAD-LSM application:

1. Register online . After successful registration you will receive a confirmation link via email that allows you to log in.

2. Log in with your personal username and password at the LSM online application system and fill out your application form. For DAAD-LSM application please select "External candidate" in General Information.

3. Upload all required documents.

4.   Contact your referees and get their affirmation to write a recommendation on your behalf. Then fill out the tabs for referee contacts in the online application form and press "save" button at the end of the page. This will elicit the automatic emailing system to contact the referees for their letters of recommendation. DAAD portal has its own form available for downloading-this is for shortlisted candidates only, after interview days.

5. Submit your application by clicking on the "Save and Submit" button at the end of the page.

Acceptance of complete applications will be confirmed electronically in the "My Progress" form.

Submission of each letter of recommendation to the coordination office will be confirmed electronically in the "My progress" form. Additionally, you will be informed via email as soon as one of your referees has submitted a recommendation on your behalf. On the other hand, the referee will receive an e-mail from the LSM, which confirms the receipt of the recommendation letter.

We can only accept online applications, which are completed. Consequently, late or incomplete applications will be rejected and deleted from our data base.

Written applications to the LSM coordination office are not processed and will not be returned.

It is recommended to submit your application early. This may be beneficial in case you run into problems during the application process. For example, if one of your referees does not submit a recommendation in time, you will have sufficient time to intervene and respond appropriately to the situation.

Applications will be independently reviewed by several faculty members of the Graduate School LSM. Based on academic qualification, research experience, motivation, scientific background and the letters of recommendation, candidates will be invited for online interviews in January 2024

Selected candidates from the interviews will be nominated for the final decision process of the DAAD. Selected candidates will have to submit a completed application form with all supporting documents via the DAAD portal ( for further information, please click here ). The final selection decision is made by a DAAD selection committee composed of university professors. Successful applicants will be offered a full doctoral scholarship , financed by the GSSP programme of the DAAD. The monthly grant will be around 1200 EUR plus travel support, insurances, study, and research allowances and if necessary rent or family allowances .

Application window is open between September 1 st and October 31 st, 2023.  Recommendation letters deadline is November 6 th , 2023. 

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Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degree Scholarship

About the scholarship, application, details about funding.

This is one special scholarships of the DAAD that has become popular given the way it beautifully combines the advantages offered by the applicant's own country and Germany.

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What is the bi-nationally supervised doctoral degree scholarship (PhD sandwich) programme?

This is a scholarship programme specially designed for students who have enrolled for PhD at an institution in South Asia and want to do a part of their research in Germany. They get to carry out research at the home institution and also in Germany. As a scholarship holder the student not only gets access to a wide range of resources and advanced infrastructure but also guidance and exposure.

Will I have one supervisor from my university and one from a German institution?

Indeed! Your doctoral research is supervised by a supervisor from your home university as well as by a supervisor from your host institution in Germany. This way you get guidance from multiple perspectives.

While the role of the DAAD is to provide you with the finances for your stay in Germany, your contribution is to identify and get acceptance from the German supervisor. Both these supervisors will need to sign your proposal.

Will I get the doctoral degree from my home university or the German university?

Your home institution awards you the doctoral degree. After your research in Germany, you come back, consolidate your research, and submit your PhD thesis to the home institution. They will evaluate it and award you a PhD.

Am I eligible for this scholarship?

You are eligible to apply for this scholarship if you are formally registered for your PhD. After the third year of PhD registration, you are no longer eligible.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is 20 October every year. This is for scholarship starting from October of the following year.

The application portal opens 6 weeks ahead of the deadline.

Do I need to know German to apply for the scholarship?

To apply for this scholarship the knowledge of the German language is not mandatory.

What is the selection procedure?

After you have submitted all the required documents online successfully, an independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists from Germany and the region i.e. India/ Bangladesh/ Bhutan/ Nepal/ Sri Lanka reviews your application. If you are shortlisted, you are invited for a personal interview which either takes place in face to face or online.

What are the selection criteria?

Your academic qualifications including your scholarly achievements after the graduation and quality of your research project, research publications if any etc. are checked during the selection.

Your personal interview plays a very important role.

What is the duration of the scholarship?

Initially the scholarship is awarded for 12 months.

Based on approvals from the home supervisor, the host professor and the DAAD, the scholarship can be extended for another (maximum) 12 months.

What is the scholarship value and what all is covered?

You get the scholarship value of €1,200 per month once you are in Germany. This is in addition to travel allowance, funding for the mandatory language course, research allowance and insurance. The scholarship also covers monthly allowance for accompanying members of family. The amount is not taxable.

An individual student typically requires about EUR 934 per month  for subsistence i.e. housing, food, clothing, study material and other expenses such as health insurance and leisure activities. The amounts can vary from city to city, and of course from lifestyle to lifestyle! The precise split up for this amount will be updated soon.

Additionally, travel and accommodation expenses of your supervisors for one trip of maximum 10 days are also covered. The trip can either be to Germany to monitor your progress or to your home university to take part in your PhD viva. You need to indicate the trip of your home institution supervisor in your work and time schedule.

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Jinan University, in collaboration with the Chinese Government, is excited to offer the “Silk Road” Scholarship Program as part of the Chinese Government Scholarship initiative. This prestigious scholarship is aimed at fostering international cooperation and exchange among students from countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative. Below you will find detailed guidelines to help you successfully navigate the application process for the 2024 academic year.

01 – Application Qualification Requirements

Nationality: Applicants must be non-Chinese citizens with valid foreign passports from countries part of the “Belt and Road Initiative”. For a complete list of eligible countries, please visit: Belt and Road Initiative Countries .

Educational Background and Age Limit:

• Bachelor’s Degree Applicants: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be under 25 years old.
• Master’s Degree Applicants: Should have an undergraduate degree equivalent to a bachelor’s from a Chinese university and be no more than 35 years old.
• Doctoral Degree Applicants: Must hold a master’s degree equivalent to a Chinese master’s and be no more than 40 years old.

Language Requirements:

• Chinese-taught programs: HSK Level 4 with a minimum score of 180.
• English-taught programs: IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 90.

Scholarship Exclusivity: Applicants should not be recipients of any other types of Chinese Government Scholarships simultaneously.

02 – Scholarship Sponsorship

The scholarship includes:

• Full tuition waiver
• Free on-campus accommodation
• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Monthly living allowance

The specific amounts and standards of funding are aligned with the regulations set forth by the Chinese Government Scholarship guidelines.

03 – Application Process

Chinese Government Scholarship Online Application:

• Visit the Chinese Government Scholarship Management Information System .
• Select “Category B” and use Jinan University’s agency code: 10559.
• Complete and submit all required information and application materials.

Jinan University Online Application:

• Undergraduate Applicants: Log in to Jinan University & Huaqiao University Joint Admissions System , complete the application, and upload all necessary documents.
• Graduate Applicants: Access Jinan University Graduate Admissions System , fill out the Silk road scholarship application form, and submit all required documents online.

Qualification Review and Interview: Jinan University will review submitted documents and conduct interviews via telephone or remotely for candidates who pass the preliminary screening. Ensure that all contact information provided is accurate and reliable.

Scholarship Nomination and Final Review: Successful candidates will be nominated for the “Silk Road” scholarship and forwarded to the China Scholarship Council (CSC) for final approval.

Scholarship Results Announcement: Results will be available through the CSC website. Jinan University will also notify selected students.

By adhering to these guidelines and preparing your application meticulously, you can enhance your chances of being awarded the “Silk Road” Scholarship to study at Jinan University. Good luck with your application

Zahira Bano

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Record number of ASU students selected for prestigious DAAD-RISE program

34 will participate in summer research internships in germany.

Thirty-four Arizona State University students (pictured above) have received the 2024 DAAD-RISE award. Photo courtesy the Office of National Scholarships Advisement

The Lorraine Frank Office of National Scholarships Advisement has announced that a record-high 34 Arizona State University students have been selected for the prestigious DAAD-RISE award in 2024, significantly exceeding the university’s 18 winners in 2023 and 13 in 2022.

The 2024 ASU awardees represent a wide range of STEM majors, including aerospace engineering, biochemistry, bioscience, biomedical engineering, computer science, mechanical engineering and neuroscience.

Twenty-six of the winners are in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, eight are in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and one is in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts. Twenty-one are in Barrett, The Honors College.

Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service , the DAAD-RISE program offers summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate students from North America, Great Britain and Ireland. In their internships, students assist doctoral students and researchers on projects that match their skills and interests. About 300 scholarships are available each year. This year’s ASU cohort will begin their internships in mid-May.

“This cycle, ASU broke records for both the number of applications submitted and the number of applications awarded. Through partnerships with the School of International Letters and Cultures, Fulton Schools of Engineering and (The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), we’ve built a culture of applying that extends throughout STEM disciplines across campus,” said Catherine Salgado, program manager in the Office of National Scholarships Advisement (ONSA).

Salgado explained that ASU’s success in producing DAAD-RISE awardees is due to its progressive cohort advising model, which allows students to work on their applications in small group settings and attend writing workshops where DAAD-RISE alumni and ONSA advisors provide guidance and feedback.

ONSA also provides support for students who are put on the DAAD-RISE waitlist or who are not selected.

“We host a ‘What’s Next Webinar’ that allows students to reflect on their application as a whole and learn about future fellowship opportunities. Regardless of the result, we want anyone who applies to DAAD-RISE through ASU to feel supported and excited for the next chapter of their journey. Many DAAD-RISE applicants also go on to apply to prestigious upper-division fellowship opportunities, such as the  National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program and Goldwater Scholarship,” Salgado said.  

Over the last four cycles, a DAAD-RISE awardee has been selected for the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship, the nation’s top honor for undergraduate STEM majors:  Isabella Huckabee  (2021),  Jasmin Falconer  (2022), Chloe Leff  (2023), Timothy Chase (2024) and Leslie Bustamante Hernandez (2024).

The 2024 DAAD-RISE recipients from ASU, their majors and where in Germany they’ll study are:

• Arshia Agarwal, junior, computer software, Karlsruhe.
• Saanvi Agrawal, junior, computer science, Aachen.
• Brianna Ashcroft, junior, mechanical engineering, Aachen.
• Leslie Bustamante Hernandez, junior, biochemistry, Berlin.
• Liam Caldwell, junior, mechanical engineering, Braunschweig.
• Jared Chiaramonte, junior, computer science, Dortmund.
• Meaghan D’arcy, junior, biomedical engineering, Heidelberg.
• Kathryn Dick, junior, bioscience, Freising.
• Megan Duncan, junior, materials science and engineering, Chemntiz.
• Kai Goldsmith, junior, applied bioscience, Gottingen.
• Soham Goel, sophomore, aerospace engineering, Wilhelmshaven.
• Manas Srinivas Gowda, junior, computer science, Kaiserslautern.
• Malea Grabow, junior, bioscience, Dortmund.
• Lily Guerrero, junior, biomedical engineering, Wuppertal.
• Kanav Gupta, sophomore, computer science, Gütersloh.
• Matalin Hansen, junior, mechanical engineering, Chemnitz.
• Ben Hanson, junior, computer science, Konstanz.
• Ethan Hurt, junior, biomedical engineering, Marburg.
• Casey Isabelle, junior, biomedical engineering, Kaiserslautern.
• Diya Jim, junior, computer science, Wuppertal.
• Lauren Kim, junior, neuroscience, Rostock.
• Owen Kruger, junior, computer science, Illmenau.
• Kiersten Lagerhausen, junior, biochemistry, Braunschweig.
• Frans Emil Malapo, junior, computer science, Zweibrücken.
• Anistynn Mendez, junior, molecular bioscience, Tuebingen.
• Elizabeth Nandana Shibu, sophomore, computer science, Zweibrücken.
• Toller Phipps, junior, electrical engineering, Kaiserslautern.
• Suraj Puvvadi, junior, biomedical informatics, Juelich.
• Angie Scanlan, junior, computer science, Aachen.
• Noah Severinghaus, junior, mechanical engineering, Frankfurt.
• Joshua Tint, junior, computer science, Munich.
• Thinh Tran, junior, computer science, Juelich.
• Albert Vo, junior, computer science, Wuppertal.
• Arya Yadav, sophomore, computer science, Freiberg.

“I feel very proud that I can represent ASU globally, and I am very excited about all the further research and cultural experiences this opportunity has opened up,” said Owen Kruger, whose research will focus on uncertainty quantification for deep learning.

Kruger said he hopes to gain extensive hands-on research experience and bring what he learns in Germany back to his research at ASU.

“Exploring this new area will grow me as a researcher and help me better identify what area of deep learning research I may want to pursue in the future. I am also hoping that taking home these new skills can provide valuable perspectives to my ongoing research here at ASU, where I work on deep learning applications. Outside of research though, I’m hoping to absorb as much culture as I can while in Germany,” he said.

Lauren Kim will research the extent to which harbor seals are able to differentiate between time intervals and gain hands-on experience in zoological research, sharpening skills she will use in future career endeavors.

“My goals after graduating are to attend veterinary school and then become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine who perhaps does research as well. So I believe working on a research project with harbor seals is ideally suited for these goals. ... In the port city of Rostock, Germany, I will have a unique opportunity to be right by the ocean, learning about the animals that thrive there,” she said.

“Caring for marine mammals in a research setting will add to my knowledge of different animal species, which I can apply in veterinary school and as veterinarian, treating my diverse array of animal patients."

Leslie Bustamante Hernandez said she is “excited, grateful and nervous” about the chance to conduct research abroad. Her project will focus on understanding the interactions between the immune system and the intestinal environment, particularly innate lymphoid cells (ILCs) and their roles in maintaining intestinal health.

“Coming from a family who has never traveled abroad, I am incredibly grateful that I get the opportunity to explore the world for them. Even better with a program that will place me one step ahead of my future goals. It is an honor to be selected and a validation to my commitment in research,” said Bustamante, who hopes in the future to obtain a PhD in immunology and conduct interdisciplinary research.

“Also, participating in international experiences like the DAAD-RISE program will provide me with insights into successful strategies for fostering diversity and inclusion in academia. I will engage with scholars who grew up in different cultures, and network with other scientists with similar interests,” she added.

Salgado encourages students to attend an information session in October and meet with her as soon as possible after the application opens to discuss how DAAD-RISE fits in with their goals and strategize a feasible application timeline.

The next six-week application cycle for the DAAD-RISE will open in November and close in December. Students who are interested in applying can reach out to ONSA at  [email protected]  for further information.

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