DAAD in MontenegroWenke Tannenberg, DAAD-Lector

Filozofski fakultetDanila Bojovica bb, 81400 Nikšić

DAAD presentation - Scholarships for 2014/ 2015

E-Mail: DAAD-Lektor.Montenegro@gmx.de

October 2013

Deutscher Akademischer AustauschDienst

Introduction to the DAAD

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- a self-governing organisation of German universities

- headquarters are in Bonn

The DAAD is...

Introduction to the DAAD (figures: 2012)

The DAAD has...

• an annual budget of around 407,4 million euros

• ~ 75.300 DAAD scholarship holders 2012

(45.206 Foreigners / 30.126 Germans)

• 70 Regional Offices and Information

The DAAD is...

• National IAESTE Secretariat (traineeships and internships)

• National Agency for EU-Mobility Programs (f.e. Erasmus programs)

• (Co-)responsible for the Marketing Consortium GATE

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• 70 Regional Offices and Information Centres (IC) all over the world

• 586 DAAD Lecturers

Consortium GATE

• (Co-)responsible for the TestDaF Institute

• (Co-)responsible for “uni-assist”

Scholarships for Germans

Promoting young Germanleaders of the future

in their studies and researchabroad (including ERASMUS)

102 mn Euros

Internationalisationof German universities

Increasing the international appeal of German universities

(including marketing) and promotingthe international dimension in

German higher education

Goals of the DAAD (figures: 2012)

Scholarshipsfor foreigners

Promoting young foreign elitesat German universities and

research institutes

85 mn Euros

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Educational cooperation with

developing countries

Promoting academic, economic,and democratic development

in developing and reform countries

91 mn Euros

102 mn Euros 83 mn Euros

PromotingGerman studies andthe German language

abroadPromoting German studies, German

language and area studiesprograms (including Lectors)

at foreign universities

48 mn Euros

85 mn Euros

Postdocs

Researchers

Funding Mobility: DAAD Scholarships and Grants

Research Grants• Research projects or

Research Stay• Research projects• 1-3 months

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Bachelor-Students

Master-Students

PhD-Students

• Research projects or PhD dissertations

• 1-10 months, up to 3 years

Study Scholarships• Master Programs• 10-24 months

Summer- & Intensive Language Courses, Traineeships

Intensive Language Courses in Germany 2014

How long? 2 months

Who? Students of all disciplines and academics (e.g. PhD-candidates), >> except German studies

When? between June and December

Requirements:

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Requirements:• German knowledge between A1 and B1• 2 years completed at university

Scholarship:- 1.300 euros plus 1.000 euros for the course fee- 300 euros for travel costs

e.g.: 07.07 - 28.08.2014 „Deutsch Intensivkurs“ Goethe Instituts in Berlin

University Summer Courses in Germany 2014

How long? 3-4 weeks at German Universities

Who? Students of all disciplines

>> www.sommerkurse-in-deutschland.de

Requirements:

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Requirements:• Good knowledge of German (level B1)• 2 years completed at university

Scholarship:- 650 euros plus 200 euros for the course fee- 300 euros for travel costs

e.g.: 02.07.-29.07.2014 „Wirtschaftsdeutsch in 4 Wochen“ in Düsseldorf

Practical Traineeships - IAESTE

For Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agr iculture and Forestry

• 2-3 months Internship in Germany

• Good knowledge of English or German

• 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor or 1st year Master

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• 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor or 1st year Master

Apply here: Univerzitet Cne Gore, Cetinjski put bbP.O.BOX: 1381113 Podgorica

Tel: +382 68868320 / Fax: +382 81665171 imejl adresa: montenegro@iaeste.orginternet stranica: www.iaeste.org

Master - Study Scholarships for Graduates of ALL Dis ciplines

How long? 10-24 months, depending on program; start: 1 Oct 2014Who? Graduates of ALL disciplines! (except arts, architecture, film, music)

Requirements:• University exam (Bachelor)

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• University exam (Bachelor)• very good knowledge of English or German (depending on the study program)

• Admission to German university at the beginning of the scholarship

Scholarship:- Rate: 750 euros/month, 300 euros for travel costs, covers tuition

fees up to 500 euros per semester

Master - Scholarships for Artists and Musicians

How long? 10-24 months, start: 1 Oct 2014

Who? Graduates of Art, Design, Film, Architecture, Music, Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc.)

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Requirements:• University exam (Bachelor)• work samples (portfolio)

Scholarship:- Rate: 750 euros/month, 300 euros for travel costs,covers tuition fees up to 500 euros per semester

Please apply directly in Bonn until 1.11. (Architecture) and 15.11.2013

Research Grants for Young Scientists and Academics

How long? 1-10 months, up to 4 years for doctoral candidates

Who? Doctoral candidates, young scientists and academics

Requirements: • Master or Diploma degree • Excellent research proposal

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• Excellent research proposal

• Invitation by German University teacher

• Good knowledge of German or English

Scholarship: • monthly award of 750,- up to 1000,- euros

(depending on the degree) plus travel costs

Application via online-form plus paper version!

Research Stay for Academics and Scientists

How long? 1-3 months

Who? Scientists and Academics

Requirements

• Excellent research proposal

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• recent publications

• Invitation by a German Colleague

• Good knowledge of German or English

• Working in higher education or at research institutes

Scholarship:• monthly award between 2.000 and 2.300 euros plus travel costs

Study trips for groups

Study Visits / Study Seminars and Practicals in Ger many, headed by a university teacher

Who? Students (10-15 persons, who finished the 2nd semester)How long? 7-12 days (application deadline: 01.02 / 01.05 / 01.11)

The DAAD usually arranges the program. Wishes and p references stated in the

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The DAAD usually arranges the program. Wishes and p references stated in the application form will, as far as possible, be consi dered.

Scholarship: The DAAD

- provides a guide in the group language

- pays for accommodation expenses (including breakfast)

- 9 Euro per person/per day for lunch and dinner

Tips for a successful application!

� Plan your application thoroughly! Don‘t start too late!

� Ask your professor for a personal reference – give your professor

enough time!

� Motivation letter - Be clear about your reasons and goals!

� PhD - Get in contact with German university as early as possible!

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� PhD - Get in contact with German university as early as possible!

� Be sure your application is complete!

�Don´t use staples or other metallic items!

� All Documents have to be in 3 copies!

(except applications for language courses)

Mind the application deadline (1th/15th Nov. 2013)!

Search for your course and inform yourself as detai led as possible

>> www.daad.de – Information for foreigners / www.daad. rs

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Thank you for your attention!

Information:

DAAD MontenegroMag. Wenke Tannenberg

Filozofski fakultet

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Filozofski fakultet

Danila Bojovica bb • 81400 Nikšic

DAAD-Lektor.Montenegro@gmx.dewww.daad.de

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