DAAD Grants & Funding: Internships in Germany

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2 Herzlich Willkommen! Grants & Funding: Internships in Germany Wednesday October 17, 2012

3 What is? German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange Independent association of universities provides: Scholarships and grants Information and counseling about studying & research in Germany Facts & Figures: 65 Regional Offices and Information Centers worldwide Regional Office for the US and Canada : New York City Annual budget : ~ 414 m / US $ 510 m in 2011 Almost 70,000 people supported annually 2,212 from North America / 4,877 to North America in 2011 All academic levels, all fields, varied lengths of stay

4 The network worldwide

5 Scholarships Funding for study abroad, internships or senior thesis research Open to students in all fields Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous Monthly stipend or lump sum Health Insurance Some travel reimbursement All-Grantees meeting in Bonn

6 Undergraduate Scholarship Funding study, thesis research and/or internships Independently designed or organized programs For sophomores and juniors (second- and third-year students in Canada) All academic fields 4 to 10 months during the German academic year 650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend Deadline: January 31

7 University Summer Course Grant Summer courses taught in German at German Universities For juniors, seniors and grad students 2 years minimum language requirement Focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects Hundreds of courses to choose from 3 to 4 weeks $850 scholarship: tuition, room and board, health insurance, travel reimbursement Deadline: December 15

8 RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering 8-12 weeks in summer Web-based matching process Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country No German required Scholarships and housing assistance provided 306 interns placed in 2011 Deadline: January 31

9 RISE professional For undergraduate alumni, recent graduates or graduate students 6-26 week summer placements in industry internships with leading German companies German requirements depend on the nature of the internship Scholarships and housing assistance are provided 2 week intensive language course for RISE and RISE pro participants with little or no German 250/monthly for graduates, 500/monthly for PhD students + 500/monthly from host company Health insurance, travel reimbursement Deadline: January 31

10 RISE worldwide Researchers in science & engineering are invited to host German RISE interns coming to North America Gaining assistance with experimental work Stimulating scientific discussion Making new contacts with German universities Internationalization of academic formation Establish and improve international standing Project proposals for summer 2013 may be submitted from October 8 through November

11 EMGIP Bundestag Internship Internships for 2 months at German parliament Advanced undergrads or graduate students Fields: political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or German. Must be comfortable in written and spoken German Monthly salary from German Bundestag can help with health insurance and housing Deadline: September 15

12 InternXchange Journalism Internship 11-week summer program in Berlin Journalism and communication undergrads and grad students 6-week seminar on German politics, culture & media at Freie Universität Berlin Intensive five-week internship in German media companies Good proficiency in German required 650/month, travel stipend, insurance Deadline: January 31

13 Summer Law School & Internship Intensive legal training at one of the most prestigious law schools in Germany - the University of Freiburg one week seminar, three week - internship at a German law firm or other legal institution with international focus Application requirements: outstanding candidates in their second and third year of legal studies German language skills are not a prerequisite but preferred A proven interest in the German legal system is helpful Funding: 650 Euro stipend for the duration of the summer school standard rate to cover international travel five-day railroad pass health insurance, accident & personal/private liability insurance Deadline: January 15

14 Study & Internship Program (SIP) 1 semester coursework at a university of applied science + 1 semester internship supervised by a U.A.S. For sophomores and juniors (at time of application) Language requirements depend on individual program 700/month; travel stipend; insurance Deadline: February 15

15 Visit our website for the USA and Canada: Other funding resources: General information about study and research in Germany

16 We hope to see you soon in Germany!