APPLICATION CALL for DAAD Scholarships for the academic year 2011/2012 are open !

Research grants are given to:



excellently-qualified teaching staff from state or private universities

researchers from research institutions in any field of study/research

applicants from private sectors with at least two years of working experience

Research grants can be used to carry out :





research projects at a German university for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Germany

research projects at a German higher education institution for the purpose of gaining a doctorate in Indonesia (according to the "DAAD Sandwich Model" - see annex 3)



I.2 Scholarship duration



The length of the grant is set by the grant committee during the selection depending on the project in question and on the applicant's work schedule. In the case of full doctoral programs in Germany the scholarship will be granted for up to three years. For sandwich scholarships, the research stay in Germany will be supported for a maximum of two years.

Even when support has been awarded for a full doctoral program, that award will be limited to one year at a time. Extensions of the scholarship depend on evaluation of the work done thus far.



I.3 Value



Depending on the award holder's academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly award of 1,000 Euros plus travel and a health insurance allowances. In addition to these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance.

When award holders take doctoral programs run under the "DAAD Sandwich Model" and obtain the degree at the home university the award may include the travel expenses of both academic supervisors.



I.4 Requirements



Applicants must have Master Degree (S2 Degree) with minimum GPA of 3,00

Master's degree should have been completed not longer than six years from the time of application (this year: 2004 at the latest),

A convincing and well-planned research project that has been agreed upon by a German academic supervisor.

Further information concerning the above matter please read "How to find an academic supervisor in Germany"

Written confirmation of the supervision by a professor in Germany commenting on your research program.

It is important that doctoral candidates wishing to take a doctorate/PhD degree in indonesia (Sandwich Program) must be registered as a doctoral student at an indonesian uniiversity.

Proficient in English - Internet based TOEFL 80 or ITP 550 or IELTS band 6 (obtained in 2009 or 2010) or good German language skills. TOEFL prediction is not acceptable.

Applicants from the medical field must fulfil specific requirements (see annex 4 ).



Applicants who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.