1

© D

avid

Aus

serh

ofer

/ P

eter

Him

sel

Welcome …

DAAD scholarship presentation at University of Montnegro 8th of October 2014 Simone Heine: daad.montenegro@mail.de

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is …

2

A self-governing organisation of German universities:

n  239 member universities

n  122 student bodies

Budget 2013

3

Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ): € 40 million = 9  %

European Union (EU): € 58 million = 14  %

Other funding bodies: € 41 million = 10  %

Federal Foreign Office (AA): € 181 million = 43  %

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF): € 100 million = 24  %

€ 420 million

*Figures: 2013

Other

EU

BMZ BMBF

AA

Total:

4

The DAAD supports academic exchange in three main areas: ■  Scholarships for the Best ■  Structures for Internationalisation ■  Expertise for Academic

Collaboration

© H

ans-

Joac

him

Zyl

la

Goals and tasks of the DAAD

5

EXPERTISE FOR ACADEMIC

COLLABORATION

STRUCTURES FOR INTERNATIONALISATION

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE BEST

Three strategic areas of activity

6

Scholarships for the Best Extensive and personal advice: Orientation seminars and scholarship holder meetings help you feel at home in Germany faster.

© M

icha

el J

orda

n

7

The DAAD has helped 1,040,000 Germans travel the world since 1950.

© M

atth

ias

Bru

cker

8

The DAAD has introduced 790,000 foreigners to Germany since 1950.

© W

olfg

ang

Hüb

ner-

Sta

uf

DAAD funding recipients (2012)

9

Academics University lecturers

(incl. postdocs)

Students Postgraduates

(incl. PhD students)

Germans Foreigners

7,229

22,897

9,083

36,123

Figures: May 2012

Origins and destinations of DAAD scholarship holders *

10

3,250 IN

6,203 OUT

Western Europe and Turkey

2,034 IN

5,507 OUT

North America

5,736 IN

3,091 OUT

Latin America Sub-Saharan Africa

4,278 IN

2,014 OUT

North Africa / Middle East

Central and Eastern Europe, CIS

Asia-Pacific

15,714 IN

5,614 OUT

7,739 IN

5,927 OUT

6,455 IN

1,770 OUT

45,206 Foreigners

30,126 Germans *in 2012, not including EU programmes

DAAD funding recipients (2012) – Subjects *

11

694

2,679

3,689

4,040

13,327

15,320

16,269

19,314

Interdisciplinary

Art, music and sports science

Veterinary medicine, agronomy, forestry & nutritional sciences, ecology

Human medicine

Mathematics and natural sciences

Engineering

Language and cultural studies

Law, economics, social sciences

* not including EU programmes

12

© D

avid

Aus

serh

ofer

/ P

eter

Him

sel

Structures for Internationalisation: ■  We create structures for higher

education in Germany and throughout the world.

■  Universities are our partners. ■  The DAAD provides support and

advice.

Structures for Internationalisation

13

Promoting the German language n  Lektors, local instructors, language assistants

n  Language courses, university summer courses

n  German Studies Department Partnerships and the Vladimir Admoni Programme

n  Master‘s degree programmes in German as a Foreign Language

n  German-language degree programmes abroad

n  PASCH scholarships (for graduates of German Schools Abroad, Language Diploma Schools and Fit-Schools, BIDS)

n  Centres for German and European Studies

n  Support for professional associations © ?

??

© Nico Liebe / 2nd place in the creative competition “Deutsch schafft Wissen” in 2011

14

© J

an J

acob

Hof

man

n

Expertise for academic collaboration: ■  Regional competence and

expertise in internationalisation ■  Services and contacts with

partners worldwide ■  Support from a global network

of more than 60 offices

DAAD worldwide: Regional Offices, Information Centres and Lectureships (DAAD-Lektors)

15

Buenos Aires Santiago de Chile

São Paulo

Bogotá

Caracas San José

San Francisco

Toronto

Rio de Janeiro

Mexico City

New York

London

Brussels Paris

St. Petersburg

Riga Minsk

Moscow

Kiev Warsaw

Prague

Rome Bucharest

Novosibirsk

Budapest

Madrid

Tunis

Accra Yaoundé

Nairobi

Athens Belgrade Istanbul

Ankara

Addis Ababa

East Jerusalem Abu Dhabi

Amman

Yerevan Erbil

Tbilisi Almaty Baku

Tehran

Bishkek Tashkent

Dushanbe Islamabad Kabul

Pune Chennai

New Delhi

Tokyo Beijing

Shanghai

Seoul

Taipei City Hong Kong

Guangzhou

Hanoi

Bangkok Ho Chi Minh City

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

Sydney

Information Centres (ICs)

Regional Offices

Bonn Berlin

Johannesburg

Cairo

Jakarta

Tel Aviv

Kazan

North America : 20

Western Europe and Turkey: 150

Central and Eastern Europe, CIS: 149

Latin America: 33

North Africa and the Middle East: 27

Sub-Saharan Africa: 20

Asia-Pacific: 75

Lectureships (DAAD-Lektors)

Intensive Language Courses in Germany

16

How long? 2 months Who? Students of all disciplines and academics (e.g. PhD-candidates), >> except German studies When? between June and December Requirements: •  German knowledge between A1 and B1 •  2 years completed at university Scholarship: - 1.300 euros plus 1.000 euros for the course fee - 325 euros for travel costs e.g.: 07.07 - 28.08.2014 „Deutsch Intensivkurs“ at Goethe Institute in Berlin

University Summer Courses in Germany

17

How long? 3-4 weeks at German Universities

Who? Students of all disciplines

Requirements: •  Good knowledge of German (level B1) •  2 years completed at university Scholarship: - 800 euros - 325 euros for travel costs e.g.: 02.07.-29.07.2014 „Wirtschaftsdeutsch in 4 Wochen“ in Düsseldorf

Practical Traineeships - IAESTE

18

For Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry 2-3 months Internship in Germany Good knowledge of English or German 2nd or 3rd year Bachelor or 1st year Master Apply here: Univerzitet Cne Gore, Cetinjski put bb P.O.BOX: 13 81113 Podgorica Tel: +382 68868320 / Fax: +382 81665171 imejl adresa: montenegro@iaeste.org internet stranica: www.iaeste.org

Master - Study Scholarships for Graduates of ALL Disciplines

19

How long? 10-24 months, depending on program; start: 1 Oct 2015 Who? Graduates of ALL disciplines! (except arts, architecture, film, music)‏ Requirements: •  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

20

How long? 10-24 months, start: 1 Oct 2015 Who? Graduates of Art, Design, Film, Architecture, Music, Performing Arts (Drama, Direction, Dance, Choreography, etc.) 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 31.10.2015

Research Grants for Young Scientists and Academics

21

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 •  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

Research Stay for Academics and Scientists

22

How long? 1-3 months Who? Scientists and Academics Requirements •  Excellent research proposal •  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 (headed by a university teacher)

23

Who? Students (10-15 persons, who finished the 2nd semester) How long? 7-12 days The DAAD usually arranges the program. Wishes and preferences stated in the application form will be considered. Application deadlines: 01.02.; 01.05.; 01.11. Scholarship: DAAD - provides a guide in the group language

- - pays for accommodation expenses (including breakfast) - 9 Euro per person/per day for lunch and dinner

Hints for a successful application

24

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

ü  Ask your professor for a personal reference – give your

professor enough time!

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

ü  PhD - Get in contact with German university as early as

possible!

ü  Be sure your application is complete!

Application

25

•  Don‘t use staples or other metallic items!

•  All documents have to be submitted online and handed in at the German Embassy in 2 copies! (except applications for intensive language courses, summer schools and study trips for group)

•  Application deadline is 15th of November 2014! Keep in mind that this is a saturday!

Preparation

26

Search for your course and inform yourself as detailed as possible www.daad.de www.daad.rs www.funding-guide.de

27

Thank you for your attention. Simone Heine

E-mail: daad.montenegro@mal.de Consulting Hour: every Wednesday from 10.00-12.00 am in the International Office in the Rectorates Building (please note: not on 23rd of October)

© M

icha

el J

orda

n