study and research in germany: recent developments and new funding programs ulrich grothus director,...
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Study and Research in Germany:
Recent Developments and New Funding Programs
Ulrich Grothus
Director, DAAD New York
Herzlich Willkommen!
What is DAAD?
► German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange
► Independent association of universities
► $ 450 million budget
► > 55,000 people supported each year
► Regional Office for Canada and the US in New York City
DAAD offers:
► Information, Counseling
► Different types of Scholarships for
► Undergraduate, Graduates, PhD candidates and Postdocs
► Internships, Summer courses, Study and Research
► All fields of study
A University System In Reform
► More competition and autonomy
► Differences between institutions more transparent
► Excellence Initiative: + 1.9 billion € for graduate schools, research clusters, institutions as a whole
► And a new degree structure ...
The Bologna Process
► Introduction of Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD (typically 3 + 2 + 3 years)
► Several hundred international degree programs taught in English
► Creation of a European Higher Education Area by 2010
► New opportunities to enter Germany as a student
► New opportunities for institutions ...
Trends in Transatlantic Mobility
► More American undergraduates go abroad, and for shorter times
► Numbers in Germany up 34% in five years (6,858 in 2006)
► Subject areas more diverse
► Number of Germans in US down 15% since 2001(8,656 in 2006)
► Patterns of mobility may become more similar
How to Select the Right Program or School
►Database on all programs taught at German universities, searchable by subject area, states, institutions, language of instruction etc.► www.higher-education-compass.de
►For research opportunities, look forResearch Training Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, Graduate Schools and Research Clusters supported under the Excellence Initiative► www.dfg.de
For Bachelors and Masters Programs …
► … consult program rankings
► e.g. Center for Higher Education Development (CHE)
► published in English on the DAAD international websitewww.university-ranking.de
An example for a CHE ranking
CHE Ranking Example (cont.)
Undergraduate Scholarships
► Funding for study abroad, internships, or senior thesis research
► Open to students in all fields
► Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous
► 4-10 months during the German academic year
► Around 60 awarded annually
RISE
► “Research Internships in Science and Engineering”
► 6-12 weeks in summer
► Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country
► No German required and scholarships and housing assistance are provided
► 269 interns in 2007
► New: Intensive language course
RISE professional
► For undergraduate DAAD alumni, or anyrecent graduates or graduate students
► 6-12 week summer placements in industryinternships with leading German companies.
► German requirements depend on the nature of the internship.
► Scholarships and housing assistance are provided.
► “I felt that I was much more integrated into Germany's culture than I had felt when I studied.” (Andrea Siefers, U Saarbrücken, Engineering)
“Put Germany on your Resume”
►17 new short-term programs taught in English
►Developed especially with the needs of US students in mind
►Business, engineering, music composition, political philosophy, architecture, video art and more…
►All receive DAAD support and our “Quality Seal”
New Programs for Undergrads
►SIP: Study & Internship Programone semester coursework at a U.A.S.one semester internship supervised by U.A.S.for sophomores and juniors (at time of application)language requirements depend on individual program
►InternXchange11 weeks in Berlin in the summer for journalism and communication majors and grad studentstaught program + internships in mediagood proficiency in German required
Study Scholarships
►Support for one or two years of study in Germany
►Can be used to earn a Master’s degree – some taught in English – at a German university
►German language ability should be commensurate with needs
►70 awarded annually
Research Grants
►1 to 10 months (with the possibility of an extension)
►For PhD candidates and postdocs, must have well-defined research project (also to complete PhD in Germany)
►Around 30 short term (< 6 mo.) and 60 long-term awarded annually
Tips for Success
► Express why a stay in Germany is critical for academic or professional goals.
► Letter of invitation from a German professor or institution.
► Explain clearly choice of location or program.
► Submit quality letters of recommendations.
For more information
► Ask questions right now.
► Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org
► Subscribe to our weeklynewsletter.
► Other online resources:
www.germany.IIEpassport.org
www.higher-education-compass.de