Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Washington Research Office
2005 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Tel.: (202) 986-9460
Fax: (202) 986-9458
E-mail: info@kasusa.org
Web site: www.kas.de
Scope: The Konrad Adenauer Foundation awards fellowships to American graduate students to study or conduct research in Germany.
Eligibility: The fellowships are provided only to American students enrolled in graduate programs at the following universities in the United States: American University, Georgetown University, Tufts University, and the University of Southern California. The course of study in the United States must be related to German affairs.
Provisions: The length of the fellowship and the amount of the award depend on individual projects.
Application: Because these fellowships are administered by the universities mentioned above, candidates should contact the schools directly.
Scope: The AIESEC international internship exchange program is designed to offer graduate students the opportunity to gain practical experience abroad. The program is prepared by the local branches and coordinated at the national level. In particular, the local groups find internships with companies, nominate students for participation in the program, and help with visa and housing issues. In addition, activities and workshops organized by students help interns become familiarized with the cultural setting of the host country. The number of internships depends on availability in both countries.
Eligibility: The internship primarily addresses students in area studies, business administration, international economics, international relations, and the social sciences. Participants must be enrolled at a university. Language skills in English and one other foreign language are important. Generally, students have completed their undergraduate studies and/or have started their graduate studies when beginning the internship. Prospective candidates will have to attend an interview and pass a language exam.
Provisions: AIESEC does not offer a stipend or any kind of financial support for the time abroad. In most cases, however, interns will receive compensation from the organization or company they are working for in the host country. Interns must pay their own travel expenses. Internships last between 8 and 78 weeks.
Applications: Interested candidates should contact the local AIESEC office through their university. When submitting the application, candidates must include a fee of € 100.
American Academy in Berlin
Hans Arnhold Center
Am Sandwerder 17-19
14109 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: (030) 804 83-0
Fax: (030) 804 83-111
Email: applications@americanacademy.de
Web site: www.americanacademy.de
Scope: The prize is offered for advanced study in public affairs, culture, and the arts. Both specialists on German topics and other scholars and practitioners who want to use resources in Berlin and its environs to enhance their knowledge are welcome to apply. The academy especially encourages persons on sabbatical or study leave from their home institutions and organizations.
Eligibility: Academy Fellows are sought from the fine arts including painting, sculpture, music, film, and drama; scholarly disciplines such as art history, history, philosophy, economics, sociology, political science, and public policy; as well as from professional fields including architecture, law, business, and journalism. Appointments are for citizens or permanent residents of the United States, typically university faculty members, artists, or professionals regardless of whether at early, mid-career, or senior levels of achievement who will benefit from a residential fellowship in Berlin. Most fellows will have a concurrent association with a Berlin institution. Fellows are encouraged to take up an association with a Berlin institution such as a museum, library, archive, university, government agency, architectural firm, film studio or media organization.
Provisions: Benefits include a stipend of $15,000-$25,000 per semester (depending on level of attainment), round trip airfare, housing, and partial board at the Hans Arnhold Center.
Applications: Applicants or those nominating others should prepare a brief statement of the project activity, suggested concurrent institutional affiliation in Berlin, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. The application must be received by November 1.
Scope: These fellowships are intended for women conducting doctoral or postdoctoral research. Three types of fellowships are available: postdoctoral research leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, and summer/short-term research publication grants. There are no restrictions on the place of study, field of study, or age of the applicant. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research.
Eligibility: The fellowships are open to women who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Women who will have earned a doctoral degree by November 15 are eligible for the postdoctoral research leave fellowships, including limited institutional matching funds. Applicants for dissertation fellowships must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary exams, and have their research proposal approved by November 15; they are expected to complete their dissertations during the fellowship year. For women's college and university faculty members and independent researchers, summer/short-term research publication grants facilitate the preparatory work for publications except research.
Provisions: Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships carry a stipend of $30,000. Dissertation fellowships provide a stipend of $20,000. Summer/Short-term research publication grants include the amount of $6,000. The fellowship year begins July 1 and ends June 30.
Applications: Application materials are available August 1 through November 1. The postmark deadline to submit applications is November 15.
Scope: This program supports postdoctoral research in all disciplines of the humanities and the humanities-related social sciences. Proposals focused on any geographic region or on any cultural or linguistic group are welcomed, as are projects in interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary studies.
Eligibility: Scholars of all academic ranks, both tenured and nontenured, in any field are invited to apply. Independent scholars whose teaching responsibilities restrict the time available for research or whose normal places of work are remote from repositories of research materials are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, must have received their Ph.D. prior to the application deadline and must not have received supported research leave during the previous three years.
Provisions: The fellowships are intended as salary replacement to enable scholars to devote six to twelve continuous months to full-time research and writing. The fellowships are set at three levels based on academic rank: up to $50,000 for full professors and equivalent; up to $40,000 for associate professor and equivalent; up to $30,000 for Assistant Professor and equivalent. The ACLS fellowship stipend, plus any sabbatical salary or other fellowships or grants, may not exceed the candidate's regular salary for the tenure period.
Applications: Requests for application forms must be received by September 26, and completed application materials must be postmarked no later than October 1. Decisions will be announced in mid-March.
Scope: The American Council of Learned Societies will offer support for postdoctoral research and write-up in East European studies. Applications should be for research in East European studies, that is, for work related to Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, or the successor states of the former Yugoslavia, in any discipline(s) of the humanities and the social sciences. Proposals dealing with Albania, Bulgaria, Romania, and the successor states of the former Yugoslavia are particularly encouraged. The Program supports comparative work considering more than one country of East Europe or relating East European societies to those of other parts of the world. These fellowships are made possible with funding from the Department of State under the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983 (Title VIII), and other sources.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. These fellowships, however, are to be used for work outside East Europe, although short visits to the area may be proposed as part of a coherent program primarily based elsewhere. Project must clearly demonstrate the necessity to conduct research at German universities or research institutes on countries of East and Central Europe or on Germany's relations with those countries. Primary considerations in awarding these fellowships and grants include the scholarly merit of the proposal, its importance to the development of East European studies, and the scholarly potential, accomplishments, and financial needs of the applicant.
Provisions: Postdoctoral scholars may apply for fellowships to undertake a period of at least six consecutive months of full-time research. The maximum amount of the award for postdoctoral research is $25,000 Applicants are required to hold the Ph.D. or its equivalent, as demonstrated by professional experience and publications, as of the application deadline. The fellowships are intended primarily as salary replacements to provide free time for research; the funds may be used to supplement sabbatical salaries or awards from other sources, provided they would intensify or extend the contemplated research.
Applications: Deadline for submitting completed application is November 1, 2001. Decisions will be announced in late April.
Scope: The American Council of Learned Societies will offer support for dissertation research and write-up in East European studies. Applications, therefore, should be for doctoral dissertations related to Albania, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, or the successor states of the former Yugoslavia in any discipline or disciplines of the humanities and the social sciences. Comparative projects are also welcomed. These fellowships are made possible with funding from the Department of State under the Research and Training for Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union Act of 1983 (Title VIII) and other sources.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. These fellowships are to be used for work outside East Europe, although short visits to the area may be proposed as part of a coherent program primarily based elsewhere. Projects must clearly demonstrate the necessity to conduct research at German universities or research institutes on countries of East and Central Europe or on Germany's relations with those countries. Fellowships will be granted on the basis of the scholarly potential of the applicant, the quality and scholarly importance of the proposed work, and its importance to the development of scholarship on East Europe
Provisions: Currently enrolled graduate students who will have completed all requirements for the doctorate except the dissertation by June 2002 may apply for one year, non-renewable support for work on the dissertation. The stipend will be up to $15,000. As a condition of the award, the applicant's home university will be required (consistent with its policies and regulations) to provide or to waive normal academic year tuition payments or to provide alternative cost-sharing support.
Applications: Deadline for submitting completed application is November 1, 2001. Decisions will be announced in late April.
Scope: This fellowship is meant to assist graduate students at any stage of their Ph.D. dissertation research and writing on a topic in the history of the visual arts in the United States.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. They must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program in art history, and they must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation before beginning tenure. A student whose degree will be granted by another department may be eligible if the principal dissertation adviser is in the department of art history. Students preparing theses for the Master of Fine Arts degree are not eligible.
Provisions: The fellowship includes a stipend of $20,000 for one year of dissertation research and writing. Fellowship funds may not be used to defray tuition costs.
Applications: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than November 15, and decisions will be announced in late March.
Scope: These awards support research in progress on topics of European, African, and Asian history.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AHA. Preference is given to Ph.D. candidates, junior scholars, scholars without access to institutional funds, and to scholars with specific research needs, such as the completion of a project or of a discrete segment thereof.
Provisions: Individual grants will not exceed $1,000. The award is intended to be used for such expenses as travel to a library or an archive; microfilms, photographs, or xeroxing; and coding and key punching. It is not meant to cover the costs of hiring research assistants or typists, or as a partial salary replacement.
Applications: Applications may be obtained from the Association and should include a completed application form, an estimated budget, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of no more than 750 words (typed, double-spaced) describing the project and indicating the support it has already received. The complete application must reach the AHA by September 17.
Scope: This grant recognizes the most deserving proposals relating to work in progress on American colonial history, with preference given to the intercultural aspects of American and European relations. This grant is intended to further research in progress and may be used for travel to a library or archive.
Eligibility: Applicants must be members of the AHA, and they should be Ph.D. candidates or junior scholars. Preference is given to those with specific research needs, such as the completion of a project or a discrete segment thereof.
Provisions: The maximum amount of the grant is $800.
Applications: Application forms may be obtained from the Association. The application deadline is February 1.
Scope: These grants are intended to assist doctoral students working on their dissertations, scholarly essays, or books that require a period of research in libraries, archives, or research institutions in Germany. The research must fall within the scope of the Institute's general interest, that is, the social, communal, and intellectual history of German-speaking Jewry.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and not older than age 32 (Ph.D. candidates) or 35 (recent Ph.D.s). Scholars must be affiliated with an accredited institution of higher education.
Provisions: The scholarship provides a monthly stipend of $ 2,000 to cover expenses during the time abroad. The entire tenure of the fellowship must fall within one calendar year. Travel is supported by a lump sum of $ 1,000. Support for family members is not available. After the fellowship expires, fellows are expected to submit a brief report on their research activities. One six-month and two three-month fellowships are awarded each year.
Applications: Applicants are asked to submit (in quadruplicate, except for transcripts) a curriculum vitae, official transcripts of graduate and undergraduate study, two letters of recommendation from scholars in the field, and a full description of the research project. The deadline for applications is November 1. Decisions will be announced in January of the year the fellowship will commence.
Scope: Support is provided to students, graduates, and doctoral candidates in all disciplines. One core objective is the promotion of women. The subject-related and personal qualifications for the selected area of study as well as the national origin and current financial status of applicants are taken into consideration. A commitment to social-policy issues is desired.
Eligibility: Applicants must have at least completed their Grundstudium (equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts) and must have passed the German Language Proficiency Examination for Foreign Applicants Seeking Admission into Higher Education. They must be permanent residents enrolled at a German university
Provisions: As a rule, support will be awarded for one year. It can be extended by a further year. In exceptional cases, support will be available for up to three years. Support is based on the rates set by the German Foreign Ministry and the Federal Ministry for Education, Science, Research, and Technology.
Applications: Application forms can be obtained from the foundation. Applications must be postmarked by May 15 or November 15.
Scope: This is an intensive work-study fellowship program intended for young American professionals. Through the experience, participants will gain a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and cultural environment of Germany and Europe. The Foundation will make every reasonable effort to secure positions that are related to the fellows' professional goals.
Eligibility: Candidates must be U.S. citizens; have a graduate degree or equivalent work experience in business administration, economics, public affairs/policy, political science, law, journalism, or mass communications; and have the ability to communicate well in German, and be betwenn 23 and 34 years old. For those who lack sufficient knowledge of German but are outstanding in other respects, the Bosch Foundation will sponsor language training in the United States and, if necessary, in Germany. Candidates also must have demonstrated excellent academic achievement and/or professional experience and must have participated actively in community or public affairs.
Provisions: Candidates invited for an interview will receive round-trip transportation to the site of the interview. The fellowship grant covers all program-related travel costs, a monthly stipend of € 1,800, fees for language courses, and limited health and accident insurance. Fellows also may apply for financial support for an accompanying spouse. The program, running from September through May of the following year, consists of two work phases and three seminars: The first work phase is in the public sector (October through December), and the second work phase is in the private sector (January through March). The seminars include an Introductory Seminar in conjunction with a German language course in Bonn in September; a Deutschland Seminar in Berlin and the new states, including a visit to Poland, and a European Seminar in Paris and Brussels in March. There is a final evaluation in Stuttgart at the end of May.
Applications: Instructions and application materials may be obtained by contacting the Bosch Foundation. Selection will be made on a competitive basis. Applications must be received no later than October 20 of the preceding year to be considered for the program beginning in September. Interviews will be conducted in December, and final decisions will be announced in January.
Scope: Graduate students often find that a first separate visit improves their chances of efficient and successful dissertation research abroad. This permits a network of academic support and contacts to be built up before the major stay. This Predissertation Research Program is designed to provide such opportunities and is not intended to be a supplement or substitute for regular dissertation support.
Eligibility: Support for graduate students working on modern European topics and enrolled at any UC campus. The Center is unable to support predissertation projects that are purely literary, philosophical, or theoretical in character. Applicants should be in the process of preparing their dissertation proposals, and there should be a gap of at least one semester or two quarters between the completion of their predissertation fellowship and the beginning of their field work abroad.
Provisions: These fellowships of $3,000 each are expected to cover two or three months' research in Europe.
Applications: Application forms may obtained from the Center or downloaded from the web site. UC Berkeley and UC San Diego students should submit applications directly to the Center for German and European Studies. Applications from students on all other UC campuses must be submitted by their departmental business officers to their campus contracts and grants office. Please allow three-four weeks for your department to process your application. Applications must be received at Berkeley no later than January 31.
Scope: The program supports for foreign academics working towards a dissertation and planning a research stay at a German host institution.
Eligibility: Applicants may be from any country, they should not be older than 30 years of age and must have been awarded their last academic degrees (Master's degree or diploma) within the last year. Postdoctoral research, diploma theses, study visits, practical training, etc. will not be supported. Applicants must have a clearly defined research project of their own and an invitation for their research stay at a host institution.
Provisions: Grant awards are € 970 for foreign postgraduates in Germany. If necessary, the Foundation can provide support for a German language course. Fellowships are granted for a maximum period of 2 years depending on the necessity of the research stay. A third year of support can only be financed through a loan from the Foundation. Financing of projects already supported by other sources for more than one year is not possible. Grant recipients will meet once a year to discuss their projects.
Applications: Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Daimler-Benz Foundation. Deadlines for complete applications are April 1 and October 1. After an initial review of all applications, selected applicants will be invited to present their projects in a seminar at the Karl-Benz-Haus in Ladenburg. Representatives of the Foundation and outside referees will choose among the participants of this seminar the final candidates who receive a fellowship.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Abteilung Studienförderung
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
Germany
Tel.: (0228) 88 36 17
Fax: (0228) 88 36 97
E-mail: KessB@fes.de
Web site: www.fes.de
Scope: This program is designed to support doctoral candidates undertaking research for their dissertations in German archives, libraries, and other institutions. Subject areas emphasized are economics, history, political science, and sociology. Special consideration will be given to sociohistorical studies, studies in contemporary history, and studies on current political problems (including comparative studies).
Eligibility: The fellowship is open to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be qualified Ph.D. candidates at an American university and must have completed all coursework and qualifying exams. They also must have an approved thesis proposal and proven facility in German suitable for their research purposes.
Provisions: The fellowship carries a stipend of € 588 per month, round-trip air fare, an allowance for excess baggage, domestic travel expenses, health insurance, tuition, fees, and books. The tenure of the fellowship is five to twelve months, depending on the requirements of the research project. The Foundation has a strong interest in ensuring that all fellowship holders receive individual assistance and advice. It is supported by a group of more than 300 professors at German universities and offers its fellows a wide-ranging program of discussion groups and informative meetings so that German and foreign scholars can meet and exchange views. These occasions also provide an opportunity for young Americans to meet prominent German public figures.
Applications: The application should include a cover letter indicating the type of fellowship, the preferred dates and duration of planned research, length and purpose of prior experience in Germany, other fellowships sought to support the same project and the status of these applications, and the name and address of a German scholar who will be available for assistance and advice during the fellowship period. In addition to the letter, the application should include: a detailed project proposal, including a summary of the topic, working hypothesis, basic questions to be explored, theoretical approach and methodology, the most important research results to date, and work plan and time schedule; a curriculum vitae listing previous academic training and related jobs as well as any publications (with precise bibliographic information); a current recommendation from the doctoral adviser, including an assessment of the applicant's qualifications, work record, and research plans; a copy of university degree(s) received; official transcripts of graduate studies, indicating courses and examinations successfully completed as well as the date by which all requirements except the dissertation will be completed; a certificate from a German professor or an appropriate organization demonstrating the applicant's proficiency in German; proof of American citizenship; and a passport photo. The deadline to submit applications is February 28 for the following academic year.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Abteilung Studienförderung
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
Germany
Tel.: (0228) 88 36 17
Fax: (0228) 88 36 97
E-mail: KessB@fes.de
Web site: www.fes.de
Scope: This program supports the postdoctoral research of young American scholars in the areas of economics, history, political science, and sociology. Priority will be given to applicants who wish to carry out studies on politically relevant subjects, particularly those involving a comparative approach to the United States and Germany. Considerable importance is attached to the establishment of contacts and cooperative relationships with competent German counterparts in the same field.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Fellowships are open to applicants with a Ph.D. and at least two years of subsequent experience in research and/or teaching at a university or research institution. Applicants must be proficient in German.
Provisions: The scholarship carries a stipend of € 920, round-trip air fare, an allowance for excess baggage, domestic travel expenses, health insurance, tuition, fees, and books. The tenure of the fellowships is five to twelve months, depending on the requirements of the research project. The Foundation has a strong interest in ensuring that all fellowship holders receive individual assistance and advice. It is supported by a group of more than 300 professors at German universities and offers its fellows a wide-ranging program of discussion groups and informative meetings so that German and foreign scholars can meet and exchange views. These occasions also provide an opportunity for young Americans to meet prominent German public figures.
Applications: The application should include a cover letter indicating the type of fellowship, the preferred dates and duration of planned research, length and purpose of prior experience in Germany, other fellowships sought to support the same project and the status of these applications, and the name and address of a German scholar who will be available for assistance and advice during the fellowship period. In addition to the letter, the application should include: a detailed project proposal, including a summary of the topic, working hypothesis, basic questions to be explored, theoretical approach and methodology, the most important research results to date, and work plan and time schedule; a curriculum vitae listing previous academic training and related jobs as well as any publications (with precise bibliographic information); a current recommendation from the doctoral adviser, including an assessment of the applicant's qualifications, work record, and research plans; a copy of university degree(s) received; official transcripts of graduate studies, indicating courses and examinations successfully completed as well as the date by which all requirements except the dissertation will be completed; a certificate from a German professor or an appropriate organization demonstrating the applicant's proficiency in German; proof of American citizenship; and a passport photo. The deadline to submit applications is February 28 for the following academic year.
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
Abteilung Studienförderung
Godesberger Allee 149
53175 Bonn
Germany
Tel.: (0228) 88 36 17
Fax: (0228) 88 36 97
E-mail: KessB@fes.de
Web site: www.fes.de
Scope: These fellowships are intended for highly qualified graduate students in economics, history, political science, and sociology who intend to pursue a doctoral degree and/or participate in a special research project that requires research or study in Germany. Applicants should have a special interest in contemporary or past German or European affairs and/or German-American relations, particularly comparative studies.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Applicants must have successfully completed at least two years of graduate study at an American university before commencing the fellowship and be sufficiently proficient in German.
Provisions: The stipend for this fellowship is € 677 per month and also includes round-trip air fare, an allowance for excess baggage, domestic travel expenses, health insurance, tuition, fees, and books. The tenure of the fellowship is five to twelve months, depending on the requirements of the research project. The Foundation has a strong interest in ensuring that all fellowship holders receive individual assistance and advice. It is supported by a group of more than 300 professors at German universities and offers its fellows a wide-ranging program of discussion groups and informative meetings so that German and foreign scholars can meet and exchange views. These occasions also provide an opportunity for young Americans to meet prominent German public figures.
Applications: The application should include a cover letter indicating the type of fellowship, the preferred dates and duration of planned research, length and purpose of prior experience in Germany, other fellowships sought to support the same project and the status of these applications, and the name and address of a German scholar who will be available for assistance and advice during the fellowship period. In addition to the letter, the application should include: a detailed project proposal, including a summary of the topic, working hypothesis, basic questions to be explored, theoretical approach and methodology, the most important research results to date, and work plan and time schedule; a curriculum vitae listing previous academic training and related jobs as well as any publications (with precise bibliographic information); a current recommendation from the doctoral adviser, including an assessment of the applicant's qualifications, work record, and research plans; a copy of university degree(s) received; official transcripts of graduate studies, indicating courses and examinations successfully completed as well as the date by which all requirements except the dissertation will be completed; a certificate from a German professor or an appropriate organization demonstrating the applicant's proficiency in German; proof of American citizenship; and a passport photo. The deadline to submit applications is February 28 for the following academic year.
Scope: This program arranges work-study placements for students to gain experience with administrative procedures and policy directions in German governmental offices while contributing to the work of the office. The positions are meant for individuals who may be expected to enrich the study of German affairs and relationships with Germany during their careers and, at the same time, will provide the involved offices with highly competent persons who are strongly interested in German affairs. The program offers internships with the German Bundestag, several German state parliaments (Landtage), and, occasionally, posts in city or state governments.
Eligibility: Candidates may come from any non-German-speaking country (with an emphasis on North Americans) and must be sufficiently fluent in German at the time of application. (An oral examination will be given during the final selection process.) Generally, applicants must have some background in the social sciences or the humanities related to the social sciences; a degree in German language/literature is normally not sufficient for these programs.
Provisions: Stipends vary depending on the program but are between c. € 510 and € 1,275 month. Internships also vary in length, from two to three months. Please note that EMGIP is not involved in securing housing for interns and that such help will be given only in some cases in the newer German states. Details are outlined in the program brochure.
Applications: Applicants should submit five copies of official transcripts from each college or university attended; five copies each of three letters of recommendation; a recent photo; and five copies of the answers to questions listed on application form. In addition, there is an application fee of $125 for one opening, $25 for each additional opning. The application varies but usually is in mid-January or early February.
Scope: Scholarships are intended to assist Ph.D. students in carrying out dissertation research in other countries.
Eligibility: Applicants must be doctoral candidates enrolled in a Ph.D. program in the United States.
Provisions: Please contact the Fulbright-Hays Program for specific information on the amount and length of scholarships. It is highly recommended to do so in writing.
Applications: Applicants must submit the completed application form and proof of enrollment in a doctoral program. The application deadline is usually late October or early November.
Scope: This program provides the opportunity for university faculty members to carry out research in other countries.
Eligibility: An individual is eligible to receive a fellowship if he or she is a citizen or national of the United States or is a permanent resident of the United States, is employed by an institution of higher education, and has been engaged in teaching relevant to his or her foreign language or area studies specialization for the two years immediately preceding the date of the award. The proposed research has to be relevant to his or her modern foreign language or area studies specialization, which is not dissertation research for a doctoral degree. An applicant has to possess sufficient foreign language skills to carry out the research project.
Provisions: The award carries a maintenance stipend for the fellow related to his or her academic year salary, and an allowance for research-related expenses overseas, such as books, copying, tuition and affiliation fees, local travel and other incidental expenses.
Applications: Application forms are available by contacting the Fulbright-Hays Program. It is highly recommended that the office be contacted in writing. The application deadline is usually late October or early November.
Fulbright-Kommission
Oranienburger Straße 13/14
10178 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: (030) 28 444-773
Fax: (303) 28 44-342
E-mail: fulkom@fulbright.de
Web site: www.fulbright.de
Scope: The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S/.B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs, and projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, special projects in the social and life sciences, or a combination thereof.
Eligibility: To be eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens at the time of application, hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant (applicants may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application, unless otherwise noted), have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country, and be in good health.
Provisions: The grants generally provide round-trip transportation; language or orientation courses, where appropriate; tuition, in some cases; book and research allowances; maintenance for the academic year, based on living costs in the host country; and supplemental health and accident insurance. Fulbright grants are payable in local currency or U.S. Dollars, depending on the country of assignment.
Applications: The application deadline is October 23.
Fulbright-Kommission
Oranienburger Straße 13/14
10178 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: (030) 28 444-773
Fax: (303) 28 44-342
E-mail: fulkom@fulbright.de
Web site: www.fulbright.de
Scope: The U.S. Student Program is designed to give recent B.S./B.A. graduates, master's and doctoral candidates, and young professionals and artists opportunities for personal development and international experience. Most grantees plan their own programs. Projects may include university coursework, independent library or field research, special projects in the social and life sciences, or a combination thereof.
Eligibility: To be eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens at the time of application, hold a B.A. degree or the equivalent before the beginning date of the grant (applicants may not hold a doctoral degree at the time of application, unless otherwise noted), have sufficient proficiency in the written and spoken language of the host country, and be in good health.
Provisions: Travel grants provide round-trip transportation to the country where the student will pursue studies for an academic year, supplemental health and accident insurance, and the cost of an orientation course abroad, if applicable.
Applications: The application deadline is October 23.
Scope: The Program is designed to offer American lecturing and/or research scholars an opportunity to lecture and/or research in Germany for periods between three and ten months.
Eligibility: The program is open to scholars from
any field and who have preferably established contacts with German colleagues.
The Fulbright Commission particularly encourages applicants with lecture projects
or researchers with some lecturing to apply. For more details on opportunities
please visit the webpage of CIES (www.cies.org) and
look for the country description of Germany.
Junior American scholars in American Studies are encouraged
to apply without prearranged affiliation; the Fulbright Program will match their
backround with appropriate institutions in Germany.
A special program category exists for post-doctoral researchers and for young
American journalists.
Provisions: The various grant categories provide round-trip transportation and a maintenance stipend in addition to other benefits.
Application: Contact CIES for details.
Scope: The Distinguished Chair in American Studies, designed to attract leading American scholars, was established in 1996 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the worldwide Fulbright Program. This professorship entails teaching two or three courses, most likely at the Humboldt University in Berlin.
Eligibility: The program is open to scholars in the fields of economics, law, political science, U.S. history, and other related fields who have substantial research and teaching experience and a good publication record.
Provisions: The grant benefits include a monthly stipend of € 5,000, travel expenses (according to the guidelines set by the Fulbright Commission), orientation and midyear meetings, health insurance, and administrative and academic support through the Fulbright Commission in Germany.
Applications: The application deadline is May 15 for a grant beginning in September of the following year.
Scope: This program supports young scholars for teaching undergraduate courses in American studies (culture, film, history, language, or literature). The course load will be determined in discussion with the host institution and includes approximately six hours per week. There are opportunities to teach in the grantee's area of specialization or to offer survey courses.
Eligibility: Intended for scholars at the assistant-professor level who have received the Ph.D. within the past five years or have comparable professional qualifications. Ph.D. candidates should be within six months of receipt of their degree by the application deadline and should include with their application a letter from their adviser confirming their status. Applicants should have some knowledge of German.
Provisions: The length of the grant is ten months, and the grant starts in September.
Applications: Applicants should contact CIES for detailed information on application formalities.
Scope: This program supports young postdoctoral scholars in pursuing research in Germany for ten months. Research may be conducted in any field, but preference is given to the social sciences and the humanities.
Eligibility: The program is intended for scholars who have received their Ph.D.s within the past five years or have comparable professional qualifications. Ph.D. candidates should be within six months of receipt of their degree by the application deadline and include with their application a letter from their adviser confirming their status. Applicants should have German language facility appropriate for the proposed research. Applicants are expected to arrange affiliations appropriate to the proposed research and document these affiliations in their applications.
Provisions: The length of the grant is ten months, beginning in September.
Applications: Applicants should contact CIES for detailed information on application formalities.
Scope: These awards are intended to enable advanced scholars to lecture, do research, or combine lecturing and research in Germany. Preference is given to scholars in the social sciences and humanities, especially African-American studies, American studies, communications, economics, environmental sciences, German studies, journalism, and law. Proposals will be evaluated for their academic excellence and potential to benefit the academic communities in both countries. Awards are not intended for summer research or study.
Eligibility: Applicants are expected to arrange affiliations appropriate to the proposed activity and should include copies of invitations from proposed host institutions with their applications. German language facility is expected for researchers in the social sciences and humanities, especially for those scholars seeking affiliations at institutions in the Eastern states. Preference is given to scholars who have not received senior scholar Fulbright grants in the last five years and who are applying with new projects.
Provisions: The grant may last between three and ten months, beginning between September and March.
Applications: Applicants should contact CIES for detailed information on the application formalities.
Scope: These awards are intended to enable advanced scholars to lecture, do research, or combine lecturing and research in Germany. Preference is given to scholars in the social sciences and humanities, especially African-American studies, American studies, communications, economics, environmental sciences, German studies, journalism, and law. Proposals will be evaluated for their academic excellence and potential to benefit the academic communities in both countries. Awards are not intended for summer research or study.
Eligibility: Applicants are expected to arrange affiliations appropriate to the proposed activity and should include copies of invitations from proposed host institutions with their applications. German language facility is expected for researchers in the social sciences and humanities, especially for scholars seeking affiliations at institutions in the eastern states. Preference is given to scholars who have not received senior scholar Fulbright grants in the last five years and who are applying with new projects.
Provisions: The grant lasts between three and ten months and begins between September and March.
Applications: Applicants should contact CIES for detailed information on the application formalities.
Scope: This program entails a five-week seminar on German society today held in Bonn, Berlin, and parts of eastern Germany. The seminar is conducted entirely in German and examines the economic, political, and social institutions in Germany, including Berlin and the five new states in eastern Germany, in light of their recent history and current development. Its perspective is interdisciplinary.
Eligibility: Applications are invited from professors of German studies, history, political science, and other humanities and social sciences that are related to the seminar topics. A Ph.D. generally is required; however, Ph.D. candidates who hold full-time teaching positions and meet other requirements also are eligible. German language facility is expected.
Provisions: The program provides international air fare, grants a per diem allowance, and covers the cost of the seminar. Spouses and dependents cannot be accommodated.
Applications: Only one application for a specific award opening may be filed in an annual competition. To obtain an application form or more detailed information on any award, write or call CIES. The application deadline is November 1.
Scope: This small grant program is designed to promote study of cultural, political, historical, economic and social aspects of modern and contemporary German affairs from an inter- and multi-disciplinary perspective and offers department and/or program chairs the opportunity to nominate highly qualified candidates to DAAD. Undergraduates with at least junior status pursuing a German Studies track or minor, Masters and Ph.D. candidates working on a "Certificate in German Studies", and Ph.D. candidates doing preliminary dissertation research are eligible. Nominees must have completed two years of college-level German and a minimum of three German Studies courses by the deadline. The grant is tenable for projects in either North America or Germany and is intended to offset possible additional research costs or summer earnings requirements. Support cannot be provided for stays in Germany in the context of "study abroad" programs.
Eligibility: Undergraduates with at least junior standing pursuing a German Studies track or minor, and Masters degree and Ph.D. candidates in the humanities and German social science disciplines working on a "Certificate in German Studies" may be nominated for the grant by department and/or program chairs at U.S. or Canadian institutions of higher education. Also eligible for nomination are Ph.D. candidates pursuing short-term exploratory research to determine the viability or to delimit the scope of their proposed dissertation. Students whose dissertation proposals have already been formally accepted are not eligible for nomination. Candidates are expected to have completed two years of college German and a minimum of three courses in German Studies (literature, history, politics or other fields) at the time of nomination.
Provisions: Research support ranging in value form $1500 to $3000 is available to individual scholarship recipients
and is intended to offset living and travel costs during the active research phase. Support cannot be provided for stays in Germany in the context of "study abroad" programs.
Applications: If possible all parts of the application form should be typewritten otherwise neatly printed. Confidential
letters of recommendation and official transcripts should be forwarded in sealed envelopes. Please do not staple any of the application materials. A complete application consists of the following parts:
Completed DAAD application form with passport photo,
curriculum vitae, detailed description of the research project or the
pre-dissertation proposal, including a research plan and itinerary,
budget statement, list of German language and German Studiescourses taken, two letters of recommendation, including one
from the professor supervising the German Studies curriculum or the research project, DAAD language certificate completed and signed
by a professor of German, official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work completed.
The deadlines are 1 May and 1 November.
Scope: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers Deutschlandjahr Scholarships to outstanding bachelors degree recipients for study at universities in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Eligibility: Applicants must be United States or Canadian citizens. Foreign nationals are not eligible. Applicants must complete their bachelors degree prior to beginning a potential Deutschlandjahr Scholarship. Generally, students in their senior (final) year of undergraduate study should apply for an academic year of study in Germany immediately following the completion of their bachelors degree. However, students who have completed their bachelors degree and have remained scholarly or scientifically active are eligible. Applicants must have no more than two years (in total) interruption in their scholarly or scientific activity at the time of application. Applicants must have a well-defined study or research project that makes a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study or do research in a particular university department. Applicants in all academic fields except dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are welcome to apply. Applicants in the arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German. Applicants should not have previously studied in a German-speaking country for more than two months and/or been granted a German language course scholarship by the DAAD or any other organization within the last three years. DAAD Deutschlandjahr Scholarship recipients will be required to enroll in courses at a German university and therefore must have completed at least two years of college-level German at time of application and be willing to strengthen their language skills prior to the scholarship period. Applicants may not hold a DAAD grant and a grant from another German or German-American organization/German-Canadian organization consecutively or concurrently for the same project. Applicants may not hold two DAAD grants consecutively. Prior recipients of DAAD grants must have three years between the end of their grant and the current application deadline. They may not apply with the same study/research project as their prior grant. All eligibility requirements must be met by the application deadline.
Provisions: Deutschlandjahr Scholarships are awarded for ten months. A limited number of scholarship holders may be awarded a two-month language course grant if the DAAD selection committee feels that the recipient requires extra language training. It is not possible to apply for these courses; they are awarded as a prerequisite of beginning the study/research period. As these language courses normally begin in August, students should plan accordingly. The monthly stipend of the Deutschlandjahr Scholarship is € 677.46. Grantees will also receive a study and research subsidy of € 255.65 at the beginning of the grant period. DAAD provides each scholarship recipient with a lump sum between € 869.19 and € 1,022.58, depending on the departure location to help defray travel expenses to and from Germany. An allowance of € 153.38 is provided to cover excess baggage charges and train travel within Germany. Grantees must arrange travel themselves. DAAD pays the costs of health, accident and liability insurance with a German insurance company, less € 10.23 per month to be paid by the scholarship holder. Grantees are expected to return to the United States or Canada at the expiration of the scholarship period.
Applications: Students at DAAD partner universities should talk to their university DAAD advisor for more information. Please contact the DAAD New York to determine who the DAAD Advisor is for your university or click here for a list of DAAD advisors. Application Forms must be received by DAAD New York by January 15. Students at DAAD Partner universities should submit applications only through the DAAD Coordinator at their university. These students should discuss application deadlines with their local DAAD Coordinator as the deadline will be before January 15.
Scope: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers edu.de Undergraduate Awards to highly qualified undergraduate students for study abroad, university language or summer courses, senior thesis research and/or internships in the Federal Republic of Germany. Two types of awards are available: Short-term awards for stays of two or three months in conjunction with German university language or summer courses, independent senior thesis research, or an internship at a German institution or firm. Long-Term Awards for a Semester or Year Abroad for between four and ten months, either as part of an organized study abroad program, or as part of an individual, student-designed study abroad semester or year.
Eligibility: Students in all academic fields are eligible. Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program at an accredited US college or university. Applicants must have at least sophomore standing at the time of application and at least junior standing by the beginning of the award period. Applicants must be able to receive academic credit for their activity in Germany. The study abroad office (or other appropriate office) of the applicant's home institution must certify this. Applicants in all academic fields except dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are welcome to apply. Applicants in the arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German. In general, students must be United States or Canadian citizens. Foreign nationals may be eligible if they have been full-time students at an accredited US or Canadian university for more than one year at the time of application. All foreign nationals must contact DAAD New York prior to application to determine their eligibility status. Due to restrictions placed on DAAD by funding sources, Short-Term Awards can be awarded to US Citizens and Permanent Residents only! Applicants must have well-defined study, research or internship plans for their stay in Germany. For long-term stays, applicants should have a good command of German and must submit the DAAD language certificate (Sprachzeugnis), filled out by a professor of German, with their application. For short-term stays, German language ability is desirable, but not mandatory. Please note that many German universities now offer a range of degree, non-degree, and summer programs partly or entirely taught in English. Contact DAAD New York or visit the DAAD Bonn web site for more details. Applicants may not hold a DAAD grant and a grant from another German or German-American/German-Canadian organization concurrently for their stay in Germany. Awards are competitive and are selected by an independent selection committee on the basis of an outstanding academic record and a convincing and feasible project proposal or statement of purpose. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an interest in contemporary German and European affairs and to explain the significance of their project in Germany to their future studies, research or professional goals .
Provisions: Short-Term Awards consist of a lump sum payment prior to departure of $2,000 for two months and $2,600 for three months. This award must be used for international travel, tuition and course fees, accommodations and board while in Germany. Short-Term Award recipients are responsible for arranging their travel and for arranging their internship, obtaining a mentor for their research or registering for their chosen language or summer course. Short-Term applicants are also responsible for ensuring they have adequate health insurance coverage for their time in Germany. A written report and proof of credit recognition (or explanation of its absence) must be submitted to DAAD New York within eight weeks of the award-winner's return to the United States. Long-Term Awards consist of a monthly stipend of € 587.99 and one-time allowances of between € 869.19 and € 1,022.58 to help defray the cost of international travel and € 153.38 for extra baggage expenses. Grantees are responsible for arranging their own travel. Grantees will also receive a one-time allowance of between € 153.38 and € 255.65 for books and start-up costs. Grantees will receive health, accident and liability insurance from DAAD for which they must contribute € 10.23 per month. Grantees taking part in an organized study abroad program are responsible for securing acceptance to the program. DAAD will assist grantees pursuing an individual, self-designed study abroad semester or year with admission to the German university of their choice. A written report and proof of credit recognition (or explanation of its absence) must be submitted to DAAD New York within eight weeks of the award-winner's return to the United States or Canada.
Applications: Applicants must submit the following in triplicate, except for the letter of recommendation, language certificate and transcripts which require one original only. These items should be sent in a sealed envelope, or be sent by the professor or university directly to DAAD New York. DAAD application form (one original, two photocopies) with the applicant's original signature in ink. Recent passport photographs glued or taped to each copy of the application. Curriculum vitae or resume in chronological/tabular form. A comprehensive description of the proposed project of approximately three pages (typed) in English. Successful applicants will give exact details, dates and an itinerary of their study abroad program, research, internship or summer or language course. They will explain specifically what they propose to study and explain their motivation for studying in Germany. One letter of recommendation from a professor in the applicant's major field of study. Statement of Support and Credit Eligibility Form completed by the study abroad office of the student's home institution. One of the following: a. Proof of acceptance to the relevant study abroad program. b. Proof of registration for the proposed language or summer course. c. Letter of invitation to participate in an internship (including pay provided by the organization or firm, if any). d. Letter of invitation by a professor or researcher who has agreed to act as the applicant's mentor for their senior thesis research. e. A letter of invitation from a German university professor who has agreed to act as the applicant's mentor for students proposing an individual, self-designed study abroad semester or year. Official transcripts of all undergraduate work completed. DAAD language certificate completed by a faculty member of the German Department of the applicant's home institution (required for Long-Term applicants; optional for Short-Term applicants). All documentation must be received by DAAD no later than March 20.
Scope: A broad range of three to four week summer language courses with an integrated thematic focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany are hosted by German universities each year. An extensive extra-curricular program complements and reinforces the core material. The website of DAAD Bonn provides details on the content and logistics on the most recent course offer, which may be used for preliminary information on next summer's programs. As a rule, there are few changes from year to year.
Eligibility: Scholarships are awarded to students pursuing full-time study at US colleges or universities. There are no restrictions as to field, but applicants must have attained at least junior standing at the time of application. As a rule, applicants must be citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals may be eligible to apply if they have been full-time students at a university in the United States for at least one year at the time of application. Preference will be given to students who are under thirty-two years of age. Applicants must have completed a minimum of four semesters of college German or an equivalent level of language proficiency and must be able to participate in group projects and follow lectures in German. Applicants should not have previously studied in a German-speaking country for more than two months and/or been granted a German language course scholarship by the DAAD or any other organization within the last three years. Recipients of the scholarships are selected on the basis of an outstanding acadamic record and potential, and are expected to have an active interest in contemporary German and European affairs. Committee decisions will also take into consideration an applicant's demonstrated need for acquiring a better proficiency in the German language for future studies or research.
Provisions: A number of scholarships of
€ 715,80 each are available for courses lasting a minimum of three weeks. The scholarships cover tuition, room and board, in whole or in part, and will be paid upon arrival at the course location. Accommodations are arranged by the host institution.
An international travel subsidy of € 204,52 will also be awarded and will likewise be disbursed upon arrival.
Health and accident insurance is not included in the scholarship; participants are urged to make their own arrangements for adequate coverage.
Scholarship recipients are expected to devote full time
to the course program and may not concurrently undertake individual research. A written report is requested within four weeks of the end of the course.
Applications: If possible all parts of the application form should be typewritten otherwise neatly printed and submitted in duplicate (one original, one photocopy). Applications not submitted in duplicate cannot be processed. Confidential letters of recommendation and official transcripts may be in single copy and should be forwarded in sealed envelopes. Please do not staple any of the application materials. A complete application consists of the following parts: DAAD application form. A recent passport photo attached to each of the two DAAD application forms. Autobiographical essay in German. A detailed statement (in English) of approximately 500 words explaining why the applicant wants to attend a "Hochschulsommerkurs". A recommendation letter written by a professor in the applicant's major field of study. The recommendation should not be from the same professor who evaluates the language proficiency. Complete, official transcripts of all post-secondary studies. DAAD German language certificate signed by a faculty member of the German or Foreign Languages department at the applicant's institution or by an official of a Goethe-Institut. The deadline is 31 January.
Scope: This scholarship provides funds for study and/or research in Germany for one to ten months betwenn August 1 and July 31. The scholarship is open to graduate students pursuing their masters or doctorate for study and/or research prior to completing their degree.
Eligibility: Student Applicants: In general, student applicants must be United States or Canadian citizens enrolled full-time in a degree program at an accredited US or Canadian university. Foreign nationals may be able to apply if they have been full-time graduate students at an accredited US or Canadian university for more than one academic year at the time of application. All foreign nationals must contact DAAD New York before applying to determine their eligibility status.
Post-Doctoral Applicants: In general, post-doctoral applicants must be United States or Canadian citizens and have completed their Ph.D. no more than two years prior to applying to DAAD for support. Foreign nationals must be affiliated with an accredited US or Canadian university and express intent upon returning to that institution following the research visit to Germany. All foreign nationals must contact DAAD New York before applying to determine their eligibility status. Special rules apply for German citizens. Please contact DAAD New York for specifics
Non-Enrolled Applicants: Applicants who are not enrolled in a graduate program at a US or Canadian university at the time of application must have remained scientifically, artistically or scholarly active since the completion of their graduate degree. Applicants must have no more than two years (in total) interruption in their scientific, artistic, or scholarly activity at the time of application. Individuals must be US or Canadian citizens. Applicants affiliate with a US or Canadian university are preferred.
Applicants must have a well-defined study or research project that makes a stay in the Federal Republic of Germany essential. Preference will be given to applicants who have been invited by a faculty member at a German university to study or do research in a particular department, institute or laboratory.
Applicants in all academic fields except dentistry, medicine, pharmacy and veterinary medicine are welcome to apply. Applicants in the arts, humanities and social sciences should have a good command of German. Applicants may not hold a DAAD grant and a grant from another German or German-American organization/German-Canadian organization consecutively or concurrently for the same project. Applicants may not hold two DAAD grants consecutively. Prior recipients of DAAD grants must have three years between the end of their grant and the current application deadline. They may not apply with the same study/research project as their prior grant.
Provisions: Graduate Scholarships are granted from one to ten months.
Stays of six months or less must occur either between August 1 and January 31
OR between February 1 and July 31. Stays of seven to ten months must occur within
the time frame of the German academic year, October 1 to July 31. A limited number
of scholarship holders who receive seven to ten month grants may be awarded a
two-month language course grant if the DAAD selection committee feels that the
recipient requires extra language training. It is not possible to apply for these
courses; they are awarded as a prerequisite of beginning the study/research period.
As these language courses normally begin in August, students should plan accordingly.
Monthly stipends range from € 754.15 to € 920.33 depending on the level of
academic advancement. The rate is determined by DAAD. For grants lasting seven
to ten months a study and research subsidy of € 255.65 is awarded at the beginning
of the grant period. DAAD provides each scholarship recipient with a lump sum
between € 511.29 and € 1,022.58, depending on the length of the scholarship and
the departure location to help defray travel expenses to and from Germany. For
grants lasting seven to ten months, a sum of € 153.38 is provided to cover excess
baggage charges and train travel within Germany. Grantees must arrange travel
themselves. DAAD pays the costs of health, accident and liability insurance
with a German insurance company, less € 10.23 per month to be paid by the scholarship
holder. Grantees are expected to return to the United States or Canada at
the expiration of the scholarship period.
Applications: Applications should be submitted to the DAAD Coordinator at your university if it is a DAAD partner university. If it is not, they may be sent to DAAD New York directly. In no case should applications be sent to DAAD Bonn. All parts of the application must be submitted in triplicate (one original, two copies). Applications not submitted in triplicate cannot be processed. The application form itself must be typewritten or computer-generated. All accompanying documents must be typewritten or computer-generated. Supporting documents should under no circumstances be stapled, laminated or bound in folders. The name of the applicant should appear on each page of the curriculum vitae and project proposal. A complete application consists of the following parts: A completed, signed DAAD application form entitled "Antrag auf Förderung eines Studien-/Forschungsaufenthaltes in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland/Application for support of a study/research period in the Federal Republic of Germany." Please answer all questions on the form completely. Do not fill in any blanks with the phrase "see attached," even if you must refer to additional material. Three recent passport photos attached to the original application form and each of the copies. Detailed curriculum vitae or resume in chronological/tabular form. (Narrative CV's are not acceptable.) Precise description of the study or research project written in English. The project proposal should not be more than five to six pages in length. Applicants proposing research should include the current status of research being done around the world on their topic, and why their project is different and important. They should mention the progress of their research thus far in their academic career. They should pay careful
attention to theoretical and methodological planning. ALL applicants should make it very clear exactly what they propose to do in Germany, and why a stay in Germany is absolutely essential to their project. It is recommended that applicants in the fields of German, history, philosophy and theology include an additional version of the project description written in German. Evidence of any existing contact, or attempt at establishing contact, with academics at the chosen German host institution. It is not necessary to translate the letters of invitation from German faculty. Unfortunately, e-mail cannot be accepted as an official letter of invitation, but may be submitted for reference. Two original letters of recommendation printed on university letterhead, from professors at North American institutions your field of study. These letters should be sent to the coordinator for DAAD programs at your university, or included in sealed envelopes with your application. Complete official transcripts of all post-secondary studies, including explanations of the grading systems. Please submit one official copy and two photocopies of each transcript. DAAD language certificate (Sprachzeugnis) signed by a faculty member of the German Department at the applicant's institution. We cannot accept Fulbright forms nor can we accept evaluations from teaching assistants. A letter on university letterhead from your department chair confirming your ABD status, if applicable. The signature must be original. A list of publications (optional). Applicants for short-term research scholarships (one to six months) only: An itinerary for the proposed research that has been approved by the host institution. Applicants in the field of music must submit the "Supplemental Application for Music" in addition to the basic application; those in architecture and fine arts must submit the "Supplemental Application for Fine Arts".
Applications from students in fine arts and performing music must submit their application by November
1. Applicants in all other fields must submit their applications by January
15. Students at DAAD Partner universities should submit applications only through the DAAD Coordinator at their university. These students should discuss application deadlines with their local DAAD Coordinator.
Scope: This program offers scholarships to graduate students to attend intensive eight-week language courses at a Goethe Institute in Germany during the summer.
Eligibility: Graduate students enrolled full time may apply. Students in the field of English, German, or any other modern language or literature are not eligible. Applicants must have completed three semesters of college-level German or the equivalent at the time of application and should be between 18 and 32 years of age.
Provisions: The scholarship consists of tuition and fees, and room and partial board.
Applications: Application forms and program guidelines are available by downloading them from the Web site or by contacting the DAAD. Complete applications must be returned by mail. The application deadline is January 31.
Scope: These grants are intended for Ph.D. candidates and recent Ph.D.s who wish to carry out dissertation or postdoctoral research at archives, institutes, laboratories, or libraries in Germany for a period of two to six months. Grants are awarded in all fields.
Eligibility: Recent Ph.D.s (up to two years after the degree) not older than age 35 and candidates for the Ph.D. not older than age 32 may apply.
Provisions: Monthly stipends range from € 754.15 to € 920.33 depending on the level of academic advancement. The rate is determined by DAAD. For grants lasting seven to ten months a study and research subsidy of € 255.65 is awarded at the beginning of the grant period. DAAD provides each scholarship recipient with a lump sum between € 511.29 and € 1,022.58, depending on the length of the scholarship and the departure location to help defray travel expenses to and from Germany. For grants lasting seven to ten months, a sum of € 153.38 is provided to cover excess baggage charges and train travel within Germany. Grantees must arrange travel themselves.
AAD pays the costs of health, accident and liability insurance with a German insurance company, less € 10.23 per month to be paid by the scholarship holder.
Applications: In addition to the completed application form, applicants must submit a two- to three-page project description; a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications; two letters of recommendation (one written by the candidate's academic adviser); proof (e.g., copies of correspondence to and from Germany) that necessary arrangements for research visits have been made; a DAAD language certificate, completed and signed by a professor of German; official transcripts of graduate work; and copies of all diplomas obtained. Graduate students must include proof of admission to Ph.D. candidacy. All parts of the application must be submitted in triplicate (one original, two copies). The application deadline is January 15. Check DAAD web site for detailed information.
Scope: This grant, offered in all fields, allows scholars to pursue research at universities and other institutions in Germany for one to three months. Grants are awarded for specific research projects and cannot be used for travel only, attendance at conferences or conventions, editorial meetings, lecture tours, or extended guest professorships.
Eligibility: At least two years of teaching and/or research experience after the Ph.D. or equivalent and a research record in the proposed field are prerequisite.
Provisions: The grant provides a monthly stipends are between € 1.738,39 and € 1.891,77, the rate to be determined by DAAD. Additional support for family members is not available. An additional amount of up to € 153,30 for travel within Germany may be awarded.
Applications: Applicants should submit a completed application form; a description of the research project (up to three pages); copies of correspondence with German institutions confirming that contacts relevant to the project have been made; and an itinerary and approximate timetable if more than one institution will be visited. The application deadline is August 1 for visits during the first half of the year and February 1 for visits during the second half of the year. For details check DAAD web pages.
Scope: This grant program offers support for faculty members who wish to attend intensive language courses at the Goethe Institutes.
Eligibility: Faculty members who teach in the fields of English, German, or other modern languages or literature are not eligible. There are no courses for beginners; applicants must have a basic knowledge of German and should be able to demonstrate a need for acquiring better proficiency for their future research or teaching. Applicants should not have previously studied in a German-speaking country for more than two months and/or received a grant to attend a German language course from DAAD or any other organization within the last three years.
Provisions: The scholarship amounts to approximately € 2938,25 for the 8-week course and € 1533 for the 4-week course; it provides tuition,room and partial board, as well as a cash allowance of € 408,80 / € 204,40 to cover additional expenses. The allowance for the two-month course will be paid in two installments. DAAD will cover health and accident insurance during the scholarship period. International or domestic travel is not included.
Applications: Application forms and program guidelines can be downloaded from the Web site or contact the DAAD. The application deadline is January 31.
Scope: The DAAD provides financial support for an informational visit of 7 to 12 days to groups of 10 to 15 students, accompanied by a faculty member. The purpose of this program is to increase knowledge of specific German topics and institutions within the framework of an academic study tour.
Eligibility: Preference is given to groups with a homogeneous academic background. Visits within the context of academic study-abroad programs cannot be funded. Tours cannot be funded during July and August and between December 22 and January 8.
Provisions: DAAD will provide a subsidy of € 35.77 per day to each student and the faculty member for a minimum stay of seven days and a maximum stay of twelve days. Funds will be transferred directly to the faculty organizer prior to the group's departure in the form of a dollar-denominated check. Participants will have to supplement the funding provided by DAAD with resources of their own. Transportation expenses are not covered by DAAD.
Applications: Application forms and program guidelines are available by downloading them from the Web site or by contacting the DAAD. Applications may be filed at any time. They should reach DAAD New York at least six months before the beginning date of the planned visit.
Scope: As a part of a German federal and Länder initative, the DAAD is promoting temporary teaching assignments of a period of one semester to two years for foreign academics at the various types of German institutions of higher education (universities, Fachhochschulen, colleges of fine arts, etc.). The purpose of the program is to strengthen the international dimensions of teaching.
Eligibility: This program is applicable to all disciplines. Language teaching CANNOT be funded.
Provisions: DAAD provides funding based on the terms of the cost-sharing plans of the host and home institutions. In addition, supplemental funding may be provided for health insurance, living, travel, a German course at a language institute and conference partitipation.
Applications: Deadlines: June 15 and December 15. For application information, please contact DAAD New York.
Scope: The two-week Summer Course is organized and sponsored by the GHI, the German Department of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and the Nanovic Institute for European Studies at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana. The main purpose of this seminar is to help advanced graduate students prepare for their dissertation research. It will introduce students to German handwriting styles of previous centuries, expose them to the variety of German archives and research facilities, familiarize them with major research topics in German culture and history, and encourage the exchange of ideas and practical experiences with German scholars. A various German archives and libraries will be visited. Participants are encouraged to extend their stay in Germany to pursue their own work, or to follow up on leads collected during the Summer Seminar.
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a North American institution of higher education. The program seeks qualified applicants interested in historical studies in a broad rang of disciplines. It supports students working on the late medieval period to the early 20th century. Preference will be given to those who have already chosen a dissertation topic and written a dissertation proposal but have not yet embarked on actual archival research. Successful candidates must have a very good knowledge of written and spoken German. An applications consists of a cover letter outlining the need for participation, a cv, a dissertation proposal, and a letter of reference from the doctoral adviser.
Provisions: The organizers will provide cost for transatlantic travel as well as for travel and lodging in Germany.
Applications: Deadline for submissions is December 31.
Scope: Each spring the GHI and the BMW Center for German and European
Studies at Georgetown University invite sixteen doctoral students from Europe
and North America to present their ongoing dissertation projects to peers and
mentors. The seminar each year focuses on a different period of modern
history to be announced in fall on the GHI website. Students working on German
history as well as on comparative topics and projects in related fields - such
as art history, legal history, and the history of science - are encouraged to
apply. This also applies to the history of Austria or German-speaking
Switzerland.
The venues alternate between Washington D.C. and various German universities.
The sessions are moderated by faculty from both sides of the Atlantic and are
conducted in both German and English.
Eligibility: Candidates must be near completion of their doctoral degrees. Command of both English and German is expected. Applicants should provide a CV, a project description (2-3 pages) and a letter of reference from their doctoral adviser.
Provisions: The organizers will cover travel and lodging expenses.
Applications: The deadline for applications is December 1.
Scope: The Medieval History Seminar is devoted to the latest research in the field of European medieval studies. This program invites sixteen doctoral students from Europe and North America to discuss their dissertation projects with peers and senior scholars from both sides of the Atlantic. The seminar is conducted in English and German. It is held each fall, alternating between venues in Europe and the United States.
Eligibility: Candidates must be near completion of their doctoral degrees. Command of both English and German is expected. Applicants should provide a CV, a project description (2-3 pages) and a letter of reference from their doctoral adviser.
Provisions: The organizers will cover travel and lodging expenses.
Applications: The deadline for applications is May 1.
Scope: This one-year fellowship was established in the memory of the late Jürgen Heideking. The fellowship, supported by the Fritz Thyssen Foundation, is intended for American scholars working in one of the three areas to which Professor Heideking made important contributions: American history amd German-American relations from the early modern period to the present; international history of the 19th and 20th centuries, including the history of international relations and the comparative history of colonial systems and societies; and 20th century German history, with emphasis on America's influence on German society between 1918 and 1949.
Eligibility: Applications from postdoctoral American scholars should include a cover letter, cv, project description (8-10 pages), research schedule for fellowship period, and two confidential letters of recommendation.
Provisions: The Heideking Fellow will receive a stipend of € 21,220 (plus a family allowance if applicable) for a fellowship period of six to twelve months in residence at the University of Cologne beginning in 2002. The fellow will be expected to give one public lecture on his/her research.
Applications: The deadline for applications is December 1.
Scope: Up to four fellowships are awarded annually to enable prospective specialists to study in Germany for one academic year, primarily in the fields of art history, economics and banking, German language and literature, history, international law, philosophy, political science, and public affairs.
Eligibility: Preference is given to candidates with a minimum of a master's degree, but candidates must have a bachelor's degree and be U.S. citizens by November 1 of the year preceding the award.
Provisions: The amount of the fellowship is $12,000 per year. Candidates selected for these awards will be considered for Fulbright travel grants.
Applications: Application materials may be obtained by contacting the Institute of International Education. The application deadline is October 25.
Scope: GMF offers grants for research to improve the understanding of significant contemporary economic, political and social developments relating to Europe, European integration and relations between Europe and the United States.
Projects should involve either comparative analysis of a specific issue in more than one country or the exploration of an issue in a single country in ways that can be expected to have relevance for other countries. The geographic scope of the program includes Western, Central and Eastern Europe, including Russia and Turkey as they relate to Europe, but not the Central Asian countries that were formerly part of the Soviet Union. The GMF Research Fellowship Program is available for Dissertation and Advanced Research.
Eligibility: Graduate students seeking support for dissertation fieldwork, recent Ph.D. recipients, and more senior scholars may apply but only U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible. Special consideration will be given to applicants seeking support for projects involving parallel or collaborative research by both established and younger scholars, including projects designed on a transatlantic basis.
Provisions: Support for dissertation research will be available for one year in the amount of $20,000.
Support for postdoctoral and advanced research will made in amounts up to $40,000. The awards are intended to help meet, but cannot exceed, a recipient's current income. Recipients are expected to work full-time on the proposed project, without teaching or other substantial professional responsibilities, for a period not less than six months and not greater than one year.
All award recipients are responsible for arranging their own housing, insurance, benefits and travel (including visas if applicable).
Applications: Completed applications must be postmarked no later than November 15. Submissions will be reviewed by an interdisciplinary committee of established scholars. An independent selection committee of scholars will make recommendations to GMF. Awards will be announced by letter around March 15. Information and application forms are available on the GMF's website.
Scope: The fellowships are intended to promote the development of scholars and artists by enabling them to engage in research in any field of knowledge or pursue creativity in any of the arts.
Eligibility: Two annual competitions are held: one open to citizens and permanent residents of the United States and Canada; the other open to citizens and permanent residents of Latin American and the Caribbean. Candidates should already have demonstrated an exceptional ability for productive scholarship or creative ability in the arts. Members of the teaching profession who are on sabbatical leave on full or partial salary and holders of other fellowships or appointments are eligible. Competition is highly competitive.
Provisions: Amounts of the grants will be adjusted to the needs of the fellows (the average for 2001 was approximately $36,000). Appointments are made for one year and never for a period shorter than six months. The Foundation may subsidize the publication of important contributions to knowledge produced by its fellows, but it does not assist in publishing all works produced.
Applications: Applicants may request application forms from the Guggenheim Foundation and should submit the completed application no later than October 1. The final selection of fellows will be made in April
Scope: These grants, supported by the Krupp Foundation and by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, are intended to fund graduate students from Harvard and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who need to spend nine to twelve months in Europe conducting dissertation research. Topics should focus on cultural, economic, historical, intellectual, political, or social trends, or on public policy in contemporary Europe. The Center funds research in Western and Central Europe.
Eligibility: Applications are accepted from Harvard doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and from MIT doctoral students of history, cultural studies, and the social sciences. Recipients must have completed two years of graduate school and passed their general examinations but can be at any stage of research.
Provisions: The fellowships provide $18,000 annually. Concurrent fellowships should not exceed $5,000. The fellowships may be used to supplement external grants to a level not to exceed $23,000. In some cases, half grants are awarded. The fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used within the twelve-month period for which they are awarded.
Applications: The application deadline is February 15.
Scope: These fellowships are intended to support doctoral students conducting dissertation work on contemporary Europe. The Center funds research in Western and Central Europe.
Eligibility: Advanced Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) doctoral students in history, the social sciences, and cultural studies.
Provisions: The fellowships carry a stipend of $15,000. Concurrent fellowships should not exceed $5,000. The fellowships may be used to supplement external grants to a level not to exceed $20,000. The fellowships cannot be deferred and must be used within the twelve-month period for which they are awarded. No other employment is allowed under the grant except serving as an adviser for an undergraduate senior thesis. Funding is provided by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies
Applications: The application deadline is February 15.
Scope: Graduate Summer Travel Grants are designed to fund summer research in Europe for doctoral students writing dissertations on political, historical, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual trends in contemporary Europe
Eligibility: Applications are accepted from Harvard doctoral students in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and MIT doctoral
students in the social sciences or cultural studies. The Center funds research in Western and Central Europe. These grants are intended for students who have formulated a dissertation topic but do not require a long period of research abroad. Recipients must have completed two years of graduate school and have passed their general examinations.
Provisions: The maximum award is $4,000. In some cases, funding will be shared with other grant programs. Funding is provided by the Krupp Foundation and by the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies.
Applications: The anticipated application deadline is March 1.
Scope: Undergraduate Summer Travel Grants are designed to fund summer research in Europe.
Eligibility: Applications are accepted from or juniors in the Harvard Faculty of Arts and Sciences preparing senior theses on political, historical, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual trends in contemporary Europe. The Center funds research in Western and Central Europe.
Provisions: Grants must be used for research abroad during the summer break. The maximum award is $3,500. In some cases, funding will be shared with other grant programs. Funding is provided by the Krupp Foundation and the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies.
Applications: The anticipated application deadline is March 1.
Scope: The Herzog August Bibliothek awards fellowships of between 2 and 12 months for projects that can be carried out using the historical book and manuscript holdings of the library.
Eligibility: Post-doctoral researchers from all disciplines and countries.
Provisions: Fellowships can awarded as full (senior scholars) or part
(junior scholars) fellowships. Fellows are required to be be in residence in Wolfenbüttel for the duration of their fellowship.
Fellowships are either € 1022 or € 1533 per month plus travel allowance to and from Wolfenbüttel.
Applications: Complete applications for fellowships in the following calendar year must reach us by January 31st. Please request an application form.
Scope: The American Friends of the HAB offers travel grants to assist young North American students who are writing dissertations to gain access to the rich collections of the Herzog August Bibliothek.
Eligibility: Competition is open to US and Canadian students in all the fields in which the HAB has significant holdings. The travel grant may be used for an exploratory first visit to Wolfenbüttel, in conjunction with a doctoral fellowship from the library, or to fund a return visit in the writing-up stage of a dissertation
Provisions: The American Friends of the HAB offers travel grants of up to $1,000.
Fellowships can awarded as full (senior scholars) or part (junior scholars) fellowships.
Fellows are required to be be in residence in Wolfenbüttel for the duration of their fellowship.
Fellowships are either € 1022 or € 1533 per month plus travel allowance to and from Wolfenbüttel.
Applications: Applicants for travel grants should send Professor Steinmetz a copy of their dissertation proposal together with names of two academic references who are well acquainted with their work. Students may either apply directly or be nominated by their doctoral advisers. E-mail applications are welcome.
Scope: Ten German Chancellor Scholarships are awarded annually to highly motivated individuals in the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural and academic sectors. The program sponsors individuals who demonstrate the potential to strengthen ties between Germany and the United States through their profession or studies.
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have completed a bachelor's degree prior to commencement of the scholarship and are no more than 32 years of age. Command of German is not a prerequisite.
Provisions: The scholarship provides for a stay of one year in Germany forprofessional development, study, or research. Applicants design individual projects tailored to their professional development and goals and decide at which institutions to pursue them. Successful candidates have come from such fields as business, government, social and policy sciences, law, journalism, communications, management, finance, economics, architecture, public service, humanities, arts and environmental affairs. The program begins September 1 and lasts twelve months. It is preceded in August by language classes taught in Germany. The monthly stipends range from € 1.800 to € .600; additional allowances is available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction.
Applications: Application forms may be requested from the U.S. liaison office; they also may be obtained by downloading them from the Internet. Completed application materials must submitted by October 31.
Scope: This research fellowship enables highly qualified, young foreign scholars to undertake long-term research stays in Germany for specific research projects. These awards are not intended for training purposes, short-term study tours, or participation in conferences.
Eligibility: The research fellowships are offered on a world-wide competitive basis. Scientists and scholars of all nations and all academic disciplines may apply. Candidates should be under age 40, hold an academic degree comparable to the doctorate, and have proven experience in independent research. Scholars in the humanities should possess sound German language capabilities, which should be demonstrated by a language certificate.
Provisions: Monthly research fellowship rates
range from € 2.100 to € 3.000. Fellowship rates are set by the selection
committee. Other expenses covered are a) research fellows' travel expenses
provided these are not covered by institutions in their home countries; b)
family grants: A monthly allowance for spouses amounting to € 260 as well as
a monthly allowance for children amounting to € 50 per child can be granted
to research fellows if they are accompanied by their spouses and children for at
least three months; c) subsidy towards health insurance: Research Fellows and
their spouses and children can be granted a subsidy towards health
insurance amounting to € 50 monthly per person during their stay in Germany,
d) additional grants for German language courses of two to four months at
language institutes in Germany prior to the actual period of research. The
selection committee may make participation in these courses obligatory (please
take this into account when planning schedules).
Research Fellowships may be requested for periods of between 6 and 12 months.
Extensions may be granted in well-founded cases. Part of the period covered by
the fellowship may be spent at research institutes in other European countries
(except in research fellows' home-countries) if this is essential for academic
reasons.
Applications: Application forms and instructions may be obtained by contacting the Foundation or by downloading them from the Internet. Applications may be forwarded either directly to the Office of the AvH or through diplomatic or consular missions of the Federal Republic of Germany, or external offices of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
Scope: The Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation and the German Ministry for Education, Science, Research, and Technology, make TransCoop Program funds available to support research projects involving American, Canadian, and German scholars in economics, the humanities, law, and the social sciences.
Eligibility: The program offers opportunities to researchers from universities and non-university institutions in all three countries. Priority is given to new research initiatives central to the disciplines covered by the program. Applicants should hold at least a Ph.D.
Provisions: The maximum duration of sponsorship for each project is three years. The German side can award funds totaling a maximum of € 45.000 (about U.S. $45,000) per project. German funds must be matched by funds from American/Canadian sources. The amount and sources of matching funds must be detailed in the application and must be confirmed before the TransCoop funding is disbursed.
Applications: Applications should be submitted jointly by at least one German and one American and/or Canadian scholar, and they should be signed by both. They must includ application forms, a time and cost schedule, two individual references for each of the partners, a detailed research plan, and a selected list of publications. The application deadline is October 31. The selection committee applies the following criteria: the project's potential for strengthening transatlantic cooperation, the academic qualifications of the applicant, and the originality of the research project.
Scope: A joint cooperation between the Deutsche Bundestag and the
Humboldt University Berlin, this program is designed for young Americans with a bachelor's or master's degree wishing to gain insights into the parliamentary political system of Germany and acquire leadership skills. The
five months program consists of two parts: During the first month, participants
receive an introduction by the Bundestag administration and at the Humboldt University,
followed by a series of short seminars conducted by the foundations associated
with the political parties in the Bundestag.
During the following 15 weeks, participants will work at the offices of members of
the German parliament, conduct policy research, write speeches, letters, and
articles, prepare meetings, etc. at his or her Berlin office. A trip to the
member's voting district is an integral part of the internship.
Eligibility: The program is open to U.S. citizens who have a university degree (at least bachelor's degree) in German studies, history, international business, international law, political science, and related subjects, and who wish to pursue a career in the United States with an international dimension. Successful candidates must have proficiency in the German language.
Provisions: Interns receive a monthly stipend of € 511. In addition, costs for housing in university dormitories, university fees, and health insurance are covered.
Applications: Candidates must submit an application form, a curriculum vitae in German, a project proposal, a copy of highschool diploma and university degree, a transcript, two letters of recommendation, proof of very good German language skills, and four passport pictures. The deadline is February 15 for the program starting in March of the following year.
Scope: The Institute for European History is dedicated to promoting historical research by offering twenty fellowships a year to young historians. The fellowships are designed to give young scholars the opportunity to concentrate on their work and to provide a forum in which to discuss their work with colleagues in their field.
Eligibility: The competition for fellowships is open to young historians from Europe and overseas. Candidates must have completed their undergraduate education, and they should either be in the advanced stages of their dissertations or already be in possession of their doctorates. Successful applicants will have a strong command of the German language.
Provisions: The monthly allowance follows the current guidelines set by the DAAD and ranges between € 754 and € 920, depending on the candidate's academic degree at the time of application. The grant also covers some research-related travel expenses, and married scholars may receive an additional allowance. Fellowships last six to twelve months, with a possibility for renewal.
Applications: Applicants should submit, with an informal cover letter, a curriculum vitae stating their age, education, work experience, and knowledge of the German language; copies of university transcripts; a detailed research proposal that outlines the anticipated work plan and time-frame; the names and addresses of two professors or academic advisers who are prepared to write a letter of recommendation; and a list of academic publications, if any. Applications should be addressed to the director of the division of the Institute to which he or she is applying. No deadlines apply, the selection committee meets in March, July, and November
Scope: The Institute awards fellowships to young scholars whose work will develop the knowledge and understanding essential to the resolution of fundamental international issues. The range of topics includes the limitation of strategic nuclear arms; the development of means for the prudent and equitable distribution and management of technology, raw materials, energy, food, and other resources; the improvement of the levels of health, nutrition, education, economic security, and social welfare within developing countries and the establishment of more stable, mutually beneficial relationships between North and South; the definition and recognition of fundamental human rights and the development of more effective international mechanisms for the protection of such rights; and the political and economic evolution of the states of Central and Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union.
Eligibility: The program is open to Ph.D. candidates who have completed their coursework and are conducting dissertation research. Awards are generally made to students of political science, economics, international relations, and history who are enrolled in a Ph.D. program at an American university. Applicants may be citizens of any country.
Provisions: The stipends vary in amount according to the recipient's needs and resources. They are awarded for periods of three to nine months, may include funds for travel or other field-research costs, and may be combined with support from other sources.
Applications: Applicants should submit five copies of the following materials: a completed application form and financial statement; a curriculum vitae; and a short statement describing the applicant's doctoral dissertation. Applicants also must supply transcripts of their graduate coursework, with grades, and a list of four or five references. The referees should be well acquainted with the applicant's academic work, and at least two should be fully familiar with his or her dissertation. More detailed information about application procedures is included in the program description, which is available from the Institute. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 16, and results will be announced May 15.
Scope: The Institute has created a fellowship program in honor of Dorothy Danforth Compton to remember her lifelong commitment to peace and human rights. Fellowships are available to African American, Hispanic, and Native-American students pursuing M.A. or Ph.D. degrees in preparation for careers in world affairs (as scholars or practitioners).
Eligibility: Applicants should be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, members of the abovementioned minority groups, and either doctoral candidates or graduate students.
Provisions: Fellowships vary in amount, according to the recipient's needs and resources. They are awarded for periods of three to nine months, may include funds for travel or other field-research costs if these are essential to study, and may be combined with support from other sources.
Applications: Applicants should submit five copies of the following materials: a completed application form and financial statement; a curriculum vitae; and a short statement describing the applicant's doctoral dissertation. Applicants also must submit transcripts of their graduate course work, with grades, and a list of four or five references. The referees should be well acquainted with the applicant's academic work, and at least two should be fully familiar with his or her dissertation. More detailed information about application procedures is included in the program description, which is available from the Institute. Applications must be postmarked no later than February 16 for dissertation candidates and no later than March 16 for predissertation candidates; results will be announced May 15.
Scope: These research grants are supported by the Free University of Berlin, in conjunction with the United States Information Agency and the Canadian Embassy in Berlin. Interested scholars must be conducting research about the United States or Canada in the following fields: culture, economy, geography, history, language, literature, politics, or society.
Eligibility: Scholars with permanent residence in a European country and with research projects on topics concerning the United States and/or Canada are eligible to apply.
Provisions: The stipends vary, depending on the qualifications and salary levels of applicants. The full scholarship awards c. € 920 monthly to doctoral candidates and c. € 1,330 monthly to postdoctoral candidates. The guest scholarship complements the salary of guest scholars by c. € 665. The thesis scholarship offers c. € 562 to candidates working on their final theses. Scholarship recipients may not accept other employment during tenure of the scholarship.
Applications: Applications should include completed application forms, a letter of reference, a resume, a project proposal, and a bibliography of works and references needed at the Institute. Applications must be received by October 31 for January though June and by May 31 for July through December.
Scope: The purpose of this scholarship is to assist qualified individuals in carrying out an independent scholarly, literary, or art project in a field of Jewish specialization that makes a significant contribution to the understanding, preservation, enhancement, or transmission of Jewish culture.
Eligibility: Any qualified scholar, researcher, or artist who possesses the knowledge and experience to formulate and implement a project in a field of Jewish specialization may apply for support.
Provisions: The amount of the grant varies in accordance with the cost of living in the country in which the fellowship recipient resides. Grants range up to $7,500 per year.
Applications: The application deadline is October 31.
Scope: The support program for gifted students and graduates is open to foreign students and doctoral candidates at German universities. In order to qualify for selection, applicants must have a high level of academic talent and a fundamental liberal commitment to political and social issues. Support is provided for first-degree courses, postgraduate courses, and doctorates.
Eligibility: Foreign students who have completed their academic intermediate examination (Pre-Diplom) are entitled to apply, but not immediately before completion of their studies. An academic degree obtained abroad also is recognized as a sufficient qualification if the German university or college formally confirms that it will recognize the foreign degree as at least equivalent to the German intermediate examination (in the main subject) and will place the foreign student in the appropriate semester for that subject.
Provisions: Support is initially awarded for one year, in case of concentrated studies for up to a total of three years. The scholarship is calculated in accordance with the guidelines of the German Foreign Office.
Applications: Candidates should contact the Foundation for application materials. In addition to a statement as to why the applicant is interested in applying and the completed application form, the following information should be supplied: the name of the German university or college and the subject, intermediate examination certificate, or translated equivalent of foreign qualifications. In addition, doctoral candidates should supply the degree certificate plus grades, the name of the German university that has accepted the applicant into its doctoral program, the doctoral topic, and two subject-related references from professors at German institutions of higher learning. All application materials must be received by the Foundation by May 31 (for studies commencing the following winter semester) or November 30 (for studies commencing the following summer semester). Following pre-selection, the remaining applicants will be invited to an interview. The final selection will be made by an independent selection committee on the basis of the interviews.
Scope: This program supports individuals both in the United States and abroad whose work furthers the development of open society. Areas of support include: access to courts and legal systems; contemporary arts and culture; criminal justice; death and dying; drug-policy reform; education, immigration and civic identity; inner-city community building; political participation; professional and ethical conduct in law, journalism, and medicine; and reproductive rights. Outstanding projects that fall outside the specific areas listed above or incorporate several of them also may be considered for funding.
Eligibility: Individuals with research projects in the listed areas are eligible to apply. Fellowships will not be awarded to support organizations, dissertations, capital facilities (e.g., rent for office space), purchase of office equipment, conferences/conference attendance, religious activities, lobbying efforts, debt repayment, documentary film projects, or applicants and/or projects with access to substantial outside funding.
Provisions: The fellowships are awarded twice yearly, for a term of up to 18 months. Awards range from $15,000 to $100,000. Fellows also benefit from the collective knowledge and resources of the Soros foundation network and will be invited to share their ideas at various OSI-sponsored events during the term of their fellowships. At the conclusion of their term, fellows will be assisted in the further promotion of their work.
Applications: Applications are evaluated by a selection committee on the basis of the uniqueness of the proposed project, the significance of the contribution the project will make to its field, the qualifications of the applicant relative to project goals and implementation requirements, the soundness of the implementation plan, and the quality of the overall application. The application should include the completed application form, a letter of inquiry, and a curriculum vitae. Applications must be received by November 16 and must be sent by post; applications sent via e-mail or fax will not be considered. The time-frame for decisions in this preliminary stage of the application process is approximately two months after the initial deadline. If the proposed project is chosen for further consideration, the applicant will be invited to develop a more detailed proposal according to guidelines provided by the program. Applicants chosen to continue to the advanced stage will be given one month to submit a full proposal.
Scope: The Rotary Foundation offers scholarships that are intended to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The Academic-Year Ambassadorial Scholarship may be used for almost any field of study; however, it cannot be used for unsupervised research, medical internships or residency, or for employment on a full-time basis in the host country.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed two years of university work or have had appropriate professional experience prior to the commencement of the scholarship. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the language of the host country. A Rotarian, his spouse, dependent, or relatives by blood or marriage are ineligible.
Provisions: This award is intended to help cover round-trip transportation, tuition, fees, room and board expenses, and some educational supplies up to US$25,000 or its equivalent. Scholars also may receive additional funding from other sources but must notify the Foundation of such funding in writing. Applicants may state their school preferences; however, the Foundation trustees reserve the right to assign scholars to any suitable institution to ensure the widest possible geographical distribution of scholars. Award recipients are expected to serve as ambassadors of international understanding and must allow time to perform certain activities as designated by the Rotary Foundation.
Applications: Before applying, applicants must contact their local Rotary Clubs to inquire if and what kind of scholarships are available and to determine local application deadlines. The initial application must be made through a local Rotary Club at the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. District-endorsed applications are then forwarded to the Rotary Foundation for final trustee approval and school assignment. All applicants approved by the Rotary Foundation trustees will receive confirmation of their school assignments by December 15. Scholars are responsible for applying and gaining admission to their assigned study institutions, obtaining required visas, and making travel arrangements.
Scope: These scholarships support either two or three years of study (depending on the sponsoring district) in almost any field, as long as the scholar is enrolled in a specific university degree program and takes coursework related directly to the completion of that degree.
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed at least two years of university coursework when the scholarship begins. Candidates must have a good working knowledge of the language of the host country. A Rotarian, his spouse, dependents, or relatives by blood or marriage are ineligible.
Provisions: Awards total $12,000 per year or its equivalent, which is intended to defray the costs of pursuing a degree. Scholars may obtain additional funding from other sources but must inform the Foundation in writing of such funding. Although scholars will be asked to list their school preferences, the Foundation trustees reserve the right to assign them to any suitable institution to ensure the widest possible geographical distribution of scholars. Award recipients are expected to serve as ambassadors of international understanding and must allow time to perform certain activities as designated by the Rotary Foundation.
Applications: Before applying, applicants must contact their local Rotary Clubs to inquire if and what kind of scholarships are available and to determine local application deadlines. The initial application must be made through a local Rotary Club at the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. District-endorsed applications are then forwarded to the Rotary Foundation for final trustee approval and school assignment. All applicants approved by the Rotary Foundation trustees will receive confirmation of their school assignments by December 15. Scholars are responsible for applying and gaining admission to their assigned study institutions, obtaining required visas, and making travel arrangements.
Scope: These scholarships are intended to provide students an opportunity to refine their language skills and engage in cultural immersion in another country.
Eligibility: Applicants are required to have completed at least one year of university-level training in their preferred language or have the equivalent in experience.
Provisions: Funding for round-trip transportation, tuition and fees, and reasonable living expenses are covered by the grant. Scholars will stay with local families when possible or appropriate. Funding will not exceed US $12,000 or its equivalent for a three-month scholarship or US $19,000 or its equivalent for a six-month scholarship. Most scholars will receive less than the maximum award amounts, based on actual study expenses in the host country. Scholars may obtain additional funding from other sources but must inform the Foundation in writing of such funding. Award recipients are expected to serve as ambassadors of international understanding and must allow time for Rotary activities.
Applications: Before applying, applicants must contact their local Rotary Clubs to inquire if and what kind of scholarships are available and to determine local application deadlines. The initial application must be made through a local Rotary Club at the applicant's legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment. District-endorsed applications are then forwarded to the Rotary Foundation for final trustee approval and school assignment. All applicants approved by the Rotary Foundation trustees will receive confirmation of their school assignments by December 15. Scholars are responsible for applying and gaining admission to their assigned study institutions, obtaining required visas, and making travel arrangements.
Scope: The Hanns Seidel Foundation supports foreign graduates, doctoral candidates, Ph.D.s, and professors of all disciplines. The study support provided by the Foundation is talent oriented and aims to educate personally and academically qualified young scientists.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a sense of responsibility for civil rights, be politically open-minded, and be active in political, social, or church institutions and organizations.
Provisions: The foreign fellowship program of the Foundation generally provides for two years of career-oriented continuing education and training for foreign graduates at universities and other academic institutions in Germany. Fellows also may attend a language course in preparation for their studies. Fellows pursuing their Ph.D.s are eligible for a three-year fellowship. In addition to the subject-related study and research stay, the program provides funds to allow fellows to take part in excursions organized by their respective professional chairs as well as events and meetings that the Foundation organizes.
Applications: Selections are made by project partners and partner organizations of the Foundation in the respective sending countries.
Scope: This program offers affiliation with the Free University of Berlin for scholars at the doctoral and postdoctoral level to carry out independent research. It encourages comparative and interdisciplinary study of the economic, political, and social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs. The applicant's field of study may be in the social sciences or humanities.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada. At the dissertation level, applicants must have completed all requirements (except the dissertation) for the Ph.D. at the time the fellowship begins. At the postdoctoral level, the program is open to scholars who have received the Ph.D. or its equivalent within two years of beginning the fellowship.
Provisions: The fellowship carries a stipend of c. € 1,022 per month for individuals, c. € 1,150 for fellows accompanied by a spouse who is not working, and c. € 1,278 when the couple is accompanied by children. Round-trip air fare is provided, with additional sums available for research-related internal travel. The tenure of the fellowship ranges from nine to twelve months and begins in either October or April. Fellows participate in the program's seminar twice monthly and present their work alongside senior scholars in Berlin.
Applications: Application materials may be obtained by contacting the SSRC or by downloading them from the Internet. The application deadline is December 1. The application packet should consist of completed application forms, a proposal, three letters of reference, a language evaluation, and graduate school transcripts. Awards will be announced in March.
Scope: These fellowships are offered to support international field research for doctoral candidates in the humanities and social sciences. The funds are provided by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The fellowship will enable doctoral candidates of proven achievement and outstanding potential to use their knowledge of distinctive areas, cultures, languages, economies, polities, and historical experiences, in combination with their interdisciplinary training, to address issues that transcend their disciplines or area specializations. The program operates on the premise that societies and cultures are caught up in processes that link them to events that, although geographically distant, are culturally, ecologically, economically, or strategically quite near.
Eligibility: Students enrolled in Ph.D. programs in the social sciences and the humanities, regardless of their citizenship, enrolled in doctoral programs in the United States. Applicants must have completed all Ph.D. requirements except the fieldwork component by the time the fellowship begins. The program invites proposals for field research on all areas and regions of the world, as well as for research that is comparative, cross-regional and/or cross-cultural. Proposals that identify the United States as a case for comparative inquiry are welcome; however, proposals that require no field research outside the U.S. are not eligible. Candidates might have to demonstrate evidence of a degree of language fluency adequate to complete the project.
Provisions: The fellowship will provide for 6-12 months of overseas fieldwork support for dissertation research plus travel expenses, but will rarely exceed $16,000. Fellows will participate in multidisciplinary workshops upon completion of their field research. They are intended to facilitate networks and cross-disciplinary exchanges, and to help fellows to engage in issues beyond their doctoral research.
Applications: Application forms may be obtained by contacting the organization by email or by downloading them from the Internet. The application deadline usually is early November, but please check the website for more details.
Scope: Research support provided by the Stiftung Weimarer Klassik concentrates primarily on the evaluation of collections and materials held in the Goethe and Schiller Archives, in the Herzogin Anna Amalia Library, and in the museums of the Foundation. Within the scope of the Foundation's research program, the Foundation awards scholarships to projects by German and foreign scholars that are dedicated to researching European cultural history from the sixteenth through the twentieth centuries and that require use of the sources in Weimar.
Eligibility: As a rule, Weimar scholarships are awarded to applicants holding a doctorate or similar academic credentials. In exceptional cases, a doctoral thesis may be supported.
Provisions: Scholarships of one to six months are awarded, and extensions are possible upon submission of an additional application. The stipend currently is € 1,000 per month. In individual cases, travel grants may be awarded, particularly to applicants from Eastern Europe. The scholarship generally requires a stay in Weimar. The Stiftung Weimarer Klassik regularly organizes meetings with scholarship holders that serve as an interdisciplinary academic discussion forum.
Applications: Applications should consist of a detailed project description, a brief curriculum vitae that documents the applicant's academic development, a list of publications, and at least two references. A commission, which generally convenes in spring and autumn every year, makes the selections. Applications may be submitted any time.
Scope: The University of Bonn has developed this program taught in English to meet the increased demand at American universities for European studies.
Eligibility: Students enrolled in area studies, economics, international relations, and political science at American colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
Provisions: Students will live in university dorms, may use the cafeteria at a reduced price, and will receive a Studententicket for reduced public transportation fares in the Bonn/Cologne area. Participants in the program will receive an academic transcript and may transfer credits to their home universities. The program is only offered during the summer semester (March through July).
Applications: Candidates who meet the admission requirements in terms of qualifications, language skills, grade point average, and field of study are selected and nominated by their home universities.
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Scope: Since 1979 the Rheinische Wilhelms-Universität Bonn and the DAAD have invited highly qualified candidates from the United States and Canada to learn about current issues in German politics, economics, and cultural life. The program includes meetings and discussions with high-ranking officials from the German political system as well as leading representatives of large corporations. Trips neighbor countries are arranged to assess the European integration process. The program is conducted entirely in English, and a different thematic concentration is chosen each year.
Eligibility: Participants should demonstrate a keen interest in contemporary German affairs, and they should have achieved a high rank in cultural affairs, economics, politics, research, or teaching. Candidates should not exceed age 55, and those who have participated in similar programs through other exchange organizations are ineligible.
Provisions: The program takes place annually in June and is open to American and Canadian citizens with careers in the fields discussed above. The DAAD will cover accommodation, food, and travel expenses. Participants will have to make their own health insurance arrangements.
Applications: Candidates are nominated by the German Embassy or consulates in the United States and Canada as well as by the DAAD. Spouses may not participate.
Scope: This program is designed for students from all disciplines. Students may choose from any courses offered in the humanities, natural sciences, or social sciences. Because classes are held in German, students must have a good command of the German language. Additional language classes are offered for those who might want to improve their language skills. The program includes a broad range of extracurricular activities, such as excursions and concerts.
Eligibility: Students (at least junior year) from all academic disciplines may apply. They should have a minimum of two semesters of German language classes.
Provisions: Students will live in university housing. The university pays a monthly supplementary amount to help cover the expenses for food. In addition, students will receive the Studententicket for reduced public transportation fares in the Bonn/Cologne area. Students may choose to spend one semester or one year in the program.
Applications: Applications should be sent to the Akademisches Auslandsamt, which coordinates all aspects of the program and which has a list of partner universities.
Scope: This three-week program offers German language classes as well as workshops and excursions for participants from all over the world.
Eligibility: Any foreign student over age 18 who meets the requirements to study at a German university (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) is eligible to apply for the program.
Provisions: Applicants are responsible for funding sources to cover the cost of tuition (€ 500) and housing (c. € 250).
Applications: Application forms may be obtained by contacting the Akademisches Auslandsamt or by downloading them from the Internet. The application deadline is May 31. Because of the high interest in this program, it is recommended that students apply as early as possible.
Scope: The International Summer Courses at the University of Freiburg are among the oldest in Germany and attract participants from all over the world. The program covers a broad array of courses, including those on cultural, historical, political, and social aspects of Germany, German literature and philosophy, German language classes, and business German.
Eligibility: Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, and they should have solid German language skills.
Provisions: There are no scholarships or waivers for participants in the International Summer Courses. Candidates should direct inquiries for financial support to the DAAD in Bonn. Participants will receive a certificate upon completion of the program.
Applications: The application form should be accompanied by two passport photos and proof of payment for the course, and must be received by July 1.
Scope: This program awards two fellowships each summer to students with an interest in conflict transformation, restorative justice, peacebuilding, trauma healing or related field.
Eligibility: Highly motivated, young people (e.g., upper level college, recent graduate, or graduate students) who are considering a career on a field related to peacebuilding. Priority is given to nominees from indigenous NGOs or IGOs operating in regions of violent or acute intergroup conflict or from field offices of international NGO's working in such areas. The NGO or IGO must agree to sponsor an internship of at least 2 months. Applicants without extensive experience working in nonprofit organizations are encouraged to apply. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens.
Provisions: Roundtrip travel costs to Eastern Mennonite Universtiy in Harrisonburg, Virginia; fees and books for three courses at the Summer Peacebuilding Institute; Living and incidental expenses during the Fellow's stay in the United States; health insurance while in the United States; living stipend of US $1,000 for NGO/IGO internship.
Applications: Applications for both the applicant and the NGO/IGO can be obtained by writing or e-mailing the above address.