Sustainable Water Management: Scholarships & Research Grants for Foreigners 2012

Study Scholarships and Research Grants for Foreigners 2012

·        Background of Programm

One of the priority funding points to which the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) attaches particular importance in its Framework Programm on "Research for Sustainable Development is Sustainable Water Management (NaWaM): "One of the major challenges of the future is to ensure the supply of clean water to the world population. Population growth, water pollution and the increasing water consumption per capita have a strong impact on water quality. In addition, expansive climate changes and change in land use influence global and regional water cycles and thus question the medium and long-term availability of water."

·        Funding

Scholarships and Grandts will be funded by “Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD) / German Academic Exchange Service”.

·        Who can apply?

The programm section on "Study Scholarships and Research Grants for Foreigners" offers highly-qualified Students and Doctoral Students from Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Iran, Jordan, Vietnam and Indonesia, the opportunity to study in specialised relevantly selected English-spoken Master's programmes at German universities, or, for carrying out their PhD projects in the thematic field of "Water in Urban Areas" in Germany.

·        Study Programm

A.   Master’s Programmes

Applicants have the opportunity to study in one of the following programmes related to the field of Sustainable Water Management. 

1.   Master's Programme Hydro Science and Engineering

Higher Education Institution: Technische Universität Dresden

2.   Water Resources and Environmental Management

Higher Education Institution: Leibniz- Universität Hannover 

3.   Water Resources Engineering and Management

Higher Education Institution: University of Stuttgart 

4.  Water Science

Higher Education Institution: University of Duisburg-Essen    

Please choose a corresponding degree programme that meets your expectations and indicate this programme as well as an alternative programme in your application documents. The whole support is structured to run for a period of at least 31 months.

B.   Doctorate

The choice of Host University and Scientific Supervisor lies with the applicants themselves. The whole support is structured to run for a period of at least 43 months.

·        What will be funded?

A.   Master’s Program

Funding is provided for an obligatory four-month intensive language course (start: June 2012), a generally two-year Master's programme (start: October 2012), and an obligatory, at least three month, Internship in a company engaging in commercial business and industry, in the specialized authorities of the Federation and Federal States, and in the management and regulation of resources in corporations under public law, or in research institutions in Germany. The support includes:

-      Monthly installment : 750 Euros

-      Annual study & Research Costs : 460 Euros

-      Health insurance

-      Possible tuition fees

-      Family accompanying surcharge

-      Outward & return travel

B.   Doctorate Program

Funding is provided for an obligatory four-month intensive language course, a generally three-year doctorate/PhD and an obligatory at least three-month internship in a company engaging in commercial business and industry, in the specialized authorities of the Federation and the Federal States, and in the management and regulation of resources in corporations under public law, or in research institutions in Germany. The support includes:

-      Monthly installment : 1000 Euros

-      Annual study & Research Costs : 460 Euros

-      Health insurance

-      Possible tuition fees

-      Family accompanying surcharge

-      Outward & return travel

-      The host institutes in Germany receive a monthly Research Costs Surcharge amounting to 200 Euros per scholarship/grant.

·         Application & Requirements

The application documents must be submitted in full in duplicate. Applicants are kindly requested to use the Form "Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships"

Please visit the official website to see the detail required documents that must be included with the application. It depends on the program that you choose.

·        Deadline of Application

At the latest by 31 December 2011 the full and complete documents must have been received in Almaty, Ulan Bator, Amman, Tehran, Hanoi and Jakarta .

More information about this programmes, please visit this link:

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/18843.en.html

Go to Germany for pursuing a doctorate

Go to Germany for pursuing a doctorate...   

"Germany, as one of the leading researching nations in the world. Its science and research sector is renowned for its outstanding infrastructure, a widely diverse spectrum of research areas and well-equipped facilities and institutes. In addition, many organizations offer numerous grants and scholarships to foreign doctoral candidates".

It is a good choice to choose Germany for studying. Here are some good reasons to pursue a PhD in this country:  

1. Outstanding reputation of German doctoral degrees

The German doctorateenjoys an outstanding reputation in all disciplines. German universities and research institutes offer young academics the chance to attain their doctorate in different ways. Especially in recent years, a large number of structured PhD programmes have been established throughout Germany. Coupled with intensive supervision, they provide foreign graduates attractive opportunities to pursue doctoral degrees in research teams within a clearly defined period of time. 

2. Excellent research institutes and facilities

•   German universities– Where research and teaching unite: German universities do not merely regard themselves as "schools” for students and doctoral candidates, but as places where research and instruction are united. Approximately 240,000 international students and 17,000 international doctoral students are currently enrolled at German universities. These universities offer a large selection of subjects, excellent research facilities and well-trained academic personnel. Together with the US and Great Britain, Germany is one of the most attractive places of universitystudy and research among foreign students in the world.

•   Excellent non-university research organisations: The well-developed network of German universities and non-university research organisations is one of the main reasons why Germany is so attractive to international researchers. These non-university organisations include such renowned institutions as the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association (WGL), the Helmholtz Association and the Fraunhofer Gesellschaft. With hundreds of research institutes, tens of thousands of employees and research funding budgets in the billions, these organisations represent one of the driving forces behind the German science and research sector.

•  Intensive industrial research: Along with some 750 publicly financed research organisations, there is a wide range of industrial research facilities in Germany which work closely with universities and research institutes. German corporations are among the biggest investors in research in the world. Their combined R&D budgets account for around 70 % of Germany’s total investment in this sector.

3. Good funding opportunities for foreign doctoral candidates

Germany offers foreign doctoral candidates a wide variety of funding opportunities. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is Germany’s largest scholarship provider – especially to international doctoral candidates, who received 2,900 DAAD scholarships and grants just in 2010 alone. Furthermore, an extensive range of foundations and other funding and research organisations also offer grants to highly qualified foreign doctoral candidates.

4. High standard of living

Germany is known for its high quality of life and cultural diversity. Situated at the heart of Europe, visitors can take advantage of numerous recreational activities. Historically known as the land of "poets and philosophers”, Germany is home to a vibrant art and cultural scene with numerous concerts, museums and major events. Germany’s countryside is just as diverse, offering vacationers a wide range of outdoor activities – from swimming in the Baltic and North Sea, to hiking in the Alps.

For more detail information, please visit this link:

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/forschung/ueberblick/13618.en.html

DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries, Munich Intellectual Property Law Center, Germany

DAAD Scholarship for Students from Developing Countries
The MIPLC (Munich Intellectual Property Law Center) is a part of the DAAD’s program of “Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries.” If you would like to apply for the scholarship offered in this context, please note that several special conditions apply. Please read the information provided here very carefully.

The next application period will start in June 2011. It is for the 2012/13 intake.

Please note that it is no longer possible to apply for the DAAD scholarships for the 2011/12 intake.

Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the DAAD. Please refer to the brochure for “Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries”.

If you do not fulfill these criteria, you are still welcome to apply for admission to the MIPLC, but you will not be considered for the DAAD scholarship.

Application Procedure
To apply for this scholarship, please proceed as follows:

• Please refer to the DAAD program brochure 2012/13 – available for download from the service box on the right – and read the information carefully;


• Determine whether you are eligible to apply by DAAD and MIPLC standards;


• Apply for admission to the MIPLC by using our online application system, accessible below, and follow the instructions provided;


• When you come to the end of the online application, check “I would like to apply for financial assistance” and “I would like to apply for the DAAD scholarship” and complete the MIPLC Financial Assistance Application Form that opens automatically;


• Print the forms and add all required documentation, as per the instructions provided;


• Download and complete the DAAD Scholarship Application Form and add the other documents required by the DAAD (for details, please refer to the brochure – NB: the MIPLC does not require a research exposé);


• Send your complete application as detailed below.

Please submit your application directly to the MIPLC, unless you are from Cameroon, Myanmar, or Nigeria, in which case you must submit your application through the German Embassy in your country.

Please make sure that your file is complete with all the documents indicated above. Otherwise, your application cannot be processed. Your complete file must reach the MIPLC by the dates specified below.

If You Have Questions Concerning the DAAD Application Form and Requirements
Section 6, “Duration of planned stay in Germany”: The start and end dates of the academic year 2012/13 have not yet been set. The program will probably start in early October 2012 and will end in mid-September 2013 (date of submission of Master’s Thesis). The exact dates will be announced in due time in our academic calendar.

The MIPLC does not require a “research exposé” (DAAD brochure, page 12). Therefore, you do not have to (and should not) submit such an exposé.

For any other questions you may have concerning the DAAD Application Form (e.g., “What should I enter in section…?”), or the DAAD requirements (e.g., concerning the documents to be submitted as per the DAAD’s brochure), please contact your nearest DAAD office.

The MIPLC cannot answer any questions related to the DAAD. The MIPLC can only answer questions related to the MIPLC’s own requirements.

Processing Information
As a first step, all complete applications will be screened by the MIPLC and processed for admission. All candidates will be informed by the MIPLC whether or not they have been admitted to our LL.M. program. If you do not get admitted to the MIPLC, your DAAD scholarship application will not be considered, either.

From the list of admitted candidates, the MIPLC will then put together a shortlist of candidates for the DAAD scholarship. Once this list has been confirmed by the DAAD, all shortlisted applicants must undergo a telephone interview.

The final decision about allocating the scholarship rests with the DAAD. The successful applicant(s) will be informed by the DAAD directly. All unsuccessful applicants will receive communication from the MIPLC.

You should learn about the outcome of your application by late February of the new year. In the meantime, please refrain from contacting us or the DAAD to ask for status updates.

Special Application Deadlines
You must apply (more than) a year in advance.

The deadline for applications is October 15. Your complete file must reach the MIPLC by this date. Late applications cannot be considered.

Applicants from Cameroon, Myanmar, or Nigeria must submit their application file to the German Embassy in their home country. The deadline for applications is July 31 of the previous year, e.g. July 31, 2011, for the 2012/13 intake.

Please send your documents in good time to ensure their timely arrival at the MIPLC. We are regrettably not in a position to track your files with the German postal service or any courier services.

please visit official website: www.miplc.de

DAAD Longterm Research Grants in Architecture, Music, Fine Art, Design & Film, Germany

DAAD Scholarships for Academic Year 2012/2013
for Doctoral Programs in Germany for Academics and Scientists from Indonesian Universities and Research Institutes
Study scholarship for Architecture, Music, Fine Art, Design and Film

I. DAAD Longterm Research Grants for Doctoral Studies

I.1.Objective
Research grants are given to:

1. excellently-qualified teaching staff from state or private universities


2. researchers from research institutions in any field of study/research


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

Research grants can be used to carry out :

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


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

I.2 Scholarship duration
The length of the grant is set by the grant committee during the selection depending on the project in question and on the applicant’s work schedule. In the case of full doctoral programs in Germany the scholarship will be granted for up to three years. For sandwich scholarships, the research stay in Germany will be supported for a maximum of two years.
Even when support has been awarded for a full doctoral program, that award will be limited to one year at a time. Extensions of the scholarship depend on evaluation of the work done thus far.

I.3 Value
Depending on the award holder’s academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly award of 1,000 Euros plus travel and a health insurance allowances. In addition to these payments, the DAAD will pay a study and research allowance.
When award holders take doctoral programs run under the “DAAD Sandwich Model” and obtain the degree at the home university the award may include the travel expenses of both academic supervisors.

I.4 Requirements

• holder of Master Degree (S2 Degree) with minimum GPA of 3,00


• Master’s degree should have been completed not longer than six years from the time of application


• a convincing and well-planned research project that has been agreed by a German academic supervisor at the German host university.
  Please see page 6 for information on ‘How to find an academic supervisor in Germany’


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


• It is required that doctoral candidates wishing to take a doctorate/PhD degree in their home country (Sandwich Program) must register for the doctorate at theri home university.


• Proficient in English – TOEFL IBT 79 or ITP 550 or IELTS band 6 (obtained in 2020 or 2011) or good German language skills. TOEFL prediction is not acceptable.


• Applicants from the medical field must fulfil specific requirements (see annex 5 ).


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

Annex 1 – General Information on Long-term Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates

1. Application:(Online application possible!)
You can apply online at our website http://www.daadjkt.org. You must however print, sign and send the filled out form together with required documents by post to the DAAD Jakarta office before the deadline. The Instruction on how to apply online is available at our website.

2. Selection:
A Joint Selection Committee consisting of German and Indonesian university lecturers/researchers will interview the applicants in Indonesia and recommend candidates for final approval to DAAD.

The interviews are conducted in English, and will be held in November 2010. DIKTI and/or the DAAD Jakarta Office will inform the candidates in question in due time about the exact dates and venues for the interviews.

Travel costs for attending the interviews cannot be borne by DAAD but should be covered by the sending institutions in their own interest.

3. Two months German language pre-departure training in Jakarta:
The DAAD scholarship holders will attend a German course at Goethe-Institut Jakarta. This course will be financed by the Directorate General of Higher Education (DIKTI) for all candidates from universities. Costs for other candidates have to be borne by the sending research institutions or by the candidates themselves. For the full course period, all participants are to be released from any teaching, research or other duties at their home institutions. The major part of the course is devoted to basic German language training at Goethe-Institut Jakarta.

Language courses preceding the university studies will be financed by the DAAD and will take place at a specialised language institute in Germany. If a final test “DSH” (=German Language Proficiency Test) is required by German universities for admission to a degree course, a six months intensive course is necessary.

4. Commencement of studies in Germany:
When meeting all requirements, scholarship holders may commence academic studies in Germany in winter semester (October) of the following year.

Candidates who have previously applied for a DAAD scholarship without success, may re-apply to the DAAD Jakarta Office only once.

Annex 2 – List of Application Documents to be submitted
(Please arrange your documents according to the mentioned order and do not staple any of your documents)

1. DIKTI Form A; Applicants from universities only


2. Hard copies of the filled-out online DAAD application form with your signature All applicants


3. Written confirmation of academic supervision by a professor in Germany for the research in question


4. Curriculum Vitae in English or German


5. Recent photographs (3×4) Affixed to the DAAD form


6. List of scientific publications with English or German translation of titles, dates and source(s)


7. Detailed description of the study or research program to be carried out in Germany (research proposal) in English or German (max. 5 pages)


8. Two confidential letters of recommendation of recent date by professors, academic advisors or senior research staff in the relevant field in English or German. The references are confidential, they must be sent in a sealed envelope


9. Academic Degree Certificate obtained (S1 and S2) Certified copies of original, together with German or English translation *)


10. Academic transcript (S1 and S2), covering the complete duration of academic studies Certified copies of original, together with German or English translation


11. Abstracts from S1, S2 and any relevant publications, seminars or research papers In English or German


12. English language certificate (TOEFL internet based 80 or ITP 550 points or IELTS Band 6) of recent date. Prediction TOEFL is not acceptable Certified copies of original


13. German language certificate, if any Certified copies of original


14. An employer’s study leave endorsement and a guarantee for re-employment upon return


15. Any other relevant training certificate/diploma obtained


16. Evidence of the current employment status for :
    • candidates from state universities or research institutions
    
    
    • candidates from private universities: Letter of confirmation of permanent employment at the university from Yayasan
    
    
    • candidates from private sectors : Letter of confirmation of permanent employment from their employer
    
    

Applications should be submitted as early as possible. Late or incomplete applications cannot be considered

All applicants must submit /send three complete application sets, endorsed by the Rector/Vice Rector I/Chairman/Head Director of the institution, to the DAAD Jakarta Office directly.

For Applicants from universities, please also send one copy of their application to Direktorat PPTK dan KPT/DIKTI (Address : Dirjen DIKTI, Komplek Depdiknas, Jl. Pintu Satu, Senayan – Jakarta)

*)List of German sworn translators are available at DAAD Jakarta Office,
Summitmas I , 19th Floor, jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 62-62, Jakarta Selatan 12190,
Tel. (021) 5200870, 5252807, Fax. (021)5252822; email: info@daadjkt.org

Annex: 3 – Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates within the “Sandwich Model”

Objective
Whereas conventional scholarships for doctorate or PhD studies assume that a scholarship holder will stay at a German institution of higher education for several consecutive years, the “Sandwich Scheme” described hereafter is a flexible multi phase funding programme. Within the Sandwich Scheme, PhD students carry out their research and studies alternately in their home country and in Germany, following a schedule set in advance and under continuous supervision by a German academic. The doctorate is obtained at the homeland university.

Purpose
Within the academic funding schemes of numerous development countries, training and further education of future and young university teachers is given special priority. Besides specialisation and increasing previously gained knowledge, students very often strive for a PhD or doctorate degree as frequently required according to the regulations ruling university careers in their home country. Even in cases where PhD studies would be possible in the student’s home country, a doctorate degree from an industrial nation is often preferred for reasons of prestige. PhD studies abroad, however, carry with them risks: of alienation connected with very long study courses, loss of originally reserved lecturing posts at the home university, of research geared too much to the developed country and its needs, and finally the risk of temptation to settle in the host country.

In an effort to minimize these risks, the DAAD has developed the scheme of cooperative PhD funding (Sandwich-Scholarships) for nationals of developing countries whose universities offer doctorates.

Procedure
This means the procedure can be as follows:

• the German university lecturer/professor travels to the homeland of the future doctoral candidate to draw up a joint protocol signed by both the local and the German supervisor, which details the dissertation subject, the planned work measures, and their duration


• preparatory studies and research for the PhD thesis in the home country (data collection and field research) without DAAD funding


• studies and research at a German institution of higher education (maximum 2 years)


• if necessary, visit by the foreign academic supervisor and co-advisor at the German institution (progress control, consolidation of institutional contacts)


• completion of the thesis in the home country (without DAAD funding)


• visit of the German supervisor to indonesia (last corrections and participation at the viva as external examiner)

The main characteristic of this Sandwich Scheme is the individually tailor-made PhD programme schedule set with the greatest flexibility possible regarding the beginning and duration of each individual funding phase.

Eligibility, application forms and documents for this programme are the same as for research grants for doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists. The extensive and detailed research proposal must be accompanied by a work- and time schedule agreed upon by the academic advisors, both in the home country and in Germany.

Annex: 4 – DAAD Research Grants Awarded to support Extended Medical Continuing Education and Training (not full Medical Specialisation in Germany)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) does not support full courses of training for medical specialisation. Application for a scholarship to support medical continuing education and training lasting from one to a maximum of two years at German university clinics is open only to candidates who meet the following criteria.

Applicants must :

• have completed at least 7 years of medical training with a university degree and must hold a license to practice medicine in their home country (physicians/dentists from developing countries must prove that they have gained at least 3 years of professional practice after completing their medical /dental training)


• have commenced specialist medical training in their home country in a course which leads to a professional qualification


• be studying or working at a university clinic in their home country at the time of application


• intend to pursue a university career after completing the continuing education and training in Germany


• have received confirmation of the provision of academic supervision and a study place from German university clinic

In order to be able to work in a German clinic, foreign physicians require a so-called “Permit for the Temporary Practice of Medicine” (Erlaubnis zur voruebergehenden Ausuebung des aerztlichen Berufs), which the DAAD will obtain on behalf of its scholarship holders. Please note that this may take several weeks or even months.

Closing Date: 04 October 2011

For more information, please visit official website: www.daadjkt.org

Master Scholarships in Conflict Studies and Management, Willy Brandt School of Public Policy, Germany

Conflict Studies and Management Programme (CSMP) at the Willy Brandt School of Public Policy in Erfurt – Scholarships for Master’s Students – Current Offer for 2012

Within the Master of Public Policy (MPP) at the Brandt School a specialisation in Conflict Studies and Management (CSM) is offered as a selective track. The MPP is a two-year, practice-oriented degree programme taught in English and designed for students seeking a career in the public or non-profit sector. During their course of studies, students learn to understand the theoretical underpinnings of political processes and develop critical, analytical and practical abilities. For this purpose, the core curriculum combines quantitative and qualitative approaches to public policy-analysis with elements dedicated to the advancement of personal skills and systematic practical training.

The specialisation in CSM provides students with a sound theoretical basis for analysing contemporary conflicts and developing policy responses to them. Furthermore, it conveys practical skills to assess policy interventions critically and develop approaches to conflict resolution.

Thus, in line with the special focus of a public policy school, the Brandt School looks at conflict studies and management with a special interest in how policy-making and public policy as a research perspective (discipline) need to be re-thought in the context of conflict management and post-conflict reconstruction efforts. In particular, the role of governments, international actors and NGOs as policy-makers in conflict areas, fragile states and war-torn countries will be considered in the CSMP.

The MPP specialising in CSM is designed for students with an academic background in international relations, political sciences and the wider social or human sciences with a proven interest or practical experience in the fields of post-conflict-management and reconstruction, peace building, institutional development and governance, regional security (esp. developing frameworks for regional security architectures), conflict resolution or terrorism.

The MPP specialising in CSM

• Provides a coherent overview of conflict studies and conflict management theory and practice;
• Provides different theoretical frameworks that may be used to organise historical knowledge and interpret contemporary policy-making;
• Examines theories and models of state-, institution-, and peace-building, and evaluates attempts to manage, resolve, or transform conflicts;
• Provides an ambitious example of the manner in which the multi-disciplinary approach of public policy associated with conflict studies can overcome the limitations of studying conflict through any single disciplinary lens.

Master’s Scholarships
The Master’s Scholarships are awarded for the normal duration of the Master’s course (2 years) with an additional German language course of generally 6 months before the beginning of studies. All scholarships will initially be awarded for a maximum of 12 months and can be extended for another year upon application.

DAAD pays a monthly scholarship rate of currently 750 €. The scholarship also includes contributions to health insurance in Germany. In addition, DAAD grants an appropriate travel allowance as well as a study and research subsidy and in applicable cases rent subsidies and / or family allowances.

The scholarship holders will be exempted from tuition fees. They will be offered special tutoring at the Brandt School, and there is the possibility of further activities.

Application Requirements
Applications are open to candidates from countries in the Middle East, Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia, Africa and Latin America (List of countries).

At the time of their application, applicants for a CSMP Master’s scholarship must

• have completed their studies with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (excellent or very good) in one of the following areas: International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies/War Studies, International Law, Area Studies, Political Sciences with concentrations in conflict studies or conflict regions. Highly qualified applicants with different academic backgrounds who demonstrate at least two years practical experience in the field are also eligible.
• have excellent knowledge of English; please provide evidence of this by submission of appropriate language certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/213/80); knowledge of German is advantageous, but not required.
• in general have completed their Bachelor’s degree in the last six years.
• two years professional experience would be an asset.
• Applicants cannot be considered if they have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application.

Application Papers
Application papers to be submitted include

• DAAD application form for research grants and study scholarships (please download here);
• Motivation Letter containing a precise description of the applicant’s academic / professional and personal reasons for wishing to participate in the programme;
• Full Curriculum Vitae including information about precise field of study and, if applicable, description of job or voluntary experience;
• Recent language certificates giving evidence of the level of proficiency in English (TOEFL, IELTS) and if applicable in German. Please make sure to register in time for the respective tests. Fees for obtaining such certificates are considered as a personal career investment and will not be reimbursed.
• Two letters of recommendation by university professors and/or current or former employers;
• Officially authenticated copies of all certificates.

Further information about the papers to be submitted is listed on the application form which can also be obtained from the Internet (www.daad.de/en/form), from the diplomatic and consular representations of the Federal Republic of Germany or from the local DAAD lecturers, Offices or Information Centres.

Application Deadline
The 3 complete sets of application papers must be submitted by 31 July 2011 to the usual application address in your home country (in most cases the local DAAD or diplomatic representation).

Contact
Further information can be obtained from DAAD Section 444 (csmp@daad.de).