Development-Related Postgraduate Courses; DAAD 2551 views

DAAD with its development-oriented postgraduate study programmes, endorses the training of specialists from development and newly industrialised countries. The scholarships offer overseas graduates from across all the disciplines and with at least two years’ professional experience the chance to take a postgraduate or Master’s degree at a state or state-recognized German university, and in exceptional cases to take a PhD degree, and to receive a university qualification (Master’s/PhD) in Germany.

Eligibility:

• Applicant must at least hold bachelor’s (Graduate) degree with at least two years’ professional experience
• The last academic degree must have been completed no longer than 6 years previously.

Duration of scholarship: 12 to 36 months (depends on the chosen study programme)

Value:

• monthly allowance of 750 euros for graduates; 1,000 euros for PhD candidates (depending on academic level)
• health, accident and personal liability insurance cover is provided
• Travel allowance

Application documents

1. Application form
2. CV (hand-signed)
3. Motivation letter (hand-signed)- with reference to current occupation
4. Research plan (if required)
5. Recommendation letters (academic) from home university; the letter must have a sign and office stamp and must be of recent date.
6. Recommendation letter (professional) from employer; the letter must have a sign and office stamp and must be of recent date
7. Confirmation letter of employment from home country and (if possible, a guarantee of re-employment upon your return home)
8. Language proficiency: English – IELTS or TOEFL; German – necessary for the courses taught in German; for the courses taught in English (if available)
9. Copies of academic degrees; grade transcripts; School Leaving Certificate