| Name of the programme | Targets | Benefits | Duration | Call for applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates / Summer Course Scholarships | Bachelor and master’s degree students with a minimum B1 command of German |
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Starting at 18 days | Official announcement |
| Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry (IAESTE) / Traineeships (IAESTE) | Students registered for undergraduate or postgraduate studies wishing to carry out practical internships abroad |
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2-3 months, and up to 6 months as an exception | Annually via IAESTE Kenya, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology, P.O. Box 657, 10100 Nyeri, Kenya T: +254 612050000 Kenya_DKUTiaeste.org |
| Study Visits to Germany by Groups of Foreign Students | Group of university students as from second academic semester, accompanied by a lecturer, with the objective of offering an insight into economic, political and cultural life in Germany |
|
7-12 days | 3 calls per yearOfficial announcement |
| Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) / Postgraduate scholarships for professionals from developing countries | Graduates with at least 2 years work experience in fields important to developing countries |
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1-2 years | Annually, different deadlines applicable, directly through participating universities |
| Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) | Graduates from all fields with interest in public policy and good governance |
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1-2 years | Annually by end of July, directly at the participating universities |
| Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Arts / Scholarships for artists | Graduates in the fields of architecture, music, and visual and performing arts |
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Official announcement |
| Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany / DAAD Research Scholarships – Doctoral | Master’s Degree holders |
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3 years | Annually by end of OctoberOfficial announcement |
| Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees | Students registered for a doctoral programme in their home country |
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1-2 years | Annually by end of OctoberOfficial announcement |
| Research Grants – One-Year Grants | Postgraduates, doctoral graduates and post-docs |
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1 year (not extendable) | Annually by end of OctoberOfficial announcement |
| DLR/DAAD Research-Fellowship-Programme | Scientists highly qualified in the fields related to aeronautics |
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Official announcement |
| Research Grants – Short-Term Grants | Doctoral students and young researchers |
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1-6 months | 2 calls per yearOfficial announcement |