Scholarships for Undergraduates and Postgrads
| Name of the programme | Description | Benefits | Duration | Call for applications |
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| University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates | Bachelor and master’s degree students with a minimum B1 command of German |
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Starting at 18 days | Annually during the last quarter of the year. More information: University Summer Courses |
| Practical Traineeships for Foreign Students of Natural and Technical Sciences, Agriculture and Forestry (IAESTE) | Students registered for undergraduate or postgraduate studies wishing to carry out professional practices abroad |
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2-3 months, and up to 6 months as an exception | Annual, through IASTE México More information: IASTE Internships |
| Study Visits by Groups of Foreign Students | Group of university students as of second academic semester, accompanied by a professor, with the objective of academically and culturally learning about Germany |
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7-12 days | 3 calls a year. More information: Study Visits by Groups of Foreign Students |
| Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany | Master’s Degree Graduates |
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3 years | Annually, during the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany |
| Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees | Students registered for a doctoral programme |
Optional: travel expenses for the German tutor |
1-2 years | Annually, the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees |
| Research Grants – One-Year Grants | Researchers and doctoral graduates |
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1 year | Annually, during the last quarter of the year. More information: Research Grants – One-Year Grants |
| Country-related cooperation programme with Mexico: CONACYT | Young Mexican scientists and professionals desirous of carrying out master’s or doctoral studies |
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Master’s: 1-2 years
Doctoral: 3-5 years |
Annually, during the first quarter of the year, directly at CONACYT offices. More information: Country-related cooperation programme with Mexico: CONACYT |
| Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) | Undergraduate or master’s degree graduates with at least 2 years of job experience in fields important to developing countries |
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1-2 years | Annually, different deadlines applicable, directly through participating universities. More information: Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) |
| Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) | Undergraduates with thesis embarking on master´s degrees in fields of public policy and good governance |
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1-2 years | Annually, midyear, directly through participating universities. More information: Helmut-Schmidt-Programme Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) |
| DLR/DAAD Research-Fellowship-Programme | Scientists highly qualified in the fields related to aeronautics |
Support proffered varies according to the fellowship |
Doctoral: up to 3 years
Post-doctoral: 6-24 months Senior research fellowships: 1-3 months |
Dates vary according to the call to enroll. More information: DLR/DAAD Research-Fellowship-Programme |
| Research Grants – Short-Term Grants | Doctoral students or young professors or researchers (with completed degree) |
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1-6 months | 2 calls per year. More information: Research Grants – Short-Term Grants |
| Study Scholarships for Foreign Graduates in the Field of Arts | Graduates in the fields of architecture, music, and visual and performing arts |
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Master’s: 10-24 months
Studies complementing post-graduate studies: 1 year |
Annually, during the first quarter of the year. More information: Performing Arts; Architecture; Music; Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film |
