Undergraduates with at least junior standing pursuing a German Studies track or minor.; Master’s level graduate students in humanities and social sciences earning a certificate or working on a German Studies project.; PhD students in humanities and social sciences preparing dissertation proposals on modern German topics.; Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the US and Canada.; Must be enrolled full-time at a US or Canadian college or university.
Requirements
Nomination by the professor supervising the research project.; Completed two years of college-level German language studies.; Minimum of three courses in German Studies.; Application must be submitted electronically and in paper format.; Letters of recommendation and official transcripts are required.
Application materials
Completed DAAD application form; Curriculum vitae (résumé); Detailed description of the research project or proposal; Budget statement; List of German language and German Studies courses taken; Two letters of recommendation
How to apply
Submit application form, CV, project description, budget, course list, recommendations, language evaluation, transcripts, and optional invitation letter.; Application must be submitted via regular mail and email in a single PDF file.; Ensure all materials are neatly printed or electronically generated.; Confidential letters of recommendation and official transcripts should be forwarded in sealed envelopes.
Important dates
Application deadlines: May 1 and November 1.; Decisions announced approximately eight weeks after each deadline.
Documents
Language Evaluation Form [PDF, 212.16kb]; Application Form: German Studies Research Grant [PDF, 197.83kb]
Contact
DAAD USA Regional Office New York; DAAD Information Center San Francisco; DAAD Information Centre Toronto
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