PROMOS makes it possible. The scholarship programme of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) increases the mobility of students and supports the internationalisation strategies of participating universities.
Funding is available for
- german students
- equivalent persons according to § 8 para. 1 no. 2 ff and para. 2 to 3 BAföG and
- non-German students if they are enrolled in a degree programme at a German university with the aim of obtaining a degree at a German university
- outside Europe and the Erasmus+ framework
- eligible for funding from 30 days to 6 months
- at a university or company abroad; the stay is justified by the preparation of the final thesis
- no regular courses are attended at a university
- eligible from 30 days to 6 months
- Final theses/study projects that are not carried out at a university or a company can be funded in exceptional cases if the relevant department fully supports the project and the students submit a detailed timetable that can also be used later to monitor success.
PROMOS supports the stay, but does not arrange study places. Students are responsible for finding a place on their own initiative.
15. December for stays commencing from 1 January to 14 July of a calendar year
30. June for stays commencing from 15 July to 31 December of a calendar year
Interested students should submit the application with the declaration of consent by e-mail to Ms Kaya Uhlmann at the International Office by the above-mentioned deadline.
The application form contains a checklist with information on the necessary documents. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be considered.
A selection committee decides on the awarding of scholarships on the basis of the written application documents.
- Academic achievements at the Heidelberg University of Education (grade point average: at least 2.0),
- The purpose of the planned stay for the further course of studies,
- relevant language skills required to successfully complete the stay (language certificate, not older than two years, usually at least B1 level),
- two letters of recommendation from university teachers, which must provide information about the applicant's academic performance (if no grades are available for study-related reasons, only the two letters of recommendation will be considered),
- social commitment, participation in academic self-administration,
- Recognition of achievements abroad,
- Completeness of the application documents.
The first four criteria mentioned are considered by the DAAD to be decisive for the funding decision. Information on the status of first-time academics is voluntary. This will be taken into account when assessing the applications.
The call for applications is subject to approval of the funds by the DAAD. There is no legal entitlement to the scholarships.