The Grant Programme of the Berlin House of Representatives awards funding to young researchers in any subject area from the United States, the United Kingdom, France and states that once belonged to the Soviet Union. Eligible candidates are either researching Berlin and, therefore, German issues or the German international relations or they are working on projects requiring access to the Berlin research institutions. For almost an entire year, they are given the opportunity to participate in Berlin's scientific life and to get to know the culture, the way of life and the people in the German capital.
The Foundation assigns about 15 stipends each year which are worth 1,100 EUR per month for pre-doctoral students and 1,630 EUR per month for post-doctoral researchers over a period of 10 months. The support also includes a fixed allowance for the grant holder's travel to and from Germany.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineNot Specified
- Study LevelGrants
- SponsorDAAD
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Benefits
- per month 1,100 EUR for pre-doctoral students and 1,630 EUR for post-doctoral researchers over a period of 10 months
- fixed travel allowance (200 EUR within Europe, 600 EUR outside of Europe)
- participation in the scientific life of Berlin
Requirements
- Grant applicants to the Foundation of the Berlin House of Representatives are required to be among the leading young academics of their country, i.e. possess clearly above-average qualifications.
- The scholarships are granted depending on professional qualifications.
- Researchers should be no more than 35 years old, while the maximum age for students is generally 25.
- Candidates who have been academically inactive for a lengthy period of time in their home country after passing their final examination cannot be considered.
- The Foundation expects the prospective academics to submit a detailed research plan with their application.
- Furthermore, candidates are expected to present a commitment by a higher education lecturer or a director of an academic research institution in Berlin to provide supervision. The confirmation should be included in the application papers.
Interview Dates and Process
- Academic achievements, results of examinations, special expertise.
- Academic quality and feasibility of the project.
- Recommendation letters from professors/experts in the relevant field of study.
- Invitation letter from a Berlin university teacher or scholar.
- Civic engagement.
- Appropriate German language skills.
Application Documents
- Curriculum vitae with a recent photo on the cover page
- A detailed and precise description of the study plan and research proposal as well as a description of previous study and research activities particularly relevant to the application
- A motivation letter: Applicants should explain what contribution they hope to make to society in the future, and how the research proposal in the framework of the grant application will help them to make that contribution.
- An invitation letter as a proof of contact with university members or research institutions in Berlin
- Two recommendation letters from professors in the relevant field of study providing information about the academic qualifications of the applicant.
In addition, copies of the following certificates and transcripts:
- University transcripts with all annual examinations (including course grades)
- Diplomas or university certificates with final grades.
All transcripts should include an explanation of the grading system. Applicants from the successor states of the Soviet Union should submit a German or English translation of their certificates and transcripts.
The application documents must be complete in order to be accepted. Incomplete applications shall not be considered by the Study Foundation of the House of Representatives.They will result in the exclusion of the application.
Application Deadline
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