DAAD Short-term Research Grants for University Academics and Scientists, Germany

DAAD Short-term Research Grants for Stays and Study Visits for University Academics and Scientists, Germany

These grants and scholarships aim to provide foreign academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute in Germany.

Duration
Depending on the applicant’s work schedule, the research stay will last between one and three months. The stay may begin in march 2012 at the earliest.

Requirements

* Applications for DAAD research stays are open to excellently-qualified academics and scientists who should generally hold a doctorate/PhD. All applicants must be working in a higher education institution or at a research institute in Indonesia.
* Besides their previous academic achievements (for example, recent publications), the most important selection criterion is a convincing and well-planned research project to be completed during the stay in Germany. This must have been coordinated and agreed with a research collaboration partner at the chosen host institute in Germany. Written confirmation of the research cooperation, including express reference to the applicant’s project, must be included with the application papers.
* The application must provide proof of a workplace being provided at the host institute.
* DAAD support for a research stay can only be awarded once in any three-year period.
* Former fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation are requested to contact the Humboldt-Foundation first.

Application papers

* DAAD Form
* A curriculum Vitae
* A list of publications
* A detailed description of the project to be undertaken during the visit
* A detailed itinerary of the visit including the names of persons and institutions to be visited
* Copies of correspondence with German colleagues or institutions showing on where and when the project is going to be carried out

All applications must be submitted to DAAD Jakarta Office in duplicate. The original will be forwarded to the DAAD Head Office in Bonn. The final decision is taken by the DAAD.

Applications cannot be sent directly to DAAD head office in Bonn. The DAAD will not consider incomplete applications.

Application deadline: 15 October 2011

For more information, please visit official website: www.daadjkt.org