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India 2005

DAAD Fellowship/ Scholarship Programmes

DAAD India 2005 Page - 2 - DAAD New Delhi Office DAAD Headquarter in Germany 72, Lodi Estate Kennedyallee 50 3rd Floor 53175 Bonn Lodi Road Germany New Delhi 110 003 Tel.: +91-11 -2461 5148 Tel.: +49-228-882-0 -2461 5009 Fax: +91-11 -2469 0919 Fax: +49-228-882-444 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] Website: http://www.daaddelhi.org Website: http://www.daad.de Visiting hours: Monday through Friday 14.00 – 16.00 hours At other times by appointment only. DAAD Information Centers (IC) in India DAAD IC Chennai DAAD IC Mumbai At Max Mueller Bhavan At Indo-German Training Centre(IGTC) New No. 23, Old No. 13 2B, Vulcan Insurance Building Khader Nawaz Khan Road Veer Nariman Road Chennai 600006 Churchgate Mumbai 400020 Tel.: +91-44-2833 1442/50 Tel.: +91-22-2281 8591 Fax: +91-44-2833 2565 Fax: +91-22-2284 0531 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Visiting hours: Visiting days: Tuesdays: 10.00 – 17.00 hours Tuesdays and Wednesdays Fridays: 10.00 – 13.00 hours 10.00 – 17.00 hours By appointment only. By appointment only. Orientation sessions: Orientation sessions: Tuesdays: 14.30 hours Tuesdays: 14.15 hours No prior appointment needed. Please reconfirm.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 3 - DAAD Info Points In Delhi : Max Mueller Bhavan Delhi University Jawaharlal Nehru University 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg Faculty of Arts School of Languages New Delhi 110001 Dept. of Germanic Room 12 Room 12 And Romance Studies Room 42 Counselling : Counselling : Counselling : (Dr. D. Jecht) (Dr. D. Jecht) (Dr. D. Jecht) Tuesday Wednesday by appointment 12.00 – 14.00 hours 10.30 – 11.30 hours Email address of Dr. Jecht : [email protected] In Bangalore : In Kolkata : In Hyderabad : Max Mueller Bhavan Max Mueller Bhavan German Centre, 716, CMH Road 8 Pramathesh Barua Sarani Asso. For German Culture Indiranagar 1st Stage, (Ballygunge Circular Road), Hermitage Office Complex Bangalore – 560038 Kolkata – 700019 203, 2nd Floor Hillfort Road Nampally Hyderabad – 500063 (080) 2221 4964 (030) 2475 9398 (040) 5552 6443 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Counselling : Counselling : Counselling : by appointment by appointment by appointment

DAAD India 2005 Page - 4 - I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES………..6

1. PROGRAMMES FOR INDIAN ACADEMICS ............................................................................6

1.1 Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars..............................................................................................................................................6 1.2 Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars ....................8 1.3 Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany .............................................10 1.4 Short-term Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars ................................12 1.5 Sandwich Model Scholarships for M.S. (Research) and M.Tech. Students at the Indian Institutes of Technology .................13 1.6 Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students...........................................................................................................................................15

2. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS ..................................................................18 3. PROGRAMMES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF OF RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS/

LABORATORIES ...............................................................................................................................20 3.1 CSIR-DAAD Exchange of Indian and German Scientists .........................20 3.2 Study Visits of IIT Faculty Members and German Counterparts .........21 3.3 Guest Lecturership at German Universities/"Gastdozenten an deutschen Hochschulen".....................................................................................................22

4. FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMMES FOR FORMER DAAD FELLOWSHIP HOLDERS FROM INDIA...................................................................................................................23

4.1 Reinvitation Programme/"Wiedereinladungen" ................................................23 4.2 Grants for Books and Journals .......................................................................................24 4.3 Equipment Grant ......................................................................................................................24 4.4 Participation in International Conferences/Symposia in Germany......25 4.5 Support to DAAD-Alumni Associations for Academic Events............26

5. FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMMES FOR GERMAN SCHOLARS ........27

5.1 German Postgraduates, Doctoral Candidates, and Recent Post Doc scholars/"Vertiefungs- und Kurzstipendien für Deutsche".............. 27 5.2 DAAD-IIT Scholarship Programme "Diplom-Studienarbeit an den Indian Institutes of Technology" .................................................................27 5.3 German Guest Lecturership Programme/ "Gastdozenturen" .....................................................................................................................28 5.4 DAAD-CSIR Exchange of Scientists/ “Deutsch-Indischer Wissenschaftleraustausch”.................................................28 5.5 Study Visits to Indian Institutes of Technology ................................................28 5.6 German Teachers of German/German Studies/ German as a Foreign Language .....................................................................................29

5.6.1 "Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache" .........................................................29 5.6.2 "Sprachassistenten"..................................................................................................29 5.6.3 "Praktikanten für DaF” .........................................................................................29 5.7 Participation of German scholars in conferences on German/ Germanic topics………………………………………………………29

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6. PRACTICAL TRAINING/INTERNSHIP FOR INDIAN AND GERMAN STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................................30 7. STUDY AND INFORMATION VISITS BY GROUPS OF YOUNG INDIAN AND GERMAN SCHOLARS ........................................................................................................................31

II. ACADEMIC NETWORKING AND INDO-GERMAN PROJECTS .....32

1. INSTITUTIONS/DEPARTMENTS LINK PROGRAMME .................................................32 2. DST -DAAD INDO - GERMAN PROJECT BASED PERSONS’ EXCHANGE

PROGRAMME (PPP) ........................................................................................................................33

III. PROGRAMMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS

CO-ADMINISTERED BY DAAD NEW DELHI..................................................34

1. ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AVH) ..............................................34 2. MAX PLANCK SOCIETY (MPG) .............................................................................................36 3. SOUTH-ASIA INSTITUTE (SAI), UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG......................37

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DAAD India 2005 Page - 6 - I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES

1. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN ACADEMICS

1.1 Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars Objective: These fellowships are meant for advanced studies and

research at universities and research institutes in Germany to enable young scholars, scientists and university teachers to broaden their knowledge in their fields, to give them an opportunity to carry out research in Germany, and to familiarize themselves with current methods of research there.

Target Group: Candidates who are working as teachers in Indian

universities or recognized institutes of university standard, Indian Institutes of Technology, and scientists at CSIR Labs and institutes, and at research institutes of national importance.

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,

contribution to health insurance, German language course, air-fare.

Fellowships are awarded, initially, for one year preceded by a two-to-six, most commonly four-month German language course in Germany, arranged and funded by DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation, they are extendable up to another 12 months.

Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course) Beginning of June (4-month course) Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

following year. Eligibility Criteria: • Degree/Prior Work Experience: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a

first class at Master's or Bachelor's level plus at least two years of teaching or research experience;

• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 32 years of age on 1st October of the year in which the fellowship begins;

• Domicile: Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application; • Confirmation of Placement: Candidates must have a recent-dated letter of placement

from a German professor; scholars need a written confirmation that states that their research plan is feasible at the selected German university/institute, and that placement for the duration of at least one year to carry out research would be available. The confirmation should not be older than 6 months; failure to obtain such

DAAD India 2005 Page - 7 - Note: Preference will be given to candidates who are permanently employed and whose employers undertake to re-employ them on return; exceptions will be considered on an individual basis. Application Procedure: • These fellowships are announced once a year by the New Delhi office of the

DAAD. • The announcement of the fellowships is made sometime in July/August.

Application forms are available from the DAAD New Delhi office or from the website: http://www.daad.de/en/form.

• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT to the DAAD Office in Bonn.

• The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October each year.

Subject Fields: All subject fields, excluding Medicine, Music and the Arts. Note: These fellowships are not for obtaining Bachelors’ or Masters’ degrees in Germany!


1.2 Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars Objective: The "Sandwich Model" is a multi-phased fellowship

scheme which allows scholars who are registered for their Ph.D. at an Indian university/institute to carry out research for their thesis alternately in India and in Germany under the supervision of an Indian as well as a German guide according to a schedule previously drafted out in consultation with them.

Target Group: Open to scholars registered for a doctorate degree in

India. Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,


Fellowships are awarded initially for one year preceded by a two-to-six, most commonly four-month German language course in Germany arranged and funded by DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation, they are extendable up to another 12 months.

Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course) Beginning of June (4-month course) Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

following year. Eligibility Criteria: • Degree: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a first class at Master's or

Bachelor's level. • Domicile: Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application. • Confirmation of Placement: Candidates must have a recent-dated letter of placement

from a German professor; scholars need a written confirmation that states that their research plan is feasible at the selected German university/institute and that placement for the duration of at least one year to carry out research would be available. The confirmation should not be older than 6 months. Failure to obtain such prior agreement will disqualify the candidate from the competition for this type of fellowship.

• German Language Skills: Candidates in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences must have a good knowledge of the German Language.

• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 36 years of age on 1st October of the year in which the fellowship begins.

• Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. Degree in India and should have already started working on their thesis. The Doctorate Degree is awarded by the Indian university/institute exclusively.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 9 - Application Procedure: • These fellowships are announced once a year by the New Delhi office of the



• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT the DAAD Office in Bonn.

• The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October each year. Subject Fields: All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts. The fellowships, as a rule, are not for obtaining the Ph.D. degrees in Germany.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 10 - 1.3 Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany Objective: These fellowships are for those who wish to get their

doctorate degree from a German university or institute. Target group: Scholars with admission to a doctoral programme at a

German university or institute. Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,


Fellowships are awarded initially, for one year preceded by a two-to-six, most commonly four-month German language course in Germany arranged and funded by DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation, as well as evaluation of the candidates’ work done in the previous year, they are extendable up to a maximum of 4 years (by which time the doctorate study should be completed).

Duration of Fellowship: 3 – 4 years maximum Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 32 years of age on 1st October of the year in which the fellowship begins;

• Degree: A Master’s degree, with first class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level; • Confirmation of placem ent: Candidates must have an admission letter from a

German university/ institute to study for a doctorate degree/ must get confirmation from the German university/ institute stating that they fulfill the requirements to carry out doctoral studies there;

• German language skills: Candidates in the fields of Humanities and Social Sciences must have a good knowledge of the German Language .

Besides the core qualifications,

• Candidates should have detailed correspondence with German guide regarding the topic of the thesis;

• Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application; • If field studies have to be done in India, this should be clearly stated in the

research plan; • Candidates must complete their studies within 3½ years (maximum 4

years); • Candidates must sign a bond pledging that they will return to India after

completion of fellowship period in Germany.

Candidates are also advised to check the website: www.daad.de/ipp for information on universities or institutes that offer international doctorate degree programmes.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 11 - Application Procedure: • These fellowships are announced once a year by the New Delhi office of the




• The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October each year. Subject fields: All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts.


1.4 Short-term Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars Objective: To enable scholars registered for a Ph.D. at universities

or research institutes in India, to collect material in Germany for the completion of their doctoral thesis.

Target Group: Scholars registered for their Ph.D. at universities or

research institutes in India. Duration of Fellowship: Two to six months. Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, air

fare. Eligibility Criteria: • Age Limit: Candidates must not be older than 32 years at the time of inception of

the fellowship period. • Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. with a university or

research institute of university standard in India. • Research Status: Research must be at an advanced stage at the time of application. Application Procedure: • These fellowships are announced once a year by the New Delhi office of the



• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT the DAAD Office in Bonn.

• The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October each year. Subject Fields : • Economics, Education, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,

German language and literature. Note: • An extension of the fellowship is not possible. • The 2 – 6 months fellowship period should be planned to fit in the calendar year

for which applied and should not extend into the next year.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 13 - 1.5 Sandwich Model Scholarships for M.S. (Research) and M.Tech. students at the Indian Institutes of Technology Objective: The "Sandwich Model" programme for Masters students

of the IITs is a multi-phased scheme in which candidates carry out the required course work in India, and their project work in Germany, under the supervision of a guide from their Indian Institute of Technology, as well as a mentor from one of 7 participating German Universities of Technology (Technische Hochschulen/ Universitäten at Aachen, Berlin, Darmstadt, Dresden, Karlsruhe, München and Stuttgart), according to a schedule previously drafted out.

Target Group: Candidates who are enrolled in an M.S. (Research) or an

M.Tech. programme, and are registered for course work at an IIT according to the regulations of the IIT.

Scholarship Scheme: • A 6-week German language course at the German university/institute. • 6 months project work for the Master’s thesis at a German university; • 4 to 8 weeks practical training/internship in German industry may be arranged upon

request and on availability of placements. Scholarship: Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, German language course. Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of September Duration of Scholarship: Mid-October to Mid-April Eligibility Criteria: • Residence and Enrollment: Applicants must be Indian nationals currently enrolled for

M.Tech. or M.S. (Research) (with CGPA of no less than 8.00) at an Indian Institute of Technology.

• Age Limit: Not more than 32 years upon commencement of scholarship. • Application Content: The application must specify the title of the Master’s thesis, as

of now, and include a draft of the envisaged research project in Germany (after consultation with the German mentor, this might need some modification, depending on its feasibility at the German university).

• Post Selection Formalities: A detailed time and work schedule, planned out in consultation with the Indian and German mentors, has to be submitted later on, and only by the selected students.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 14 - Application Procedure: • Applications are to be submitted to the concerned Dean of the IIT in question for

nomination to DAAD. DAAD together with representatives from the participating German universities makes the final selection and confirms placement.

• Scholarships are awarded only after definite placement has been obtained at one of the participating universities.

• For further information and application forms, please contact the concerned Dean at your IIT.

IIT Bombay The Dean, Academic Programmes IIT Delhi The Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research IIT Guwahati The Dean, Academic Affairs IIT Kanpur The Dean, Academic Affairs IIT Kharagpur The Dean, Postgraduate Studies IIT Madras The Dean, Academic Courses IIT Roorkee The Dean, Academic Programmes

The German universities participating in the programme are:

RW Technische Hochschule Aachen http://www.rwth-aachen.de Technische Universität Berlin http://www.tu-berlin.de Technische Universität Darmstadt http://www.tu-darmstadt.de Universität Dresden http://www.uni-dresden.de Universität Karlsruhe http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de Technische Universität München http://www.tu-muenchen.de Universität Stuttgart http://www.uni-stuttgart.de

DAAD India 2005 Page - 15 - 1.6 Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students Type A: Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany Objective: These fellowships are meant to give scholars an

opportunity to get their Doctorate Degree from a Helmholtz Centre in Germany.

Target group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the

world who are able to substantiate their excellent study or research achievements.

Areas of Research: Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies,

Structure of Matter, Transport and Space (please check the website of the Helmholz-Foundation for details: http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Aktuelles/Helmholtz-DAAD.html)

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of Min. 975/- euros; international travel

expenses and health insurance is also possible Duration of Fellowship: 36 months Eligibility Criteria: • Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 32 years of age; • Degree: Candidates must possess a good Master’s degree; • Language Skills: Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English or

German, proven through submission of appropriate language certificates e.g. (TOEFL: 550/217; DSH).

Application Procedure: • Application forms can be downloaded from the DAAD website:

www.daad.de/de/download.htm. or from the Helmholtz Association website: www.helmholtz.de/fellowships or obtained from the New Delhi office of the DAAD, 72 Lodi Estate, New Delhi - 110003


• The deadline for submission of applications is 15th December 2004.


Type B: Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars Objective: These fellowships are to give Doctoral Students,

registered for and doing their Ph.D. in their home, the opportunity to do research at a Helmholtz Centre in Germany.

Target Group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the

world who are able to substantiate their excellent study or research achievements.

Areas of Research: Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies,

Structure of Matter, Transport and Space (please check the website of the Helmholz-Foundation for details: http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Aktuelles/Helmholtz-DAAD.html)

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of Min. 975/- euros; international travel

expenses and health insurance is also possible Duration of Fellowship: 12 to 24 months Eligibility Criteria: • Degree: Candidates must possess a good Master's degree and must be registered in

India for Ph.D. • Language Skills: Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English or


• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 36 years of age. • Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. Degree in India Application Procedure: • Application forms can be downloaded from the DAAD website:



• The deadline for submission of applications is 15 th December 2004.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 17 - Type C: Fellowships for Recent Post Doctoral Scholars Objective: These fellowships are meant to give scholars (who

completed their doctorate in 2003or 2004), an opportunity to do research at a Helmholtz Centre in Germany.

Target Group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the

world who are able to substantiate their excellent study or research achievements

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of 1,840/- euros Areas of Research: Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies,

Structure of Matter, Transport and Space (please check the website of the Helmholtz-Foundation for details: http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Aktuelles/Helmholtz-DAAD.html)

Duration of Fellowship: 12 to 24 months Eligibility Criteria: • Degree: Candidates must possess a recent Ph.D. degree (completed in 2003 or

2004) • Language Skills: Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English or


Application Procedure: • Application forms can be downloaded from the DAAD website:



• The deadline for submission of applications is 15th December 2004.


2. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS

DAAD scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Relevance to Developing Countries for Professionals Objective: To give academically trained professionals in leading

positions the opportunity to pursue postgraduate education and training in their particular field .

Target Group: Professionals in public administration, or in the public or

private enterprise sector holding a four year Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree, and having at least two years of work experience in related field .

Scholarship Benefits: Monthly allowance, language course, international air -

fare, contribution to health insurance. Commencement of Beginning of April for courses conducted in German and Language Course: beginning of August for courses conducted in English Commencement of October (for most courses) Scholarship: Duration of Scholarship: 1 – 2 years depending on the length of the course Eligibility Criteria: • Qualification: Candidates must have a 4-years Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s

degree in the relevant subject (unless expressly stated otherwise, Ph.D.-holders are not encouraged to apply).

• Work Experience: Candidates must have two years of professional experience in related field after obtaining the core qualification.

• Employment/Sponsorship: Candidates must be permanently employed and must be sponsored by their employers.

• Age Limit: For most courses, candidates may not be older than 36 years at the time of application. For exceptions to this rule, please enquire at the DAAD New Delhi office.

Application Procedure: Application forms for DAAD scholarships may be obtained from the New Delhi office of DAAD, or from the German institution of higher education itself; they can also be downloaded from the website: http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/foerderung/bewerbung/index.html Applications may be submitted to DAAD New Delhi office by 31st August; or to the universities and Fachhochschulen where the application deadline is 15th October of

DAAD India 2005 Page - 19 - Applications are invited in the fields of: Economic Sciences/ Business Administration/ Political Economics, Development Cooperation Engineering and related fields, Mathematics, Regional Planning, Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Veterinary Medicine and Education/ Social Sciences. Note: • From the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of

higher education, the DAAD has selected a number of courses of particular interest to participants from developing countries.

• Participation in these courses on DAAD scholarships cannot be used or changed into a Ph.D. degree programme from a German University.

• The courses are open to eligible candidates with personal financial resources, as well as to those who are funded by their government, or who are recipients of financial support from international sponsoring agencies.


3. PROGRAMMES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF OF RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS/LABORATORIES

3.1 CSIR-DAAD Exchange of Indian and German Scientists Objective: To enable senior scientists of the CSIR-laboratories to

visit German institutions to carry out specific research projects, and German scientists to visit CSIR laboratories and institutions.

Target Group: Indian Scientists with permanent positions at CSIR

Institutes/Laboratories, nominated by CSIR Headquarters. German scientists on request and invitation of the CSIR.

Benefits: International air-fare to be covered by the sending side.

Local hospitality to be extended by the receiving side. Duration: Visit of Indian scientists to Germany for 2–3 months.

Visit of German scientists to India for 2 weeks to 3 months.

Application Procedure: The scientists to be invited are nominated by the CSIR. DAAD takes 10 to 12 weeks to process the applications. Note: • Direct application to the DAAD New Delhi Office is not possible. Applications

must be directed to CSIR. • Invitations are issued on reciprocal basis. The visits of Indian and German

scientists have to be equal in number.


3.2 Study Visits of IIT Faculty Members and German Counterparts Objective: To promote collaboration between the Indian Institutes

of Technology and German Universities of Technology (Aachen, Berlin, Darmstadt, Dresden, Karlsruhe, München, Stuttgart).

Target Group: Permanent faculty members of the IITs;

German scientists/ professors on request and invitation of IITs.

Scheme: International air-fare to be covered by the sending side; local hospitality to be extended by the receiving side. Duration: Visits for a period of one to three months. Application Procedure: Faculty to be invited are to be nominated by the IIT; DAAD takes 4 to 6 weeks to process. Note: • Direct application to the DAAD New Delhi office is not possible. Interested

applicants must submit applications to their institutes. The IITs will forward their nominations to the DAAD in their order of priority. Applications must be submitted to the specific IIT which will nominate eligible candidates.

• The invitations are issued on reciprocal basis. The visits of Indian and German scientists have to be equal in number.


3.3 Guest Lecturership at German Universities/“Gastdozenten an deutschen Hochschulen“

Objective: To strengthen the international dimension of teaching in

the German higher education system. Target Group: Qualified full-time Indian faculty from universities or

research institutions/laboratories. Duration of Stay: As a rule, the teaching assignment is for a period of one

year; however, it should be for a minimum of one semester up to a maximum of two years.

Scheme: Air-fare, salary, allowances Eligibility Criteria: Eligible are those candidates who have an outstanding

teaching and research record at universities in India. At the time of application they must still be in active service.

Application Procedure: • The German institution interested in inviting an Indian faculty to teach has to apply

to DAAD Head Office along with the curriculum vitae and list of publications of the Indian faculty.

• Applications have to be made by the Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty or Vice-Chancellor of the German universities/institutes.

• Direct applications from Indian faculty members are not acceptable. • Applications must be submitted to DAAD Head Office by German host

universities/institutes between 15th June and 15th December. • It takes at least 4 months to select and process the applications. Only complete

applications can be considered. The application will be assessed on the basis of a peer review of professors from German institutions of higher education.

Note: • DAAD supports these long-term appointments in any field of specialization. • The courses, which are an integral part of the curriculum of the department in

question, are to be taught in the incumbents’ native language – or the language most commonly used in academic teaching in their home country – but in any event in a language other than German.


4. FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMMES FOR FORMER DAAD FELLOWSHIP HOLDERS FROM INDIA

4.1 Reinvitation Programme/”Wiedereinladungen” Objective: Research visits; visits to get acquainted with the latest

developments in Germany. Target Group: Former DAAD fellowship holders (duration of

fellowship : minimum one year) on active duty. Duration of Visit: 2 months Scholarship Benefits: Monthly allowance Eligibility criteria: • Air-fare is to be covered by the Indian side. • Time Frame: At least three years must have elapsed since the applicant’s return

from Germany supported by a DAAD fellowship (of minimum one year duration). • Contact: Applicants should have remained in regular scientific contact with their

counterparts in Germany after their return to India. • Placement: Applicants have to submit copies of correspondence with their German

counterparts – not older than 6 months – agreeing to the proposed research plan and the suggested time schedule.

• Leave: Applicants must submit a certificate from their employers granting paid research leave for the duration of their visit.

Application Procedure: Eligible candidates should send their applications for visits under the reinvitation programme to DAAD New Delhi Office by 15th October of the preceding year. Application forms are available August onwards. Note: • At least two/thirds of the stay should be spent at one particular institute. • Former Humboldt fellows should apply for revival of their fellowship or for a

reinvitation to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.


4.2 Grants for Books and Journals

Fellowship-holders from the area of German/German Studies are eligible for this grant if they have availed of the DAAD fellowship for 5 months or more. Former DAAD fellowship-holders (who have availed of a fellowship of more than one year’s duration) may apply for donations of books or subscriptions to journals published in Germany; publications from elsewhere will be considered only in exceptional cases. The value should not exceed Euro 200 per year. Requests indicating author, title, year of publication and publishers should be submitted "online" at www.daad.de/alumni-buchspenden. For further details, see www.daad.de/alumni

4.3 Equipment Grant

Objective: To strengthen academic and scientific relations with foreign countries. The aim of this programme is to support teaching, research, development and consultancy services by providing materials and equipment to universities or comparable institutes in developing countries.

Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by former DAAD grantees, permanently employed at universities or comparable academic institutions in their home country for grant of scientific equipment and other material related to a specific study or research project with practical orientation and being used for teaching and/or for a research programme.

Value: The maximum value of the equipment and material, including transportation from Germany to the port of entry, should not exceed Euro 20,450.

Note: • The grant will be made to the university or institute of the former fellowship -

holder. • The recipient institutes must undertake to install, maintain, and repair the

equipment at their own cost and to bear relevant fees accruing in India. • Whenever possible, a representative of DAAD and/or from the German Embassy

or Consulate General should be invited to inaugurate the installation of the equipment on site.

Information and application forms for equipment grant can be downloaded from the website http://www.daad.de/alumni/en/4.4.2.html


4.4 Participation in International Conferences/Symposia in Germany Objective: Within the framework of the DAAD Re-invitation

Programme, former DAAD grantees of one year fellowship schemes can apply for a grant for participation at international conferences/ symposia in Germany.

Eligibility Criteria: • Applicants must have been in active service for at least 3 years in their home

university/institute since their return from Germany. • Applicants should submit proof of active participation at the

conference/symposium e.g. acceptance of oral presentation of a paper, invitation to chair a scientific session at the conference.

Financial Support: • For conference participation DAAD grants a lump sum allowance. • Applicants must confirm in writing that no other financial support is being

received from any other funding agency (from the organisers of the conference or international funding agencies in India/Germany).

Application Procedure: • Former DAAD grantees, planning to participate in international conferences/

symposia in Germany, in exceptional cases also in neighbouring countries, must apply well in advance under the DAAD Re-invitation Programme. Applications must reach DAAD New Delhi Office by 15th October every year for visits envisaged in the following year.

• Applicants should submit supporting documents providing evidence of necessary expenditure necessary to attend the conference (including costs of accommodation and board)

Note: • In addition to the grant for participation in conferences/symposia, DAAD can also

provide support to invited scholars for short visits to hold discussions with their German counterparts.

• In exceptional cases applications received after the deadline are also considered, in view of the fact that confirmation of acceptance of conference papers often come rather late.


4.5 Support to DAAD-Alumni Associations for Academic Events Objective: To maintain contact with former grantees, working in institutions of

higher education and research outside Germany

Alumni Associations can apply for financial support from DAAD • in finding suitable German speakers for conference • for travel and subsidies for German speakers at a conference • for travel and subsidies for DAAD alumni coming from abroad to participate in the

events • for funding towards the cost of an event Eligibility: • The event must be an academic conference with participants from the academic

sector. No funding is available for purely social events. • Majority of participants must be DAAD alumni or beneficiaries of sur-place

funding schemes. • The association must be recognised according to national law. Application Procedures:

• Application should reach DAAD New Delhi at least six months prior to the event along with the following information: – description of the proposed event (provisional programme and list of participants) – detailed budget proposal (including information about possible grants from other sources)


5. FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMMES FOR GERMAN SCHOLARS

5.1 German Postgraduates, Doctoral Candidates, and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars/“Vertiefungs- und Kurzstipendien für Deutsche”

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), co-sponsored and co-funded by DAAD, offers a number of fellowships for German postgraduates for study and research in India. For further information on the profile of the scholarships, eligibility requirements, application procedures and deadlines, please consult the DAAD brochure “Studium, Forschung, Lehre – Förderungsmöglichkeiten im Ausland für Deutsche” which is available at all Akademische Auslandsämter of German universities and “Fachhochschulen” as well as from DAAD Bonn and from the internet at http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.4.html. Photocopies of relevant pages can be made available to interested candidates residing in India – or to departments at Indian universities wishing to host a German scholar – by DAAD New Delhi, upon request.

5.2 DAAD-IIT Scholarship Programme: “Diplom-Studienarbeit an den Indian Institutes of Technology”

Objective: To collect material for the final thesis (Diplomarbeit) or

a supervised project (Studienarbeit) at an IIT in India Target Group: Diplom-students in Engineering Sciences, with above

average qualifications Scholarship Benefits: Monthly stipend from the IIT; lump sum for air -fare and

monthly allowance from DAAD. Duration of Scholarship: 3 – 4 months Eligibility Criteria:

• Engineering students registered at a German university; • Candidates with above average qualification; • Candidates must have been allocated a topic for the Diplomarbeit or Studienarbeit; • Candidates should establish contact with IIT faculty for placements. Application Procedure: • Application forms are available from the Akademisches Auslandsamt of the selected German Universities of Technology;

DAAD India 2005 Page - 28 - 5.3 German Guest Lecturership Programme/ “Gastdozenturen” Under the Indo-German Cultural Agreement, visits of German professors and scientists (from any discipline) to universities and research institutes as short -term (1 to 6 months) guest-lecturers in all disciplines, with full-time teaching assignments according to the host universities’ specifications and conditions, can be sponsored by DAAD. A financial contribution from the host universit ies is expected. Please note that it takes between 4 and 6 months to process complete applications. 5.4 DAAD-CSIR Exchange of Scientists/ “Deutsch-Indischer Wissenschaftleraustausch” Under this programme – which is the German portion of the programme described in full under Section 3.1 – German scientists from disciplines corresponding to those represented by the CSIR laboratories in India, may be invited, with the concurrence of DAAD and CSIR, for periods of between 14 days and three months, to do joint collaborative research with their Indian counterparts. Note: Direct application to DAAD New Delhi is not possible. Applications must be submitted by the CSIR institute/labs to the CSIR headquarters which will forward the nominations.

5.5 Study Visit to Indian Institutes of Technology

Under this programme - which is the German portion of the programme described in full under section 3.2 - German scientists from universities in Germany can visit an Indian Institute of Technology for a period of 1 to 3 months to carry out collaborative projects. The IITs have to nominate the faculty to be invited by DAAD.


5.6 German Teachers of German/ German Studies/ German as a Foreign Language/“Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache”, “Sprachassistenten” und “Praktikanten für Deutsch als Fremdsprache (DaF)”

5.6.1 “Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache” For many years, DAAD has been assisting in placing German lecturers of German Language and Literature/German Studies at universities in India, on a cost -sharing basis. These are universities where the Department of German or the German Section in a Department of Foreign Languages is particularly strong and, as a rule, has a Masters Degree as well as an M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. programme in German. Heads of Departments, Deans, and Vice-Chancellors may inquire for details at the DAAD New Delhi Office. Note: Qualified German nationals may apply in response to public advertisements in the German media, and through DAAD Bonn only. Website : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.3.3.html

5.6.2 “Sprachassistenten” “Sprachassistenten” are young German graduates of German/ German as a foreign language, sponsored by DAAD to teach German language and culture at Indian institutes of higher education. During their tenure of one academic year (9 – 10 months), they usually support a DAAD lecturer in his/her work. Heads of Departments, Deans, and Vice-Chancellors may inquire for details at the DAAD New Delhi Office. Further information is available at : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.3.4.html 5.6.3 “Praktikanten für DaF” German Departments or German Sections of Foreign Language Departments which need the assistance of native teachers of German, have the possibility of getting advanced and specially qualified student intern (“Praktikanten”) through DAAD for 2-3 months. Their academic specialization from select professional institutes for second language acquisition in Germany is “German as a Foreign Language” (“Deutsch als Fremdsprache” – DaF). Please visit the website for more details : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.5.html 5.7 Participation of German scholars in conferences on German/ Germanic topics

DAAD India 2005 Page - 30 - 6. PRACTICAL TRAINING/INTERNSHIP FOR INDIAN AND GERMAN

STUDENTS Objective: To give an opportunity to Indian and German

students to carry out practical training (internship) as a part of their on-going course of study.

Target Group: Advanced senior level students enrolled at a university/research institute.

Duration: 2 to 6 months Scheme: Students must cover their own air-fare; employer/host institutions pay nominal monthly

allowance for living expenses. Application Procedure: Candidates are expected to get in touch with

institutions where they wish to go for training themselves, i.e. establish contact with appropriate employers and get the necessary letter of acceptance. Thereafter, they can write to DAAD New Delhi for necessary departure clearances.

Indian Participants: DAAD, in a very few cases, arranges placements

for training in specified fields. Information on this can be obtained from DAAD New Delhi Office January onwards.

German Participants: Candidates should get in touch with local

IAESTE committees.


7. STUDY AND INFORMATION VISITS BY GROUPS OF YOUNG INDIAN AND GERMAN SCHOLARS

Objective: To give an opportunity to Indian and German students

from all disciplines, to familiarise themselves with latest developments in their respective area of study, and/or with the current political, economic and cultural affairs in the host country, under the direction of an accompanying faculty member. The programme also aims to develop institutional contacts between German and foreign higher education institutions.

Target Group: Advanced-level students enrolled at a

university/research institute; group of about 10 to 15 qualified participants, who have already established contacts with institutions of higher education.

Duration: Visit for a week to maximum 12 days Indian group funding: The international air-fare is to be paid by the Indian side.

DAAD coordinates the local programme in Germany, provides an English speaking guide and extends local hospitality.

German group funding: DAAD can extend support to the German group. Programme to be arranged in consultation with Indian

institutions of higher educations. Application Procedure: Indian groups should apply to DAAD New Delhi at least

6 months prior to the proposed visit. Deadline is 15th November 2005 for Visits taking place in April, May and June of 2006. For Visits in October November and December of 2006 the deadline is 15th May 2006.

German groups have to apply through DAAD Bonn. Note: Contacts with institutions of higher education must be

established by the groups themselves.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 32 - II. ACADEMIC NETWORKING AND INDO-GERMAN

PROJECTS

1. INSTITUTIONS/DEPARTMENTS LINKS PROGRAMME / HOCHSCHULPARTNERSCHAFTEN

Objective: Institutional and/or departmental links between Indian

educational institutions and their German counterparts. These links are intended to enhance academic exchanges on all levels, help in developing joint curricula in areas of high priority to both partners, and to establish technology transfer centres in fields with particular relevance to global development

Funding: German side covers the air-fare of German participants

and local hospitality of Indian participants. Indian side covers the air-fare of Indian participants and

local hospitality of German participants. Eligibility Criteria: Projects are deemed especially worthy of support if they

are likely to lead to a long-term institutional connection, e.g. mutual recognition of diplomas or courses; furthermore, the establishment of joint postgraduate courses which are offered in segments at both partner universities; or joint development of new forms of teaching and learning.

Application Procedure: Direct application for this programme to the DAAD New

Delhi office is not possible. The German partner university must submit the application to DAAD Bonn. The final decision is taken by a special committee in Germany.

Note: The funding is intended to first and foremost support the

exchange of senior and junior faculty members, postgraduate (Ph.D. students) between partner institutions.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 33 - 2. DST – DAAD: INDO-GERMAN PROJECT BASED PERSONS’S

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (PPP) Objective: To intensify interaction and research activities among

research groups in India and Germany through funding of scholars who participate in cooperative research projects.

Target Group: Highly qualified scientists and researchers, especially

young Ph.D. and postdoctoral students. Funding Scheme: Indian participants: DST covers the international

travel; DAAD covers the local hospitality in Germany. German participants: DAAD pays for international

travel, DST the local hospitality in India Commencement of Programme: June (for a period of two years) Eligibility Criteria: The investigator should be a scientist from a University,

Deemed University, government recognised R&D Institute or Laboratory having regular or permanent position. However, his/her team must include young research scientists / associates/ Ph.D. students having cleared NET.

Application Procedure: Indian candidates may obtain the guidelines and

application proforma from the DST website: http://www.dst.gov.in/advt/rd_grants.htm or http://www.dst.gov.nic/doc/daad.doc.

Applications duly completed in all respects and bearing the endorsement of the Head of their Institutions should be submitted latest by 30th September to: For Indian participants: Mr. R.K. Sharma International Division, Department of Science & Technology Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road New Delhi – 110016 Email: [email protected], [email protected] For German participants: DAAD Office in Bonn


III. PROGRAMMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS CO-ADMINISTERED BY DAAD NEW DELHI

1. ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AvH) Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Purpose: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) awards

fellowships to young highly qualified scholars of foreign nationality for research projects of their own choice in Germany. The research fellowships are offered on a worldwide competitive basis. Scholars of all nations and all academic disciplines may apply for them. Up to 500 research fellowships are available per year.

Duration: 6 – 12 months Eligibility: • Foreign scholars who hold an academic degree comparable to the doctorate (Ph.D.

or equivalent) or have attained a comparable academic qualification through research and academic publications in internationally recognised academic journals.

• Applicants should be in a position to furnish proof of experience in independent research at a non-German university or research institute.

• They should submit, if available, recognised academic publications, preferably in international journals.

• Scholars in the humanities (including social sciences) should possess and have to prove sound German language abilities.

• Scholars in natural, medical and engineering sciences – if not native speakers – must possess and have to prove good command of English.

• Applicants should be under the age of 40 at the time of application. Value: Monthly research fellowship rates range from Euro

2,100 to 3,000. Fellowship values are set by the Selection Committee. Research fellowships are exempt from taxation in Germany. A range of other expenses is also covered.

DAAD India 2005 Page - 35 - Application Procedure: For further information and application forms, please contact: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Abteilung Auswahl Jean-Paul-Str. 12 D-53173 Bonn Germany Tel.: 0049/228/833-0 Fax: 0049/228/833-119 Telex: 885 627 Email for applicants: [email protected] Email for former fellows: [email protected] Website: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de Completed application forms and relevant documents should be sent direct to the AvH in Bonn. Application Deadline: Selection meetings annually take place in March,

June/July, and November. Applications should be submitted by the end of September (for the March meeting), end of January (for the June/July meeting), and the end of May (for the November meeting).

Note: Former AvH fellowship holders are not eligible for DAAD follow-up programmes, and should apply to the Humboldt Foundation directly.


2. MAX PLANK SOCIETY (MPG) (through AvH) The “Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and Max Planck Society International Research Award” is granted through both organisations to internationally recognised foreign and German scholars enabling them to carry out long-term, project-oriented joint research over a period of three to a maximum of five years. The awards carry a maximum value of Euro 750,000. Nomination requirements:

• Outstanding, internationally recognised research work. • Nominations may be made to AvH only by heads of German universities or

parent organisations of non-university research institutes may nominate scholars from all disciplines to AvH.

Note: Direct applications from individual scholars or research teams are not accepted.

Website: http://www.mpg.de, http://avh.de/en/programme/preise/mpf.htm


3. SOUTH-ASIA INSTITUTE (SAI), UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG As part of the Cultural Agreement between the Government of India and the Federal Republic of Germany, the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, (through the University Grants Commission (UGC),) offers annually one three-months fellowship for a qualified Indian scholar.This fellowship through the UGC is for research at the South -Asia Institute of the University of Heidelberg in Germany. Applications are to be directed to UGC. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Degree: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or the equivalent. Employment: Applicants must be employed at an Indian university. Sponsorship: Applicants should be recommended by their universities

and be treated as “on duty” while in Germany, i.e. entitled to their full regular compensation.

Placement: Applicants should be able to produce recent-dated

correspondence – not older than 6 months – with faculty members of SAI Heidelberg agreeing to their proposed research plan and suggested time schedule.

Age Limit: None. Further information is available from SAI New Delhi. Application forms may be obtained from UGC, in due time. South-Asia Institute New Delhi Branch 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi 110 001 Tel: 91-11-332 6001 / Fax: 91-11-371 6684 Email: [email protected]

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