German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
DAAD provides Study Scholarships to highly qualified Master’s students for one year of study in Germany and one-year Research Grants to highly qualified PhD students for a research project or continuing academic training to be carried out with a supervisor in Germany.
All academic disciplines are eligible with the exception of artistic fields (music, performing arts, fine art, design/visual communications, film, and architecture) which are supported through separate DAAD funding programs.
Amount
Monthly stipend of €861 to €1,200 (euros) plus travel allowance and additional benefits
Application deadline
2022 UVic internal application deadline October 14 (no later than 4:30pm)
How to apply
UVic is a DAAD Partner University and may nominate a priority candidate for either a Study Scholarship or one-year Research Grant. To be considered as a UVic priority candidate, applicants must complete their application in the DAAD online portal and submit the same documents to fgsaward2@uvic.ca by the UVic internal application deadline of October 14, 2022 (no later than 4:30pm).
- Submit all required documents via the DAAD online portal by the UVic internal application deadline (note that the DAAD portal does not allow applicants to improve or revise their written proposal once submitted in the portal).
- Submit all required documents via email to fgsaward2@uvic.ca by the UVic internal application deadline.
- Send the reference form (available in the DAAD online portal) to a university professor in your major field or discipline with instructions to email the completed form to fgsaward2@uvic.ca by the UVic internal application deadline.
All academic disciplines are eligible with the exception of artistic fields (music, performing arts, fine art, design/visual communications, film, and architecture) which are supported through separate DAAD funding programs.
German language ability is not a requirement for these awards; however, applicants should demonstrate language skills commensurate with their study or research needs. Successful applicants may be eligible for additional funding for a German language course.
Application help
Lisa Pender, UVic Scholarship Officer, is available to help you apply for DAAD funding including:
- determining your eligibility
- clarifying application instructions
- completing the application
- tips to get strong reference letters
- tips for writing a strong research proposal
Email your questions to Lisa at fgsaward2@uvic.ca or schedule a meeting to discuss your application.