German government-sponsored study in Germany.
Deadline
Speak to OUSF as soon as you begin thinking about these fellowships for more information.
Timeline for Applying
Contact
ncs-ousf@duke.eduAward recipients
Quick facts
Academic Discipline
AllCitizenship
US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, Undocumented, Non-US CitizenshipsStatus
Senior, Entering Graduate, GraduateLocation
InternationalAverage GPA of Scholars
3.8Endorsement Required
YesAward Amount
Varies with the fellowship
Age Limit
Applicants should have completed their last degree no longer than 6 years before the application deadline. Those in PhD programs must apply within 3 years of receiving ABD status.Award Site
https://www.daad.org/en/Description
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the German national agency for the support of academic cooperation. DAAD offers a range of scholarships, grants, and fellowships in Germany.
The Office of University Scholars & Fellows nominates Duke undergraduate and graduate applicants applying for One-Year Research Grants and for Study Scholarships.
Duke's Department of German Studies has a database of other opportunities for German studies. Visit their website to access this list.
Eligibility
Students and graduates of U.S. and Canadian programs of all nationalities are eligible. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree prior to the grant period; graduates should have completed their last degree no longer than 6 years before the application deadline. Those in Ph.D. programs must apply within 3 years of receiving A.B.D. status.
If applicable, German language ability must be commensurate with the plans for study or research. English-language research opportunities are available, and many degree programs are taught in English.
Those applying for graduate work in each of these fields below follow separate timelines. You will need to apply through direct processes that don't involve formal Duke endorsement:
Music, Performing Arts, Fine, Film, Design/Visual Communication, and Architecture.
| Action | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Schedule an appointment with an NCS Advisor | Schedule an appointment | Open office hours every Monday at 4:00p.m. or by appointment |
| Submit Application Interest Form | Current Student / Alumni | Anytime, the sooner, the better! |
| Register on DAAD’s application site, but do not submit yet. No changes can be made once you submit on their site. | Mid-July | |
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Notify your recommender/s of your intent to apply. The DAAD reference form is available in the application portal; it is also called “referee’s report.” Forms must be signed in ink on a printed copy; forms do not accept e-signature. For all applicants, one recommendation form is required. Recommenders should email their signed letters directly to OUSF prior to the campus deadline. For the national deadline, recommendation letter/reference should be uploaded to the DAAD portal. |
Application portal for study scholarships Application portal for current seniors, and recent graduates for research proposals | Reference forms due via email to ncs-ousf@duke.edu by Friday, October 6, 2023, 12 p.m. (noon) |
| Request a German language evaluation if you know any German (even if you do not explicitly need it for your plans). | Language evaluations due via email to ncs-ousf@duke.edu by Friday, October 6, 2023, 12 p.m. (noon) | |
| Submit a PDF of your complete draft application via email to ncs-ousf@duke.edu | ncs-ousf@duke.edu | Friday, October 6, 2023, 12 p.m. (noon) |
| Complete application online via the DAAD website, including all documents requested and CLICK SUBMIT. Download a summary PDF of all the uploaded documents from the portal and send to ncs-ousf@duke.edu | Wednesday, November 1, 2023 12 p.m. (noon) | |
| NCS will send applicant support letter to DAAD. | Wednesday, November 1 |