German government-sponsored study in Germany. 

Deadline

October 6, 2023

Speak to OUSF as soon as you begin thinking about these fellowships for more information.

Timeline for Applying

 

Contact

ncs-ousf@duke.edu

Award recipients

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Amanda Andriessen

DAAD Scholar, Fulbright Scholar
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Yooseong Heo

DAAD Scholar
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Elizabeth Nist

DAAD Scholar
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Danny Rosen

Fulbright Scholar, DAAD Scholar

Quick facts

Academic Discipline

All

Citizenship

US Citizen, Permanent Resident, DACA, Undocumented, Non-US Citizenships

Status

Senior, Entering Graduate, Graduate

Location

International

Average GPA of Scholars

3.8

Endorsement Required

Yes

Award 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.

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.

 

Process for DAAD Duke Endorsement 2023
ActionLinkDate
Schedule an appointment with an NCS AdvisorSchedule an appointmentOpen office hours every Monday at 4:00p.m. or by appointment 
Submit Application Interest FormCurrent Student / AlumniAnytime, 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

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

Application portal for Ph.D. students

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.eduncs-ousf@duke.eduFriday, 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