(re) discovering germany workshop phoenix 2015

A nonprofit organization, Cultural Vistas annually serves more than 5,000 students, professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships, educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United States and around the world.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD provides information and financial support to 100,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study.

• Bachelor & Master’s programs offered

• No tuition fees

• 1500+ English language degree programs

• 2 in 1: work experience & cultural immersion

• Build a global professional profile: network, skills,

trends in the field

• Professional use of foreign language skills

• Generous federal funding for research • Fourth in number of articles in international

scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: China, 3rd: U.K.)• A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level

research infrastructure

CBYX for Young Professionals

EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE

Internship Placements

Work Authorization Services

Berlin Startup Program

EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE

Undergraduate Scholarship

University Summer Course

Fields Open to all especially Vocational, STEM, Business, Agriculture

Standing Ages 18 – 24

Components Language course, Study-semester, Internship

DurationYear-long

FundingInternational flight, housing in a dorm or with a host family, tuition, language training, health insurance, seminar travel in Germany

Participants75

Language levelNone required, some preferred

Cultural Vistas Fellowship

= Cultural Vistas Programs

= DAAD Programs

Intensive Language Course


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE




EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE




Fields STEM & others related to innovation & entrepreneurship

Standing Ages 18 – 30; Sophomore or Junior at time of application

Components Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project

Duration 8 weeks in summer plus service project during the following Fall semester

FundingTravel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC; accommodations, public transportation, and emergency medical coverage for the duration of the internship

ParticipantsUp to 12

Language level 4 semesters of college level or equivalent



= DAAD Programs

Fields International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law and related

Standing Ages 18 – 30; rising Junior or above

Components Internship in a German State Parliament

Duration1–3 months

Funding€ 670/month

Participants10

Language levelHigh-level written and verbal


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE








= DAAD Programs

Fields STEM, Applied Arts

Standing Rising Sophomore or above

Components Internship


FundingFee for internship placement: $775; paid internship, varies by company; stipend covers basic living expenses in host city

ParticipantsVaries

Language levelVaries; most internships are conducted in English


= DAAD Programs


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE








EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE






Fields All

Standing Rising Junior or above

Components Internship, optional Language Course

Duration2.5–12 months

FundingFee for internship placement and work authorization: $875; Cultural Vistas scholarship stipends available; internships may be paid or unpaid

ParticipantsUnlimited

Language levelTwo years at college level or equivalent


= DAAD Programs



EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE




Fields All

Standing Current enrollment

Components Internship


FundingFee for work authorization: $450; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships


Language levelNone




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Fields Any field with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship

Standing Ages 18 – 30; rising Junior or above

Components Internship at a startup in Berlin; optional language course

Duration1-3 months

FundingFee for internship placement: 650 €


Language levelFluent English; German a plus


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE







= DAAD Programs


Fields Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German

Standing Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student

Components Internship in the German Parliament

Duration2 months

FundingApproximately € 1800/month

ParticipantsVaries

Language levelFluent


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE







= DAAD Programs


Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Standing Sophomore, Junior

Components Research Internship

Duration10–12 weeks in summer

Funding€ 650/month + health insurance

Participants300

Language levelNone


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE







= DAAD Programs


Fields All


Components Internship; Study; Thesis Research


Funding€ 650/month + health insurance & travel subsidy

ParticipantsVaries

Language levelDependent on course of study


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE







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Fields All

Standing Sophomore, or Junior

Components Summer course

Duration3–4 weeks

Funding€ 850 stipend + travel subsidy

ParticipantsVaries

Language levelTwo years at college level


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE







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Fields All


Components Language course

Duration2 months

Funding€ 2300 lump sump + health insurance + travel subsidy

ParticipantsVaries

Language levelThree semesters of college German


EMGIP - Landtag

IAESTE


EMGIP - Bundestag

RISE








= DAAD Programs

Research Grant

RISE Professional

Study Scholarship

Internships & Study Abroad

The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:

• EMGIP – Landtag

• IAESTE [enrolled Ph.D. students also encouraged to apply]

• Internship Placements

• Work Authorization Services

• Berlin Startup Program

Internships Abroad


= DAAD Programs

RISE Professional

Study Scholarship


Research Grant

Internships Abroad


= DAAD Programs

Fields All

Standing Graduating Seniors, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany, PhD students, or Post-docs

Components Research, Study & Research

Duration1 – 10 months, or full PhD

Funding€ 750-1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy

Participants70

Language levelDependent on research language

Study Scholarship


Research Grant

Internships Abroad

RISE Professional


= DAAD Programs

Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering

Standing Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students (and exceptional advanced Undergraduate)

Components Research internships

Duration10 – 12 weeks

Funding€ 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy

Participants75

Language levelNone


Research Grant

Internships Abroad

RISE Professional

Study Scholarship


= DAAD Programs

Fields All except: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry

Standing Graduating senior or those who have received a Bachelors within the last six years

Components Study

Duration2 years

Funding€ 750/month + health insurance & travel subsidy

Participants70

Language levelDependent on research/study language

Research Grant

Internships Abroad

RISE Professional

Study Scholarship



= DAAD Programs

The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:

• EMGIP – Bundestag

• University Summer Course

• Intensive Language Course

Custom Study Tour

Custom Internship Program

Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour

Visiting Professorships

Fields All

Standing Faculty

Components Cultural and professional tour customized to a group

DurationVaries, short-term; usually 1-3 weeks

FundingFees vary by study tour

BenefitsUtilize Cultural Vistas network of companies throughout Germany to provide a cultural experience with educational, professional, and hands-on insight into a variety of fields.

Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship


= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Sample STEM Study Tour Itinerary:

Week 1 Highlights: Berlin• Cultural Events: Boat Tour, Berlin Wall, Reception at the U.S. Embassy • Company Visits: Siemens, Bayer, German Aerospace Center• University Research: Fraunhofer Center for Medical Mechatronics, Computer Science at TU Berlin, DFG MATHEON

Week 2 Highlights: Munich• Cultural Events: Historic City Tour, museum visits, Excursion with DAAD exchange students• Company Visits: BMW, EADS/Airbus, Innovation and Founding Center Biotechnology• University Relations: Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, TU Munich Hospital, Neurosciences at LMU Biocenter, Helmholtz Comprehensive Pneumology Center



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields All

Standing All universities are eligible; students must have completed 4 semesters of study

Components Internships as well as [optional] applicant screening, orientation seminars, housing assistance, or language courses

DurationSummer or semester long

FundingVaries by institution

BenefitsPrograms are developed in conjunction with university faculty and staff to accommodate course credits, curricula, or unique institutional/departmental needs.




= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism, Cultural Management, Non-profit Administration & more

Standing U.S. citizens up to age 40 with a minimum of five years of relevant, full-time work experience

Components German language training, high-level work placements, and professional development seminars

Duration6-9 months + intensive language training

Funding€ 3000/month + program-related travel, health insurance, and dependent stipend

ParticipantsUp to 15

Language levelWelcome but not required




= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields Study Abroad & Administration

Standing Senior administrators, policy makers, and experts in the field

Components Informational trip

Duration1 week

FundingAll costs except international travel

BenefitsGives participants an overview of the latest developments and programmatic innovations at German universities and research institutions.


Germany Today



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields All

Standing Full-time university faculty for 2+ years

Components Study trip

Duration7 – 12 days

Funding€ 50/student/day up to € 9,600

BenefitsFunds one faculty member to accompany 10 – 15 students on a study tour in Germany, visiting universities and interacting with German students.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields All but German Studies/Language/Literature/Translation

Standing PhD or equivalent; working full-time at a U.S. university

Components Language course

Duration4 weeks

Funding€ 1800 lump sum + Health Insurance

BenefitsSpend a month of intensive German language instruction in a small class with fellow academics from around the world.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour


Fields All

Standing Full-time faculty for 2+ years

Components Research

Duration1 – 3 months

Funding€ 2000 – € 2300/month

BenefitsCan be used at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories anywhere in Germany.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour

Science Tour


Fields Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, related disciplines

Standing Researcher at a university or non-profit institution

Components Host a German bachelors student or researcher

Duration2 – 3 months

FundingAll students’ cost

BenefitsEnriches North American labs with German students and plants the seeds for future collaboration.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour


Fields Varies each year

Standing Scientists & Administrators

Components Informational trip

Duration1 week

FundingAll costs except international travel

BenefitsThe scientific focus changes each year, but the goal is for participants to initiate close cooperation with German colleagues, either in their specific research area or at an institutional level.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour



= DAAD Programs

Custom Study Tour Fields All

Standing PhD or other terminal degree

Components Guest lectureship in Germany

Duration1 – 4 semesters

FundingStandard German professor salary + health insurance & travel subsidy

BenefitsThe lack of restrictions on which disciplines and subject matter are to be taught makes this one of DAAD’s most dynamic programs. Courses need not be taught in German.


Germany Today

Group Study Visit

Learn German

Research Grant

RISE Worldwide

Science Tour




= DAAD Programs

Common Mistakes• Students who don’t want to go to Germany, just “abroad”

• Applications not proofread or track changes visible

• Do not meet eligibility requirements but apply anyways – should research

thoroughly before taking the time to submit applications

• Do not contact alumni or attend an info session on programs

Cultural Vistas Scholarship FundThrough our internship placement programs we are meeting a growing demand for individuals who possess the skills necessary for success in a globally oriented society. In 2014, Cultural Vistas awarded 38 scholarships totaling more than $46,500 to support low or unpaid internships overseas. Additionally, we awarded 13 stipends to individuals to participate in language courses while abroad.Learn more: culturalvistas.org/scholarships

Funding Types• Fellowships

• Grants

• Placements

Funding in Germany• www.funding-guide.de

• www.profellow.com

Germany Information

• German University Liaison Offices

• www.study-in.de

• www.research-in-germany.de

http://www.funding-guide.de/

http://www.profellow.com/

http://www.study-in.de/

http://www.research-in-germany.de/

Upcoming Info Sessions and Webinars• 10/28 – Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship

Program: final webinar and Q&A session• 11/18 – CBYX, IAESTE, and Internships Abroad

joint webinar and Q&A session

More information on upcoming events:www.culturalvistas.org/eventswww.daad.org

http://www.culturalvistas.org/events

http://www.daad.org/

Thank you for joining us!

We will answer questions after a

short break

Alumni share impact of Germany

Laura Burnett – Alumna, Summer Internship Program

• Communications Intern at NRW.BANK in Düsseldorf

• Completed a 4-week intensive language course at the CDC

Berlin prior to internship

Sarah Braden – Alumna, DAAD RISE

• Intern at the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Institute

of Technology) in 2006

• Studied Physics at Northwestern University; graduated in 2008

Ruth Conkling, Assistant Program Officer, Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program & Alumni Association and the Cultural Vistas Fellowship

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Ronda Rutherford, Assistant Program Officer, Internships

Abroad

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