DAAD

Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

Masters Scholarship for Public Policy and Good Governance (PPGG) Announcement 2012/2013

Objectives

To do a Masters degree at one of the selected German Universities with the following focus areas: Public Policy, Good Governance, International Relations, Public Management, Administration, Civil Society
For Master courses funded under the PPGG programme please see Annex 1:

Target Group

Very well qualified graduates with a first university degree (Bachelor or equivalent) who in the future want to actively contribute to the social and economic development of their home countries. The scholarships are offered both for young graduates without professional experience and for mid-career professionals 2 years Stipend of EURO 750.00 per month A lump sum towards air fare from India to Germany and back Exemption from payment of university tuition fees A study and research subsidy Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD 6 months German Language Course in Germany - free tuition, boarding, lodging plus pocket allowance during the period of the German language course (preceding studies)

Duration Scholarship Value

Requirements and Conditions

A 1st class Bachelors Degree There should not be a gap of more than 6 years between the award of last degree and application deadline (31st July) In general, candidates should be residing in India at the time of application. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply. All Master courses have further additional requirements that must be fulfilled by the applicants in any case (see individual course websites)

2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Tel. +91 11 41680968/41680969 Fax 46068192, www.daaddelhi.org

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Application Documents

2 application forms with a passport-size photograph attached to each form. Please ensure that you have signed both forms before sending them to us 2 typed copies of full curriculum-vitae (bio-data) 2 copies of detailed motivation letter 2 references from senior academics from the applicant's field of study/research on the proforma available on our website. The referees title and academic status should be clearly indicated in this (with official rubber-stamp). These should be Confidential (in sealed envelopes) and should be recent-dated 2 copies of recent language certificate giving evidence of the applicants level of proficiency -TOEFL minimum score: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 80 internet based) or IELTS (band 6) certificate; German Language skills** at A2 level 2 copies of all chronologically arranged academic certificates and mark-sheets (all copies must be attested; attested English translation, if the originals are in Hindi; Attestation can be done by a gazetted Government officer)
** Knowledge of German is not mandatory but desirable

Application Procedure

The link to the application form is available on our website The deadline for submission of applications is 31st July at DAAD New Delhi Office Important: DAAD will not consider incomplete applications Announcement Application deadline Language course for selected scholars Beginning of Masters course Apr May 2011 31st July 2011 Apr - Sept 2012 (Germany) 1st Oct 2012

Time Line

Important Information

Kindly Note: Please use A4 size paper only and DO NOT staple the documents The first and last name filled in the application form should be identical to the name in the passport Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national

2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Tel. +91 11 41680968/41680969 Fax 46068192, www.daaddelhi.org

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Contact Person and Address

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi German Academic Exchange Service Mrs. Anuroopa Dixit 2, Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110 021 Tel: 91-11-41680968; 41680969 Fax: 91-11-46068192 E-Mail: dixit@daaddelhi.org WWW: www.daaddelhi.org

Annex 1 Hertie School of Governance, Berlin: Master of Public Policy (MPP) University of Duisburg-Essen: MA Development and Governance Willy Brandt School of Public Policy at the University of Erfurt: Master of Public Policy (MPP) and up to 5 additional scholarships for MPP / Conflict Studies and Management Programme (CSMP) http://www.brandtschool.de/projects/conflict/ Contact person: Ms Silke Adamitza (silke.adamitza@uni-erfurt.de) Leuphana University of Lneburg: Public Economics, Law and Politics (PELP) University of Applied Sciences Osnabrck: Master Management in Non-Profit Organisations University of Osnabrck: Master Democratic Governance and Civil Society University of Passau: Governance and Public Policy University of Potsdam: Public Policy and Management (PPM) Please make sure to scrutinize the admission requirements of the Master course of your choice. The DAAD scholarship will only come into effect if you will be admitted to the selected Master course. For this purpose you might be asked to submit further documents at a later stage of the process.

2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Tel. +91 11 41680968/41680969 Fax 46068192, www.daaddelhi.org