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I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES………..6
1. PROGRAMMES FOR I NDIAN ACADEMICS ............................................................................ 6

1.1 Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral
Scholars.............................................................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars .................... 8
1.3 Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany ............................................. 10
1.4 Short-term Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars ................................ 12
1.5 Sandwich Model Scholarships for M.S. (Research)
and M.Tech. Students at the Indian Institutes of Technology ................. 13
1.6 Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship for Doctoral and Postdoctoral
Students........................................................................................................................................... 15
2. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS .................................................................. 18
3. PROGRAMMES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF OF R ESEARCH I NSTITUTIONS /

LABORATORIES ............................................................................................................................... 20
3.1 CSIR-DAAD Exchange of Indian and German Scientists ......................... 20
3.2 Study Visits of IIT Faculty Members and German Counterparts ......... 21
3.3 Guest Lecturership at German Universities/"Gastdozenten an
deutschen Hochschulen"..................................................................................................... 22
4. FOLLOW- UP PROGRAMMES FOR FORMER DAAD FELLOWSHIP

HOLDERS FROM I NDIA................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Reinvitation Programme/"Wiedereinladungen" ................................................ 23
4.2 Grants for Books and Journals ....................................................................................... 24
4.3 Equipment Grant ...................................................................................................................... 24
4.4 Participation in International Conferences/Symposia in Germany...... 25
4.5 Support to DAAD-Alumni Associations for Academic Events............ 26
5. FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMMES FOR GERMAN SCHOLARS ........ 27

5.1 German Postgraduates, Doctoral Candidates, and Recent Post Doc
scholars/"Vertiefungs- und Kurzstipendien für Deutsche".............. 27
5.2 DAAD-IIT Scholarship Programme "Diplom-Studienarbeit
an den Indian Institutes of Technology" ................................................................. 27
5.3 German Guest Lecturership Programme/
"Gastdozenturen" ..................................................................................................................... 28
5.4 DAAD-CSIR Exchange of Scientists/
“Deutsch-Indischer Wissenschaftleraustausch”................................................. 28
5.5 Study Visits to Indian Institutes of Technology ................................................ 28
5.6 German Teachers of German/German Studies/
German as a Foreign Language ..................................................................................... 29
5.6.1 "Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache" ......................................................... 29
5.6.2 "Sprachassistenten".................................................................................................. 29
5.6.3 "Praktikanten für DaF” ......................................................................................... 29
5.7 Participation of German scholars in conferences on German/
Germanic topics………………………………………………………29
6. PRACTICAL TRAINING/I NTERNSHIP FOR I NDIAN AND G ERMAN

STUDENTS ................................................................................................................................................ 30
7. STUDY AND I NFORMATION VISITS BY GROUPS OF YOUNG I NDIAN AND

GERMAN SCHOLARS ........................................................................................................................ 31
II. ACADEMIC NETWORKING AND INDO-GERMAN PROJECTS ..... 32

1. INSTITUTIONS /D EPARTMENTS LINK PROGRAMME ................................................. 32
2. DST -DAAD INDO - GERMAN PROJECT BASED P ERSONS ’ EXCHANGE
PROGRAMME (PPP) ........................................................................................................................ 33
III. PROGRAMMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS

CO-ADMINISTERED BY DAAD NEW DELHI.................................................. 34
1. ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AVH) .............................................. 34
2. MAX PLANCK SOCIETY (MPG) ............................................................................................. 36
3. SOUTH-ASIA INSTITUTE (SAI), UNIVERSITY OF H EIDELBERG...................... 37
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I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES

1. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN ACADEMICS
1.1 Fellowships for Young Researchers and Recent Post Doctoral Scholars
Objective: These fellowships are meant for advanced studies and

research at universities and research institutes in
Germany to enable young scholars, scientists and
university teachers to broaden their knowledge in their
fields, to give them an opportunity to carry out research
in Germany, and to familiarize themselves with current
methods of research there.
Target Group: Candidates who are working as teachers in Indian

universities or recognized institutes of univ ersity
standard, Indian Institutes of Technology, and scientists
at CSIR Labs and institutes, and at research institutes of
national importance.
Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,

contribution to health insurance, German language
course, air-fare.
Fellowships are awarded, initially, for one year preceded
by a two-to-six, most commonly four-month German
language course in Germany, arranged and funded by
DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation,
they are extendable up to another 12 months.
Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course)

Beginning of June (4-month course)
Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

following year.
Eligibility Criteria:
• Degree/Prior Work Experience: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a

first class at Master's or Bachelor's level plus at least two years of teaching or
research experience;
• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 32 years of age on 1st October of
the year in which the fellowship begins;
• Domicile: Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application;
• Confirmation of Placement: Candidates must have a recent-dated letter of placement
from a German professor; scholars need a written confirmation that states that their
research plan is feasible at the selected German university/institute, and that
placement for the duration of at least one year to carry out research would be
available. The confirmation should not be older than 6 months; failure to obtain such
Note: Preference will be given to candidates who are permanently employed and whose
employers undertake to re-employ them on return; exceptions will be considered on an
individual basis.
Application Procedure:
• These fellowships are announced once a year by the New Delhi office of the
DAAD.
• The announcement of the fellowships is made sometime in July/August.
Application forms are available from the DAAD New Delhi office or from the
website: http://www.daad.de/en/form.
• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT to
the DAAD Office in Bonn.
• The deadline for submission of applications is 1st October each year.
Subject Fields:
All subject fields, excluding Medicine, Music and the Arts.
Note:
These fellowships are not for obtaining Bachelors’ or Masters’ degrees in Germany!
1.2 Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars
Objective: The "Sandwich Model" is a multi-phased fellowship

scheme which allows scholars who are registered for their
Ph.D. at an Indian university/institute to carry out research
for their thesis alternately in India and in Germany under
the supervision of an Indian as well as a German guide
according to a schedule previously drafted out in
consultation with them.
Target Group: Open to scholars registered for a doctorate degree in

India.

course, air-fare.
Fellowships are awarded initially for one year preceded
language course in Germany arranged and funded by
DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation,
they are extendable up to another 12 months.
Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course)

Beginning of June (4-month course)
Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

following year.
• Degree: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a first class at Master's or
Bachelor's level.
• Domicile: Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application.
• Confirmation of Placement: Candidates must have a recent-dated letter of placement
from a German professor; scholars need a written confirmation that states that their
research plan is feasible at the selected German university/institute and that
placement for the duration of at least one year to carry out research would be
available. The confirmation should not be older than 6 months. Failure to obtain such
prior agreement will disqualify the candidate from the competition for this type of
fellowship.
• German Language Skills: Candidates in the fields of Humanities and Social
Sciences must have a good knowledge of the German Language.
• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 36 years of age on 1st October of
the year in which the fellowship begins.
• Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. Degree in India and
should have already started working on their thesis. The Doctorate Degree is awarded
by the Indian university/institute exclusively.
DAAD.
• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT the
DAAD Office in Bonn.
Subject Fields:
All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts.
The fellowships, as a rule, are not for obtaining the Ph.D. degrees in Germany.
1.3 Fellow ships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany
Objective: These fellowships are for those who wish to get their
doctorate degree from a German university or institute.
Target group: Scholars with admission to a doctoral programme at a

German university or institute.

course, air-fare.
Fellowships are awarded initially, for one year preceded
language course in Germany arranged and funded by
DAAD. Upon application and proper documentation, as
well as evaluation of the candidates’ work done in the
previous year, they are extendable up to a maximum of 4
years (by which time the doctorate study should be
completed).
Duration of Fellowship: 3 – 4 years maximum
• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 32 years of age on 1st October
of the year in which the fellowship begins;
• Degree: A Master’s degree, with first class at Bachelor’s or Master’s level;
• Confirmation of placem ent: Candidates must have an admission letter from a
German university/ institute to study for a doctorate degree/ must get
confirmation from the German university/ institute stating that they fulfill the
requirements to carry out doctoral studies there;
• German language skills: Candidates in the fields of Humanities and Social
Sciences must have a good knowledge of the German Language .
Besides the core qualifications,

• Candidates should have detailed correspondence with German guide
regarding the topic of the thesis;
• Candidates must be residing in India at the time of application;
• If field studies have to be done in India, this should be clearly stated in the
research plan;
• Candidates must complete their studies within 3½ years (maximum 4
years);
• Candidates must sign a bond pledging that they will return to India after
completion of fellowship period in Germany.
Candidates are also advised to check the website: www.daad.de/ipp for information on
universities or institutes that offer international doctorate degree programmes.
DAAD.
Subject fields:
All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts.

1.4 Short-term Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars
Objective: To enable scholars registered for a Ph.D. at universities

or research institutes in India, to collect material in
Germany for the completion of their doctoral thesis.
Target Group: Scholars registered for their Ph.D. at universities or

research institutes in India.
Duration of Fellowship: Two to six months.
Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, air

fare.
• Age Limit: Candidates must not be older than 32 years at the time of inception of
the fellowship period.
• Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. with a university or
research institute of university standard in India.
• Research Status: Research must be at an advanced stage at the time of application.
DAAD.
• The application should be submitted to the DAAD New Delhi office and NOT the
DAAD Office in Bonn.
Subject Fields :
• Economics, Education, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,

German language and literature.
Note:
• An extension of the fellowship is not possible.
• The 2 – 6 months fellowship period should be planned to fit in the calendar year
for which applied and should not extend into the next year.
1.5 Sandwich Model Scholarships for M.S. (Research) and M.Tech. students
at the Indian Institutes of Technology
Objective: The "Sandwich Model" programme for Masters students

of the IITs is a multi-phased scheme in which candidates
carry out the required course work in India, and their
project work in Germany, under the supervision of a
guide from their Indian Institute of Technology, as well
as a mentor from one of 7 participating German
Universities of Technology (Technische Hochschulen/
Universitäten at Aachen, Berlin, Darmstadt, Dresden,
Karlsruhe, München and Stuttgart), according to a
schedule previously drafted out.
Target Group: Candidates who are enrolled in an M.S. (Research) or an

M.Tech. programme, and are registered for course work
at an IIT according to the regulations of the IIT.
Scholarship Scheme:
• A 6-week German language course at the German university/institute.

• 6 months project work for the Master’s thesis at a German university;
• 4 to 8 weeks practical training/internship in German industry may be arranged upon
request and on availability of placements.
Scholarship:
Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, German language course.
Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of September
Duration of Scholarship: Mid-October to Mid-April
• Residence and Enrollment: Applicants must be Indian nationals currently enrolled for
M.Tech. or M.S. (Research) (with CGPA of no less than 8.00) at an Indian Institute of
Technology.
• Age Limit: Not more than 32 years upon commencement of scholarship.
• Application Content: The application must specify the title of the Master’s thesis, as
of now, and include a draft of the envisaged research project in Germany (after
consultation with the German mentor, this might need some modification, depending
on its feasibility at the German university).
• Post Selection Formalities: A detailed time and work schedule, planned out in
consultation with the Indian and German mentors, has to be submitted later on, and
only by the selected students.
• Applications are to be submitted to the concerned Dean of the IIT in question for
nomination to DAAD. DAAD together with representatives from the participating
German universities makes the final selection and confirms placement.
• Scholarships are awarded only after definite placement has been obtained at one of
the participating universities.
• For further information and application forms, please contact the concerned Dean
at your IIT.
IIT Bombay The Dean, Academic Programmes

IIT Delhi The Dean, Postgraduate Studies and Research
IIT Guwahati The Dean, Academic Affairs
IIT Kanpur The Dean, Academic Affairs
IIT Kharagpur The Dean, Postgraduate Studies
IIT Madras The Dean, Academic Courses
IIT Roorkee The Dean, Academic Programmes
The German universities participating in the programme are:
RW Technische Hochschule Aachen http://www.rwth-aachen.de

Technische Universität Berlin http://www.tu-berlin.de
Technische Universität Darmstadt http://www.tu-darmstadt.de
Universität Dresden http://www.uni-dresden.de
Universität Karlsruhe http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de
Technische Universität München http://www.tu-muenchen.de
Universität Stuttgart http://www.uni-stuttgart.de
1.6 Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students
Type A: Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany
Objective: These fellowships are meant to give scholars an

opportunity to get their Doctorate Degree from a
Helmholtz Centre in Germany.
Target group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the
world who are able to substantiate their excellent study
or research achievements.
Areas of Research: Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies,

Structure of Matter, Transport and Space (please check
the website of the Helmholz-Foundation for details:
http://www.helmholtz.de/de/Aktuelles/Helmholtz-
DAAD.html)
Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of Min. 975/- euros; international travel

expenses and health insurance is also possible
Duration of Fellowship: 36 months
• Age Limit: Candidates must not be more than 32 years of age;

• Degree: Candidates must possess a good Master’s degree;
• Language Skills: Candidates must have an excellent knowledge of English or
German, proven through submission of appropriate language certificates e.g.
(TOEFL: 550/217; DSH).
• Application forms can be downloaded from the DAAD website:

www.daad.de/de/download.htm. or from the Helmholtz Association website:
www.helmholtz.de/fellowships or obtained from the New Delhi office of the
DAAD, 72 Lodi Estate, New Delhi - 110003
• The deadline for submission of applications is 15th December 2004.
Type B: Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars
Objective: These fellowships are to give Doctoral Students,

registered for and doing their Ph.D. in their home, the
opportunity to do research at a Helmholtz Centre in
Germany.
Target Group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the
or research achievements.

the website of the Helmholz-Foundation for details:
DAAD.html)
Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of Min. 975/- euros; international travel

expenses and health insurance is also possible
Duration of Fellowship: 12 to 24 months
• Degree: Candidates must possess a good Master's degree and must be registered in
India for Ph.D.
(TOEFL: 550/217; DSH).
• Age Limit: Candidates should not be more than 36 years of age.
• Registration: Candidates must be registered for their Ph.D. Degree in India

• The deadline for submission of applications is 15 th December 2004.
Type C: Fellowships for Recent Post Doctoral Scholars
Objective: These fellowships are meant to give scholars (who

completed their doctorate in 2003or 2004), an
opportunity to do research at a Helmholtz Centre in
Germany.
Target Group: Young scientists and researchers from all around the
or research achievements
Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend of 1,840/- euros

the website of the Helmholtz-Foundation for details:
DAAD.html)
Duration of Fellowship: 12 to 24 months
• Degree: Candidates must possess a recent Ph.D. degree (completed in 2003 or

2004)
(TOEFL: 550/217; DSH).

• The deadline for submission of applications is 15th December 2004.
2. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS
DAAD scholarships for Postgraduate Courses with Relevance to Developing

Countries for Professionals
Objective: To give academically trained professionals in leading

positions the opportunity to pursue postgraduate
education and training in their particular field .
Target Group: Professionals in public administration, or in the public or

private enterprise sector holding a four year Bachelor’s
degree or a Master’s degree, and having at least two
years of work experience in related field .
Scholarship Benefits: Monthly allowance, language course, international air -

fare, contribution to health insurance.
Commencement of Beginning of April for courses conducted in German and

Language Course: beginning of August for courses conducted in English
Commencement of October (for most courses)

Scholarship:
Duration of Scholarship: 1 – 2 years depending on the length of the course
• Qualification: Candidates must have a 4-years Bachelor’s Degree or a Master’s

degree in the relevant subject (unless expressly stated otherwise, Ph.D. -holders are
not encouraged to apply).
• Work Experience: Candidates must have two years of professional experience in
related field after obtaining the core qualification.
• Employment/Sponsorship: Candidates must be permanently employed and must be
sponsored by their employers.
• Age Limit: For most courses, candidates may not be older than 36 years at the time
of application. For exceptions to this rule, please enquire at the DAAD New Delhi
office.
Application forms for DAAD scholarships may be obtained from the New Delhi office
of DAAD, or from the German institution of higher education itself; they can also be
downloaded from the website:
http://www.daad.de/info-f-a/en/foerderung/bewerbung/index.html
Applications may be submitted to DAAD New Delhi office by 31st August; or to the
universities and Fachhochschulen where the application deadline is 15th October of
Applications are invited in the fields of:
Economic Sciences/ Business Administration/ Political Economics, Development

Cooperation Engineering and related fields, Mathematics, Regional Planning,
Agriculture and Forestry Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Public Health, Veterinary
Medicine and Education/ Social Sciences.
Note:
• From the large number of postgraduate courses offered by German institutions of

higher education, the DAAD has selected a number of courses of particular interest
to participants from developing countries.
• Participation in these courses on DAAD scholarships cannot be used or changed
into a Ph.D. degree programme from a German University.
• The courses are open to eligible candidates with personal financial resources, as
well as to those who are funded by their government, or who are recipients of
financial support from international sponsoring agencies.
3. PROGRAMMES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF OF RESEARCH

INSTITUTIONS/LABORATORIES
3.1 CSIR-DAAD Exchange of Indian and German Scientists
Objective: To enable senior scientists of the CSIR-laboratories to

visit German institutions to carry out specific research
projects, and German scientists to visit CSIR
laboratories and institutions.
Target Group: Indian Scientists with permanent positions at CSIR

Institutes/Laboratories, nominated by CSIR
Headquarters.
German scientists on request and invitation of the CSIR.
Benefits: International air-fare to be covered by the sending side.

Local hospitality to be extended by the receiving side.
Duration: Visit of Indian scientists to Germany for 2–3 months.

Visit of German scientists to India for 2 weeks to 3
months.
Application Procedure: The scientists to be invited are nominated by the CSIR.

DAAD takes 10 to 12 weeks to process the applications.
Note:
• Direct application to the DAAD New Delhi Office is not possible. Applications
must be directed to CSIR.
• Invitations are issued on reciprocal basis. The visits of Indian and German
scientists have to be equal in number.
3.2 Study Visits of IIT Faculty Members and German Counterparts
Objective: To promote collaboration between the Indian Institutes

of Technology and German Universities of Technology
(Aachen, Berlin, Darmstadt, Dresden, Karlsruhe,
München, Stuttgart).
Target Group: Permanent faculty members of the IITs;

German scientists/ professors on request and invitation
of IITs.
Scheme: International air-fare to be covered by the sending side;

local hospitality to be extended by the receiving side.
Duration: Visits for a period of one to three months.
Application Procedure: Faculty to be invited are to be nominated by the IIT;

DAAD takes 4 to 6 weeks to process.
Note:
• Direct application to the DAAD New Delhi office is not possible. Interested
applicants must submit applications to their institutes. The IITs will forward their
nominations to the DAAD in their order of priority. Applications must be
submitted to the specific IIT which will nominate eligible candidates.
• The invitations are issued on reciprocal basis. The visits of Indian and German
scientists have to be equal in number.
3.3 Guest Lecturership at German Universities/“Gastdozenten an deutschen

Hochschulen“
Objective: To strengthen the international dimension of teaching in

the German higher education system.
Target Group: Qualified full-time Indian faculty from universities or

research institutions/laboratories.
Duration of Stay: As a rule, the teaching assignment is for a period of one

year; however, it should be for a minimum of one
semester up to a maximum of two years.
Scheme: Air-fare, salary, allowances
Eligibility Criteria: Eligible are those candidates who have an outstanding

teaching and research record at universities in India. At
the time of application they must still be in active
service.
• The German institution interested in inviting an Indian faculty to teach has to apply
to DAAD Head Office along with the curriculum vitae and list of publications of
the Indian faculty.
• Applications have to be made by the Head of the Department, Dean of the Faculty
or Vice-Chancellor of the German universities/institutes.
• Direct applications from Indian faculty members are not acceptable.
• Applications must be submitted to DAAD Head Office by German host
universities/institutes between 15th June and 15th December.
• It takes at least 4 months to select and process the applications. Only complete
applications can be considered. The application will be assessed on the basis of a
peer review of professors from German institutions of higher education.
Note:
• DAAD supports these long-term appointments in any field of specialization.
• The courses, which are an integral part of the curriculum of the department in
question, are to be taught in the incumbents’ native language – or the language
most commonly used in academic teaching in their home country – but in any
event in a language other than German.
4. FOLLOW-UP PROGRAMMES FOR FORMER DAAD FELLOWSHIP

HOLDERS FROM INDIA
4.1 Reinvitation Programme/”Wiedereinladungen”
Objective: Research visits; visits to get acquainted with the latest

developments in Germany.
Target Group: Former DAAD fellowship holders (duration of

fellowship : minimum one year) on active duty.
Duration of Visit: 2 months
Scholarship Benefits: Monthly allowance
Eligibility criteria:
• Air-fare is to be covered by the Indian side.

• Time Frame: At least three years must have elapsed since the applicant’s return
from Germany supported by a DAAD fellowship (of minimum one year duration).
• Contact: Applicants should have remained in regular scientific contact with their
counterparts in Germany after their return to India.
• Placement: Applicants have to submit copies of correspondence with their German
counterparts – not older than 6 months – agreeing to the proposed research plan and
the suggested time schedule.
• Leave: Applicants must submit a certificate from their employers granting paid
research leave for the duration of their visit.
Eligible candidates should send their applications for visits under the reinvitation
programme to DAAD New Delhi Office by 15th October of the preceding year.
Application forms are available August onwards.
Note:
• At least two/thirds of the stay should be spent at one particular institute.
• Former Humboldt fellows should apply for revival of their fellowship or for a
reinvitation to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
4.2 Grants for Books and Journals
Fellowship-holders from the area of German/German Studies are eligible for this grant
if they have availed of the DAAD fellowship for 5 months or more. Former DAAD
fellowship-holders (who have availed of a fellowship of more than one year’s
duration) may apply for donations of books or subscriptions to journals published in
Germany; publications from elsewhere will be considered only in exceptional cases.
The value should not exceed Euro 200 per year. Requests indicating autho r, title, year
of publication and publishers should be submitted "online" at www.daad.de/alumni-
buchspenden.
For further details, see www.daad.de/alumni
4.3 Equipment Grant

Objective: To strengthen academic and scientific relations with
foreign countries. The aim of this programme is to
support teaching, research, development and consultancy
services by providing materials and equipment to
universities or comparable institutes in developing
countries.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted by former DAAD
grantees, permanently employed at universities or
comparable academic institutions in their home country
for grant of scientific equipment and other material
related to a specific study or research project with
practical orientation and being used for teaching and/or
for a research programme.
Value: The maximum value of the equipment and material,
including transportation from Germany to the port of
entry, should not exceed Euro 20,450.
Note:
• The grant will be made to the university or institute of the former fellowship -
holder.
• The recipient institutes must undertake to install, maintain, and repair the
equipment at their own cost and to bear relevant fees accruing in India.
• Whenever possible, a representative of DAAD and/or from the German Embassy
or Consulate General should be invited to inaugurate the installation of the
equipment on site.
Information and application forms for equipment grant can be downloaded from the
website http://www.daad.de/alumni/en/4.4.2.html
4.4 Participation in International Conferences/Symposia in Germany
Objective: Within the framework of the DAAD Re-invitation

Programme, former DAAD grantees of one year
fellowship schemes can apply for a grant for
participation at international conferences/ symposia in
Germany.
• Applicants must have been in active service for at least 3 years in their home
university/institute since their return from Germany.
• Applicants should submit proof of active participation at the
conference/symposium e.g. acceptance of oral presentation of a paper, invitation to
chair a scientific session at the conference.
Financial Support:
• For conference participation DAAD grants a lump sum allowance.

• Applicants must confirm in writing that no other financial support is being
received from any other funding agency (from the organisers of the conference or
international funding agencies in India/Germany).
• Former DAAD grantees, planning to participate in international conferences/

symposia in Germany, in exceptional cases also in neighbouring countries, must
apply well in advance under the DAAD Re-invitation Programme. Applications
must reach DAAD New Delhi Office by 15th October every year for visits
envisaged in the following year.
• Applicants should submit supporting documents providing evidence of necessary
expenditure necessary to attend the conference (including costs of accommodation
and board)
Note:
• In addition to the grant for participation in conferences/symposia, DAAD can also

provide support to invited scholars for short visits to hold discussions with their
German counterparts.
• In exceptional cases applications received after the deadline are also considered, in
view of the fact that confirmation of acceptance of conference papers often come
rather late.
4.5 Support to DAAD-Alumni Associations for Academic Events
Objective: To maintain contact with former grantees, working in institutions of

higher education and research outside Germany
Alumni Associations can apply for financial support from DAAD
• in finding suitable German speakers for conference

• for travel and subsidies for German speakers at a conference
• for travel and subsidies for DAAD alumni coming from abroad to participate in the
events
• for funding towards the cost of an event
Eligibility:
• The event must be an academic conference with participants from the academic
sector. No funding is available for purely social events.
• Majority of participants must be DAAD alumni or beneficiaries of sur-place
funding schemes.
• The association must be recognised according to national law.
Application Procedures:
• Application should reach DAAD New Delhi at least six months prior to the
event along with the following information:
– description of the proposed event (provisional programme and list of
participants)
– detailed budget proposal (including information about possible grants from
other sources)
5. FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMMES FOR GERMAN

SCHOLARS
5.1 German Postgraduates, Doctoral Candidates, and Recent Post Doctoral

Scholars/“Vertiefungs- und Kurzstipendien für Deutsche”
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), co-sponsored and co-funded by
DAAD, offers a number of fellowships for German postgraduates for study and
research in India.
For further information on the profile of the scholarships, eligibility requirements,
application procedures and deadlines, please consult the DAAD brochure “Studium,
Forschung, Lehre – Förderungsmöglichkeiten im Ausland für Deutsche” which is
available at all Akademische Auslandsämter of German universities and
“Fachhochschulen” as well as from DAAD Bonn and from the internet at
http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.4.html.
Photocopies of relevant pages can be made available to interested candidates residing
in India – or to departments at Indian universities wishing to host a German scholar –
by DAAD New Delhi, upon request.
5.2 DAAD-IIT Scholarship Programme: “Diplom -Studienarbeit an den Indian

Institutes of Technology”
Objective: To collect material for the final thesis (Diplomarbeit) or

a supervised project (Studienarbeit) at an IIT in India
Target Group: Diplom-students in Engineering Sciences, with above

average qualifications
Scholarship Benefits: Monthly stipend from the IIT; lump sum for air -fare and
monthly allowance from DAAD.
Duration of Scholarship: 3 – 4 months
• Engineering students registered at a German university;

• Candidates with above average qualification;
• Candidates must have been allocated a topic for the Diplomarbeit or Studienarbeit;
• Candidates should establish contact with IIT faculty for placements.
• Application forms are available from the Akademisches Auslandsamt of the selected
German Universities of Technology;
5.3 German Guest Lecturership Programme/ “Gastdozenturen”
Under the Indo-German Cultural Agreement, visits of German professors and

scientists (from any discipline) to universities and research institutes as short -term (1
to 6 months) guest-lecturers in all disciplines, with full-time teaching assignments
according to the host universities’ specifications and conditions, can be sponsored by
DAAD. A financial contribution from the host universit ies is expected.
Please note that it takes between 4 and 6 months to process complete applications.
5.4 DAAD-CSIR Exchange of Scientists/ “Deutsch-Indischer

Wissenschaftleraustausch”
Under this programme – which is the German portion of the programme described in
full under Section 3.1 – German scientists from disciplines corresponding to those
represented by the CSIR laboratories in India, may be invited, with the concurrence of
DAAD and CSIR, for periods of between 14 days and three months, to do joint
collaborative research with their Indian counterparts.
Note:
Direct application to DAAD New Delhi is not possible. Applications must be
submitted by the CSIR institute/labs to the CSIR headquarters which will forward the
nominations.
5.5 Study Visit to Indian Institutes of Technology
Under this programme - which is the German portion of the programme described in
full under section 3.2 - German scientists from universities in Germany can visit an
Indian Institute of Technology for a period of 1 to 3 months to carry out collaborative
projects.
The IITs have to nominate the faculty to be invited by DAAD.
5.6 German Teachers of German/ German Studies/ German as a Foreign

Language/“Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache”, “Sprachassistenten” und
“Praktikanten für Deutsch als Fremdsprache (DaF)”
5.6.1 “Lektoren für die Deutsche Sprache”
For many years, DAAD has been assisting in placing German lecturers of German
Language and Literature/German Studies at universities in India, on a cost -sharing
basis. These are universities where the Department of German or the German Se ction
in a Department of Foreign Languages is particularly strong and, as a rule, has a
Masters Degree as well as an M.Phil. and/or Ph.D. programme in German.
Heads of Departments, Deans, and Vice-Chancellors may inquire for details at the
DAAD New Delhi Office.
Note:
Qualified German nationals may apply in response to public advertisements in the

German media, and through DAAD Bonn only.
Website : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.3.3.html
5.6.2 “Sprachassistenten”
“Sprachassistenten” are young German graduates of German/ German as a foreign

language, sponsored by DAAD to teach German language and culture at Indian
institutes of higher education. During their tenure of one academic year (9 – 10
months), they usually support a DAAD lecturer in his/her work.
Heads of Departments, Deans, and Vice-Chancellors may inquire for details at the
DAAD New Delhi Office.
Further information is available at : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.3.4.html
5.6.3 “Praktikanten für DaF”
German Departments or German Sections of Foreign Language Departments which

need the assistance of native teachers of German, have the possibility of getting
advanced and specially qualified student intern (“Praktikanten”) through DAAD for 2-
3 months. Their academic specialization from select professional institutes for second
language acquisition in Germany is “German as a Foreign Language” (“Deutsch als
Fremdsprache” – DaF).
Please visit the website for more details : http://www.daad.de/ausland/de/3.5.html
5.7 Participation of German scholars in conferences on German/ Germanic

topics
6. PRACTICAL TRAINING/INTERNSHIP FOR INDIAN AND GERMAN

STUDENTS
Objective: To give an opportunity to Indian and German

students to carry out practical training
(internship) as a part of their on-going course
of study.
Target Group: Advanced senior level students enrolled at a

university/research institute.
Duration: 2 to 6 months
Scheme: Students must cover their own air-fare;

employer/host institutions pay nominal monthly
allowance for living expenses.
Application Procedure: Candidates are expected to get in touch with

institutions where they wish to go for training
themselves, i.e. establish contact with
appropriate employers and get the necessary
letter of acceptance. Thereafter, they can write to
DAAD New Delhi for necessary departure
clearances.
Indian Participants: DAAD, in a very few cases, arranges placements

for training in specified fields. Information on
this can be obtained from DAAD New Delhi
Office January onwards.
German Participants: Candidates should get in touch with local

IAESTE committees.
7. STUDY AND INFORMATION VISITS BY GROUPS OF YOUNG

INDIAN AND GERMAN SCHOLARS
Objective: To give an opportunity to Indian and German students

from all disciplines, to familiarise themselves with latest
developments in their respective area of study, and/or
with the current political, economic and cultural affairs
in the host country, under the direction of an
accompanying faculty member. The programme also
aims to develop institutional contacts between German
and foreign higher education institutions.
Target Group: Advanced-level students enrolled at a

university/research institute; group of about 10 to 15
qualified participants, who have already established
contacts with institutions of higher education.
Duration: Visit for a week to maximum 12 days
Indian group funding: The international air-fare is to be paid by the Indian side.
DAAD coordinates the local programme in Germany,
provides an English speaking guide and extends local
hospitality.
German group funding: DAAD can extend support to the German group.
Programme to be arranged in consultation with Indian
institutions of higher educations.
Application Procedure: Indian groups should apply to DAAD New Delhi at least
6 months prior to the proposed visit. Deadline is 15th
November 2005 for Visits taking place in April, May
and June of 2006. For Visits in October November and
December of 2006 the deadline is 15 th May 2006.
German groups have to apply through DAAD Bonn.
Note: Contacts with institutions of higher education must be

established by the groups themselves.
II. ACADEMIC NETWORKING AND INDO-GERMAN

PROJECTS
1. INSTITUTIONS/DEPARTMENTS LINKS PROGRAMME /

HOCHSCHULPARTNERSCHAFTEN
Objective: Institutional and/or departmental links between Indian

educational institutions and their German counterparts.
These links are intended to enhance academic exchanges
on all levels, help in developing joint curricula in areas
of high priority to both partners, and to establish
technology transfer centres in fields with particular
relevance to global development
Funding: German side covers the air-fare of German participants

and local hospitality of Indian participants.
Indian side covers the air-fare of Indian participants and
local hospitality of German participants.
Eligibility Criteria: Projects are deemed especially worthy of support if they

are likely to lead to a long-term institutional connection,
e.g. mutual recognition of diplomas or courses;
furthermore, the establishment of joint postgraduate
courses which are offered in segments at both partner
universities; or joint development of new forms of
teaching and learning.
Application Procedure: Direct application for this programme to the DAAD New
Delhi office is not possible. The German partner
university must submit the application to DAAD Bonn.
The final decision is taken by a special committee in
Germany.
Note: The funding is intended to first and foremost support the

exchange of senior and junior faculty members,
postgraduate (Ph.D. students) between partner institutions.
2. DST – DAAD: INDO-GERMAN PROJECT BASED PERSONS’S

EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (PPP)
Objective: To intensify interaction and research activities among

research groups in India and Germany through funding of
scholars who participate in cooperative research
projects.
Target Group: Highly qualified scientists and researchers, especially

young Ph.D. and postdoctoral students.
Funding Scheme: Indian participants: DST covers the international

travel; DAAD covers the local hospitality in Germany.
German participants: DAAD pays for international
travel, DST the local hospitality in India
Commencement of Programme: June (for a period of two years)
Eligibility Criteria: The investigator should be a scientist from a University,

Deemed University, government recognised R&D
Institute or Laboratory having regular or permanent
position. However, his/her team must include young
research scientists / associates/ Ph.D. students having
cleared NET.
Application Procedure: Indian candidates may obtain the gu idelines and

application proforma from the DST website:
http://www.dst.gov.in/advt/rd_grants.htm
or
http://www.dst.gov.nic/doc/daad.doc.
Applications duly completed in all respects and bearing the endorsement of the Head
of their Institutions should be submitted latest by 30th September to:
For Indian participants:
Mr. R.K. Sharma

International Division, Department of Science & Technology
Technology Bhavan, New Mehrauli Road
New Delhi – 110016
Email: sharma_rk@alpha.nic.in, rksharma12@yahoo.com
For German participants:
DAAD Office in Bonn

III. PROGRAMMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS CO-

ADMINISTERED BY DAAD NEW DELHI
1. ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AvH)
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Purpose: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) awards

fellowships to young highly qualified scholars of foreign
nationality for research projects of their own choice in
Germany. The research fellowships are offered on a
worldwide competitive basis. Scholars of all nations and
all academic disciplines may apply for them. Up to 500
research fellowships are available per year.
Duration: 6 – 12 months
Eligibility:
• Foreign scholars who hold an academic degree comparable to the doctorate (Ph.D.
or equivalent) or have attained a comparable academic qualification through
research and academic publications in internationally recognised academic
journals.
• Applicants should be in a position to furnish proof of experience in independent
research at a non-German university or research institute.
• They should submit, if available, recognised academic publications, preferably in
international journals.
• Scholars in the humanities (including social sciences) should possess and have to
prove sound German language abilities.
• Scholars in natural, medical and engineering sciences – if not native speakers –
must possess and have to prove good command of English.
• Applicants should be under the age of 40 at the time of application.
Value: Monthly research fellowship rates range from Euro

2,100 to 3,000. Fellowship values are set by the
Selection Committee. Research fellowships are exempt
from taxation in Germany. A range of other expenses is
also covered.
For further information and application forms, please contact:
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Abteilung Auswahl
Jean-Paul-Str. 12
D-53173 Bonn
Germany
Tel.: 0049/228/833-0
Fax: 0049/228/833-119
Telex: 885 627
Email for applicants: select@avh.de
Email for former fellows: followup@alex.avh.de
Website: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de
Completed application forms and relevant documents should be sent direct to the AvH
in Bonn.
Application Deadline: Selection meetings annually take place in March,

June/July, and November. Applications should
be submitted by the end of September (for the
March meeting), end of January (for the
June/July meeting), and the end of May (for the
November meeting).
Note:
Former AvH fellowship holders are not eligible for DAAD follow-up programmes,
and should apply to the Humboldt Foundation directly.
2. MAX PLANK SOCIETY (MPG) (through AvH)
The “Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and Max Planck Society International
Research Award” is granted through both organisations to internationally recognised
foreign and German scholars enabling them to carry out long-term, project-oriented
joint research over a period of three to a maximum of five years. The awards carry a
maximum value of Euro 750,000.
Nomination requirements:
• Outstanding, internationally recognised research work.

• Nominations may be made to AvH only by heads of German universities or
parent organisations of non-university research institutes may nominate
scholars from all disciplines to AvH.
Note:
Direct applications from individual scholars or research teams are not accepted.
Website: http://www.mpg.de, http://avh.de/en/programme/preise/mpf.htm

3. SOUTH-ASIA INSTITUTE (SAI), UNIVERSITY OF HEIDELBERG
As part of the Cultural Agreement between the Government of India and the Federal
Republic of Germany, the State of Baden-Wuerttemberg, (through the University
Grants Commission (UGC),) offers annually one three-months fellowship for a
qualified Indian scholar.This fellowship through the UGC is for research at the South -
Asia Institute of the University of Heidelberg in Germany. Applications are to be
directed to UGC.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Degree: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree or the equivalent.
Employment: Applicants must be employed at an Indian university.
Sponsorship: Applicants should be recommended by their universities

and be treated as “on duty” while in Germany, i.e.
entitled to their full regular compensation.
Placement: Applicants should be able to produce recent-dated

correspondence – not older than 6 months – with faculty
members of SAI Heidelberg agreeing to their proposed
research plan and suggested time schedule.
Age Limit: None.
Further information is available from SAI New Delhi. Application forms may be
obtained from UGC, in due time.
South-Asia Institute
New Delhi Branch
3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg
New Delhi 110 001
Tel: 91-11-332 6001 / Fax: 91-11-371 6684
Email: saidelhi@del2.vsnl.net.in

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India 2005

DAAD Fellowship/ Scholarship Programmes

DAAD New Delhi Office DAAD Headquarter in Germany

DAAD Information Centers (IC) in India

DAAD IC Chennai DAAD IC Mumbai

Visiting hours: Visiting days:

Orientation sessions: Orientation sessions:

DAAD Info Points

Counselling : Counselling : Counselling :

Email address of Dr. Jecht : info@daaddelhi.org

In Bangalore : In Kolkata : In Hyderabad :

Max Mueller Bhavan Max Mueller Bhavan German Centre,

(080) 2221 4964 (030) 2475 9398 (040) 5552 6443

Counselling : Counselling : Counselling :

I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES………..6

1. PROGRAMMES FOR I NDIAN ACADEMICS ............................................................................ 6

2. PROGRAMME FOR INDIAN PROFESSIONALS .................................................................. 18

3. PROGRAMMES FOR FACULTY AND STAFF OF R ESEARCH I NSTITUTIONS /

4. FOLLOW- UP PROGRAMMES FOR FORMER DAAD FELLOWSHIP

5. FELLOWSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMMES FOR GERMAN SCHOLARS ........ 27

6. PRACTICAL TRAINING/I NTERNSHIP FOR I NDIAN AND G ERMAN

7. STUDY AND I NFORMATION VISITS BY GROUPS OF YOUNG I NDIAN AND

II. ACADEMIC NETWORKING AND INDO-GERMAN PROJECTS ..... 32

III. PROGRAMMES OF OTHER INSTITUTIONS

I. DAAD FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMMES

Objective: These fellowships are meant for advanced studies and

Target Group: Candidates who are working as teachers in Indian

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,

Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course)

Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

• Degree/Prior Work Experience: Candidates must possess a Master's degree with a

All subject fields, excluding Medicine, Music and the Arts.

1.2 Sandwich Model Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars

Objective: The "Sandwich Model" is a multi-phased fellowship

Target Group: Open to scholars registered for a doctorate degree in

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,

Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of April (6-month course)

Duration of Fellowship: 1st October – 30th September of the

All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts.

1.3 Fellow ships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany

Target group: Scholars with admission to a doctoral programme at a

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, study and research subsidy,

Duration of Fellowship: 3 – 4 years maximum

Besides the core qualifications,

All fields except Medicine, Music and the Arts.

1.4 Short-term Fellowships for Ph.D. Registered Scholars

Objective: To enable scholars registered for a Ph.D. at universities

Target Group: Scholars registered for their Ph.D. at universities or

Duration of Fellowship: Two to six months.

Fellowship Benefits: Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, air

• Economics, Education, History, Philosophy, Mathematics, Natural Sciences,

Objective: The "Sandwich Model" programme for Masters students

Target Group: Candidates who are enrolled in an M.S. (Research) or an

• A 6-week German language course at the German university/institute.

Monthly stipend, contribution to health insurance, German language course.

Commencement of Language Course: Beginning of September

Duration of Scholarship: Mid-October to Mid-April

IIT Bombay The Dean, Academic Programmes

The German universities participating in the programme are:

RW Technische Hochschule Aachen http://www.rwth-aachen.de

1.6 Helmholtz-DAAD Fellowship for Doctoral and Postdoctoral Students

Type A: Fellowships for a Doctorate Degree in Germany

Objective: These fellowships are meant to give scholars an