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Funding & Scholarships

Are you looking for possibilities to fund a study or research stay in Germany?

The DAAD is Germany’s largest scholarship-awarding organisation and runs several programs with which academic exchange between Germany and all parts of the world is supported. These programs range from short-term exchanges for research or teaching purposes through to doctoral scholarships lasting several years. The scholarships offered by the DAAD are awarded to younger university graduates from all academic disciplines as well as from the fields of music and art. Support is also available for young academics and scientists, university teachers and groups completing study visits under the guidance of a university teacher. This support is largely financed from public funds made available by the German Federal Foreign Office.

The scholarship programs listed here were designed especially for NZ students and academics.

Please send all scholarship applications to:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
PO Box 1687
6140 Wellington / New Zealand
Email: info@wellington.diplo.de
Internet: www.wellington.diplo.de

  • Applicants are generally expected to be NZ nationals; foreign nationals may be eligible if they are permanent residents of New Zealand. Temporary residents need to prove that they have been long-term residents of New Zealand for at least six years and that they intend to remain in New Zealand for the foreseeable future. If you are not a New Zealand national or if you have lived less than six years in New Zealand, please click here for a list of addresses of DAAD Representatives in your region.
  • The previous age limits have been lifted and have been replaced by a career stage model.
  • Applicants, who have been resident in Germany for longer than one year at the time of application, cannot be considered.
  • You will find more detailed information on scholarships and funding on the DAAD website: www.funding-guide.de, and especially for NZ in our leaflet.
  • Detailed information on what application papers need to be submitted can be found on the application form which can be obtained from the download site.

Research Grants for University Academics and Scientists
These grants and scholarships aim to provide academics and scientists working in higher education or at research institutes with an opportunity to carry out a research project at a state (public) or state-recognised higher education institution or non-university research institute in Germany.

University Winter Courses
The DAAD offers students a grant for a six-week “German Regional Studies Winter Course” at the Universities of Essen, Freiburg, Leipzig or Berlin/FUBIS in January/February. This program is designed for undergraduate and graduate students with a sound knowledge of German and some background in German Studies who are interested in improving their language skills and understanding of contemporary affairs.

One-Semester Scholarships for University Students Reading German Studies
Students reading German studies, German as a foreign language, or translation studies can apply for a scholarship to spend a semester studying at a state-recognised German higher education institution (to be started either 1 April or 1 October).

Study Scholarships for Graduates of All Disciplines
Graduates of all disciplines can apply for a scholarship to complete a postgraduate or Master’s degree course at a German higher education institution and to gain a degree in Germany (Master’s/Diploma).

Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates, Young Academics and Scientists
Research grants provide young academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute.

The Alexander von Humboldt Association also provides different types of research funding for excellently qualified New Zealand researchers from postdoctoral level onwards:  http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/sponsorship.html

Study Visits/Study Seminars and Practicals in Germany
This programme aims to provide students with subject-related knowledge by arranging appropriate visits, tours and information, meetings or by organising subject-related seminars and practical courses, as well as to give students a greater understanding of and insight into economic, political and cultural life in Germany.

The study visits program aims to help foreign students, visiting Germany under the guidance of a lecturer, make contacts in their specific academic field and gain a knowledge of Germany.

Scholarship Program for Artists
Study scholarships aim to provide foreign applicants from the field of Fine Arts, Design, Film, Music and Architecture with an opportunity to complete a course of extension studies at a state institution of higher education in Germany, without gaining a formal degree or qualification.

Re-Invitation Program for Former Scholarship Holders
The Re-invitation Program helps the DAAD maintain contacts with its former one-year scholarship holders and with former scholarship holders who have studied in East Germany (GDR) for at least one year. Former scholarship holders meeting these requirements can apply for re-invitation to Germany to complete a research or work project at a state higher education institution or non-university research institute.

The DAAD also supports German guest lecturers from all disciplines contributing to courses at universities in New Zealand (4 weeks up tp six months): http://www.daad.de/ausland/lehren-im-ausland/dozenten/00686.de.html and guest speakers from German universities delivering papers at conferences in New Zealand:
http://www.daad.de/ausland/foerderungsmoeglichkeiten/ausschreibungen/11450.de.html

Please also visit: http://www.daad.de/stipendien/en/index.html?land=33 for New Zealand-specific Information on the DAAD Scholarship Programmes 2010/2011.

Further information and advice is available from:
Dr Yannick Müllender
DAAD Office
c/- Department of German and Slavonic Studies
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland, New Zealand
Email: daad@auckland.ac.nz

Further Information on the Promotion of International Student, Academic and Research Exchanges (Scholarships):

http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Infoservice/FAQ/Studium/02-Stipendien.html
http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html

Please note: The DAAD Office accepts no liability for the accuracy of the information contained in these webpages.

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