German in the UK

Opportunities for undergraduates in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences and Engineering to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 1.5 to 3 months during the summer.

Three- to four-week language courses for undergraduates which focus on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of contemporary Germany. Students need to be able to follow lectures in German and participate in discussions, so a good knowledge of German is essential.

Funding of up to a maximum of €50 per person per day, for groups of 10-15 degree-course students wishing to take part in 7 to 12 day study trips to Germany under the supervision of academic staff. These visits aim to support a mixture of academic and cultural elements and to promote better understanding between the two countries both generally and with special regard to students' subject areas.

For recent graduates who have gained at least an upper second class (2:1) degree, or students in their final year of study. Scholarships are awarded for study or research at Master's level at any institution of higher education in Germany.

Short-term research grants to carry out research at universities, research institutes, libraries and archives in Germany. Applicants are expected to establish contact with and secure access to the respective institution(s) before applying and to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

For doctoral or post-doctoral students to study and/or conduct research at any German university, research institute, music academy or art college for a total duration of seven to ten months (1 academic year).

Available to senior academics for visits to universities, research institutes, libraries and archives in Germany for the duration of 1-3 months during the calendar year, to work on specific research projects and/or visit German colleagues in order to discuss matters of mutual academic interest. (N.B. No funds are available for general information visits, attendance at conferences or lecture tours.)

Funding for German institutions (universities, Fachhochschulen, colleges of art, music etc) to invite highly-qualified UK academics for guest lectureships of 1 to 4 semesters.

(i) Funding to set up a summer school for postgraduate researchers.
(ii) Travel and subsistence grants for UK and German students and staff engaged in joint research projects.
(iii) Travel and subsistence grants for research visits (up to three months) of staff from German universities or from the worldwide DAAD-network of German Studies Centres to one or several universities in the UK.
(iv) Grants for other innovative institutional research projects focussing on contemporary Germany.