DAAD Wise Scholarship

Want to pursue an internship in Germany? There are numerous universities in Germany offering research internships to international students to provide them with numerous opportunities to get global exposure! One such scholarship initiative by German university is Daad Wise Scholarship which is a special scholarship scheme for Indian students aspiring to explore interning opportunities at a public university in Germany. Wise stands for Working Internships in Science and Engineering and this scholarship is one of the best training programs for Indian students to intern abroad! Read this blog to know all about DAAD Wise Scholarship!

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About DAAD Wise Scholarship

The Daad Wise Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship which helps international students get financial aid in order to pursue research internships from research institutions.

Here are the key highlights of DAAD Wise Scholarship:

Scholarship Provider	Germany Government Body
Scholarship Country	Germany
Selection	Merit-based
Organization	Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst
Mode of Application	Online
Applicable For	Indian Students
Amount	Variable
Duration	2-3 months (May to August)

Objective

The scholarship program aims at providing financial assistance to Indian students in order to help them go under research internships at publicly funded German institutions or a research institute in the fields of science and engineering.

Rewards & Amount

Pursuing DAAD Wise Scholarship in Germany, you will be interning at a public or state-funded university or any non-research institution in the country. You will get the opportunity to work with research scholars, scientists and professors, assisting them in their research projects. The total duration of the scholarship is 3 months and it covers health, accident and personal liability insurance. It covers the expense of research. It provides a monthly scholarship of 750 euros to undergrad students and the monthly installment is calculated on a daily basis. The students also get a lump-sum travel allowance of 1050 EUR (roughly 93k INR).

Recent Changes: Important Dates and Deadlines

Here are the key dates and deadlines to remember if you intend to apply for a German DAAD scholarship in the class of 2022-2023:

• The application deadline for the DAAD Scholarship 2022 is July 15, 2022.
• Period for application review and evaluation: December 2022
• Candidates will be chosen by a selection committee in February 2023.
• Letter of Award issuance: April 2023

Candidates should keep in mind, however, that DAAD scholarships are available to students all over the world, and the application process varies from one organisation to the next. Furthermore, deadlines differ depending on the courses and your chosen German university. As a result, it is strongly advised to double-check them with your university well in advance of applying.

List of DAAD scholarships India

The DAAD provides over 100 scholarships to international students wishing to study in Germany, with approximately 25 scholarships available to Indian students. The following are a few DAAD scholarships available to Indian students:

Name of DAAD Scholarship	Eligibility
Research Grants – Doctoral Programmes in Germany	Graduates, Doctoral candidates/PhD students, postdoctoral researchers
Research Grants – Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle	Graduates, Doctoral candidates/PhD students
Graduate School Scholarship Programme (GSSP)	Doctoral candidates or PhD students
Research Stays for University Academics and Scientists	Graduates, Postdoctoral researchers, Doctoral candidates/PhD students, and Faculties
Study Visits for Academics – Artists and Architects	Graduates, Postdoctoral researchers, and Faculties
University Summer Courses offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates	Undergraduates and graduates
Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Architecture	Graduates
tudy Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Fields of Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film	Graduates
Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of Music	Graduates
Study Scholarships – Postgraduate Studies in the Field of the Performing Arts	Graduates
Bilateral Exchange of Academics	Postdoctoral researchers and Faculty
Combined Study and Practise Stays for Engineers from Developing Countries (KOSPIE) with Indian IITs	Graduates
DLR-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme	Graduates, Postdoctoral researchers, Doctoral candidates/PhD students, and Faculty
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS)	Graduates
Helmut-Schmidt-Programme (Master’s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance – PPGG)	Graduates
HStudy Visits by Groups of Foreign Students	Undergraduates, Graduates, Doctoral candidates/PhD students, and Faculty
Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE)	Undergraduates

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Eligibility Criteria

Here are the eligibility requirements to apply for DAAD Wise Scholarship:

• The scholarship is exclusively for Indian students currently studying at the select Indian universities and colleges under this scholarship.
• You must be pursuing a course in Engineering, Mathematics and Science.
• The applicant must either in 5th or 6th semester of a 4-year degree in any of the aforementioned fields or in 5th, 6th, 7th tr 8th semester of a 5-year integrated or dual degree course in Engineering, Maths or Science.
• Applicants must submit a CV and a short research proposal.
• Applicants must be a registered student of her/his institution. It is necessary to obtain a “No Objection Certificate” for the entire duration of the internship from the home institute.
• Applicants must have an aggregate percentage of 85% and above or a CGPA of 8.5/10 and above of all completed semesters at the time of application. All transcripts of completed semesters must be submitted.
• Students need to belong to one of the selected Indian higher education institutions (list of institutions). The list of selected institutions is influenced by, but not limited to, the following factors: AICTE approval, NAAC accreditation, MHRD evaluation, INI (Institute of National Importance) and Institutions of Eminence status with the availability of 4- and 5-year undergraduate and integrated Master’s degrees respectively.

Know the Requirements To Study In Germany For Indian Students

Documents Required

• CV along with a research proposal
• Invitation letter from a German professor/German university/German research institute.
• Approval form from a German host is mandatory.
• English Language proficiency score such as IELTS with a minimum score of 6.5.
• Minimum of 2 years working experience.
• A No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the home institution.
• The applicant is required to have an aggregate percentage of 85% and above in all semesters at the time of application.

Selection Process

The review of applications and selection procedure is based upon academic achievements and overall evaluation of the applicant’s profile.

Results are generally announced by the beginning of February.

How to Apply for DAAD Wise Scholarship

An applicant must first register on the DAAD portal in order to apply for a DAAD scholarship programme. Furthermore, the applicant can apply for a DAAD scholarship online by following the steps outlined below:

• On the official website, you can access the DAAD scholarship database.
• Before proceeding to the application portal, select the scholarship you have chosen from the database and review the application requirements.
• Fill out the application completely, upload the required documents (see list below), and submit the online application form.
• Download a pdf file copy of your generated application form summary and mail it to your nearest DAAD office (along with a recent reference from your previous university teacher).

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While there are numerous German scholarships available to Indian students, DAAD scholarships are an excellent way to fund further education in Germany. We hope this blog has clarified a lot about DAAD scholarships.

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