Study & Long-Term Research DAAD Scholarships for graduating seniors, master’s students, and PhD students require a nomination. 
UMass campus deadline for nominations is October 19 midnight. Send applications to onsa@honors.umass.edu

• Support for one or two years of study in Germany
• Can be used to earn a Master’s degree at a German university
• German language ability should be commensurate with needs
• Final-year undergrads may apply
• €850 per month; insurance; travel stipend

STUDY SCHOLARSHIP FOR MASTER STUDIES:

• Students in their last year of undergraduate studies at an accredited U.S. or Canadian university.
• U.S. or Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
• Foreign nationals who live in the U.S. or in Canada by the time of application deadline are eligible, if your last degree was obtained in the U.S./Canada, or you will have received a degree in the U.S./Canada before your scholarship starts. All other foreign nationals may need to apply via a different DAAD office.
• Recent B.A./B.S. or M.A./M.S. graduates who completed their last degree no longer than 6 years ago.
• U.S./Canadian students in the first year of a Master’s degree program in Germany may apply to fund their second year.
• Applicants may not have been living in Germany for more than 15 consecutive months by the time of application deadline.

RESEARCH GRANTS:

UMass campus deadline for nominations is October 19 midnight. Send applications to onsa@honors.umass.edu.
Research grants are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a master's degree or, in exceptional cases, a bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research.
Long-Term Research Grants can offer students the chance to pursue a 7 to 12-month research project in Germany.

Tips for Success:

• Follow the instructions on the DAAD web pages
• Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals
• Choose the right school
• Obtain a letter of invitation from a German professor or institution for research grants (an invitation essential for research grants)
• Focus on academic goals and your background to achieve them
• Present a reasonable time-line for research projects
• Explain clearly why you chose the location or program
• Submit quality letters of recommendation addressing your specific research goals/study plans
• Make sure your application is on time and complete