DAAD WISE (Working Internships in Science and Engineering) Scholarship

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Areas of Study :
Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences
Level :
UG Scholarships
Scholarship Funded by :
DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering
Provided to :
Indian students doing an internship at a German institution

DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) Scholarship programme is for the Indian students who wish to do an internship at a German higher education institution or at a research institute. Students pursuing Bachelor degree/ Dual degree/ integrated programmes in subjects like engineering, mathematics, natural sciences etc. from selected Indian universities can apply for scholarship for 2-3 months internship.

DAAD WISE Scholarship Value

A monthly scholarship of 650 euros for undergraduate students (the monthly instalment will be calculated on a daily basis, i.e. 21.70 euros per day)
A lump sum travel subsidy of 575 euros
Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance covered by DAAD
Participation in a meeting of DAAD scholarship-holders in Germany

The duration of the funding is 2 to 3 months in the period between May and July. Internships of less than two months duration cannot be supported.

The scholarships is funded for research internship at a public or state-recognised higher education institution or a non-university research institute in Germany to work with doctoral students, scientists or professors as part of on-going research projects.

Eligibility:

Students from selected Indian higher education institutions in the fields of engineering, mathematics and science who are enrolled in their 5th and 6th semester at the time of application.
or
Pursuing full time Dual Degree/ Integrated programme at one of the selected Indian Universities who are enrolled in their 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th semester at the time of application.
Aggregate marks of 85 % and above or CGPA 8.5 / 10 and above of completed semesters at the time of application.
The applicant must be a registered student of his / her institution.
Acceptance cum invitation letter from a German professor for the internship. Only one invitation letter will be accepted.
Candidates must be a resident of India and an Indian national.
Very good proficiency of the English language is expected. German language skills are not mandatory.

Students who have been awarded a WISE scholarship previously cannot apply again.

Other requirements and Conditions :

The applicant has to independently search for a German professor/ guide, under which they could carry out their research.
Internships at private research institutes or companies are not eligible.
At the time of application, the applicant should already be in possession of a valid passport. The name on the application form should be identical with the one in the passport.
It is not possible to draw funding from other German scholarship-awarding organisations or from other German public authorities simultaneously with a DAAD scholarship.

How to Apply :

The application procedure occurs online through the DAAD portal. Candidates are also required to send one copy of the 'Application summary' (PDF file), which is generated in the DAAD portal after the online application procedure has been completed, and a reference from an Indian university teacher by post to the application address.

Please note that the first and last name filled in the application form should be identical to the name in the passport.

Application Documents needed :

Online application form
Full curriculum vitae
DAAD form 'Certificate of Enrolment' filled in by home institution as proof of current enrolment
DAAD form 'No Objection Certificate' filled in and stamped by home institution
Invitation letter of German supervisor
DAAD form 'Approval Form by German Host' filled in by German supervisor
Recent reference from Indian university teacher which provides information about the applicant’s qualifications (please find the form in the DAAD application portal)
University degree certificates indicating final grade(s)

The announcement of the scholarships are usually published in the month of August. The deadline for submission of applications is 1st November.

The review of applications and selection process is based upon academic achievements.

The results will be announced by beginning of February and the internship period is between May- July.

Useful Contact

DAAD Regional Office – New Delhi
2, Nyaya Marg, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021, India
Phone : 011-41680968/ 69
Fax : 011-46068192
E-mail: Contact Now
Website: www.daaddelhi.org/en

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