Network Weimar Triangle: Science for Europe - Doctoral candidates (to Germany)
The programme “ Network Weimar Triangle: Science for Europe” aims to expand the political initiative “Weimar Triangle”, launched in 1991 by the foreign ministers of Germany, France, and Poland, to include a sustainable science platform (to promote trilateral cooperation bet…
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- PhD students from all disciplines who wish to apply for a research stay up to 12 months in Germany and would like to get involved in the Weimar Triangle network and who are working on the following -oriented topics: Technologies for climate-neutral energy production and mobility, as well as climate protection) (e.g., fusion technologies, decarbonization of the economy and expansion of renewable energy, energy storage, and cross-border infrastructure) Artificial intelligence and digitali… Please check if the following criteria are fulfilled: As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline If you have already started your doctorate, it also applies that the start of the doctorate should not be longer than 3 years ago. Please also read our Important Scholarship Information / Section A, point 2 Your application cannot be considered, if you have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline Very good English language skills are essential. However, we do not require an official English test. The author of the invitation letter must confirm that your English language skills are sufficient to pursue the research project in Germany.
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Graduate student
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Agriculture and Related Sciences, Business Management and Marketing, Communication and Journalism, Computer and Information Sciences, Education, English Language and Literature, Foreign Languages Literature and Linguistics, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, Multi Interdisciplinary Studies, Social Sciences, Visual and Performing Arts
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- PhD students from all disciplines who wish to apply for a research stay up to 12 months in Germany and would like to get involved in the Weimar Triangle network and who are working on the following -oriented topics: Technologies for climate-neutral energy production and….
- Please check if the following criteria are fulfilled: As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline If you have already started your doctorate, it also applies that the start of the doctorate should not be longer than….
- Very good English language skills are essential. However, we do not require an official English test. The author of the invitation letter must confirm that your English language skills are sufficient to pursue the research project in Germany.
- After registering on the portal, please complete the online application in full. Then upload the application documents listed below to the portal in the section ‘Attachments’. Documents to be uploaded to the portal: Full curriculum vitae in tabular form (max.….
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Amount: The scholarship includes the following financial benefits: a monthly scholarship instalment of 1,400 Euros a lump sum towards international travel costs (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 2) payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover a monthly lump sum for research expenses of 102 Euros Under certain circumstances, you can apply for the following additional benefits after start of funding: lump sum grants for attending conferences in the countries of the Weimar Triangle monthly allowance for accompanying members of family, only for a funding period of more than six months; please also read our important information for scholarship applicants / section F, point 3 monthly rent subsidy, only for a funding period of more than six months (see important information for scholarship applicants, section F, point 9) Allowance for language courses taken during the scholarship period In the case of a disability or chronic illness: subsidy for additional costs which result from disability or chronic illness and are not covered by other funding providers Funding for an annual in-person networking meeting organised by the selected working group As part of the 'Future Network Weimar Triangle : Science for Europe programme, three major networking forums will be held in person, in Warsaw in 2,027, Paris in 2,028, and Germany in 2029. These events will bring together partner organisations, grant recipients, alumni and active programme participants, providing an opportunity to present projects and results and establish further collaborations. Alongside the current programme participants, partner organisations, grant recipients and alumni will also be invited. Furthermore, outstanding trilateral projects will be awarded a research prize at the closing forum in Germany.
Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office
This award may be renewable.
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Selection criteria
The selection committees are composed based on academic and, where appli-cable, regional criteria. The volunteer committee members are appointed by the DAAD Executive Board and are primarily professors and lecturers at Ger-man universities and research institutions. They review the applications and decide on the awarding of scholarships. Former DAAD scholarship recipients may also participate in the selection process. DAAD staff members chair the meetings but do not have voting rights. The selection criteria are: Academic qualifications Academic performance and progress (incl. grade point average, grade progression) Knowledge of the language of instruction or working language If applicable, scholarly achievements after graduation, (e.g. publications, lectures, conference papers) Quality of research project Quality of research proposal and preparation (originality, topicality and relevance of the project, choice of host institution and first contacts) Feasibility and consistency of research plan and schedule (analysis and evaluation stages) Incorporation of project within the overall doctorate (in terms of content and time) Potential of the applicant Suitability of the applicant’s profile and the research project to the objectives of the programme (potential for personal and professional development, use of international networking in the working groups as well as own active contributions in the working groups) Career prospects: significance of the research project and stay in Germany for the applicant’s academic, professional and personal development Motivation: professional and personal reasons for the stay in Germany and the host university/institution, motivation of taking advantage of the international network within the working groups, as well as demonstrating a willingness and commitment to actively contribute to the success of the working groups; knowledge of the local language (if different from the working language); regional knowledge Extracurricular commitment: extracurricular knowledge and skills, social commitment In addition, to ensure equal opportunity, the selection committee may consider special life circumstances, which you can describe in the online application form. Please refer to the Important Scholarship Information / Section E, Point 3. Further information Future Network Weimar Triangle - DAAD
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een Germany, France, and Poland). The programme aims to develop innovative solutions to European and global challenges through joint research projects and to strengthen European integration and the European Research Area through networking and exchange. Funding is provided for research stays in Germany as part of a doctoral programme or individual doctorate in France or Poland. The research projects may be conducted at universities or non-university research institutions in Germany. In addition to promoting mobilit…
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