Working Internships in Science and Engineering @ DAAD

Institute: Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service
Programme:  2-3 months internship at institutions of higher education and re-search institutes in Germany with German doctoral students, scien-tists or professors as part of on going research projects.
Duration:  2 to 3 months, but not exceeding 90 days
Benefits: A monthly stipend of Euro 650 to cover living expenses;A lump sum towards travel Euro 525; Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD.

Eligibility:

Indian students:
Pursuing full time Bachelor degree programmes at one of the selected Indian Universities who are enrolled in their 5th and 6th semester at the time of application.
or

Pursuing full time Dual Degree/ Integrated programmes at one of the selected Indian Universities who are enrolled in their 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th semester at the time of application.
Click here to see the list of selected Indian Universities.
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 and must have minimum one semester remaining after the completion of his internship in Germany.

Acceptance cum invitation letter from a German Professor for the internship. Only one invitation letter will be accepted.  Private research institutes and private companies cannot be considered under this programme as a German host institution. German language skills are not mandatory.

Candidate must be a resident of India and an Indian national.  Applicant must have a valid Passport at the time of application.
Selection process: Submission of applications.
How to apply: Candidates should submit the application online. Click here to download application form.

The following documents should be arranged:

• 2 print-outs of the DAAD online application form submitted online.
• 2 typed copies of full curriculum-vitae (min. 2 pages).
• 2 copies of letter of motivation from the student (min 1 page).
• 2 copies of “Certificate of enrolment” see attached ZAV form).
• 2 copies of the form “No Objection Certificate” filled by the ap-plicant. (See attached).
• 2 scanned copies of the invitation letter from German host on his letter head signed by the German Professor.
• 2 scanned copies of the form “Approval Form by German Host” to be filled and signed by the German Professor.
• One refer-ence letter from senior academic mentor from the applicant’s field of study on the proforma available on our website or on his letter head.
• 2 copies of all chronologically arranged university/college semester mark-sheets.
   

Applications and relevant documents have to be submitted at the DAAD office in New Delhi at the following address:

German Academic Exchange Service
Ms. Manisha Mudgil
2, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110 021
Application deadline:
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Address:

German Academic Exchange Service
Ms. Manisha Mudgil
2, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi – 110 021

Email: mudgil@daaddelhi.org

Phone: 91 11 41680968

Website: http://newdelhi.daad.de/