Scholarship

GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE SERVICE (DAAD)
The DAAD Web site provides information for foreigners on possibilities of studying in Germany and for Germans on possibilities of studying abroad. The information provided is focused heavily on scholarships, language requirements (German test), certain subjects (medicine, law, etc.) and exchange programmes at different levels (i.e. schools, universities). The "Alumni Forum" is for former scholarship holders. Links to DAAD branch offices around the world.

ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT FOUNDATION (AvH)
Every year the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) awards up to 500 scholarships (from six to twelve months in duration) in all subject areas to young academic staff with doctorates from German or foreign universities. (The Web site provides information on the foundation's programmes and publications.)

BERTELSMANN FOUNDATION
The Web site provides information on the foundation's work in the areas of economics, government and public administration, the media, politics, public libraries, medicine and public health, culture, foundations, higher education, publications and press releases.

VOLKSWAGEN FOUNDATION
The Volkswagen Foundation provides funding for the promotion science and technology in research and teaching. The Web site provides information on the terms and conditions of receiving funding (only scientific institutions are funded, not individuals), the possible areas of funding (research subjects), and current programmes. Information for applicants and annual report.