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Cultural Vistas & DAAD present on their opportunities to study, intern and research in Germany.
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Katja KurzUniversity Relations Coordinator, Cultural Vistas
Peter Kerrigan Acting Director, DAAD NYDirector, Marketing and Development, DAAD
Hanni GeistWest Coast Representative, DAAD SF
Cultural Vistas is a non-profit organization facilitating professional exchange programs for Americans seeking overseas experiential opportunities and visitors coming to the United States. Established in 1950, Cultural Vistas is committed to fostering global learning opportunities that enrich career and leadership development.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD provides information and financial support to 100,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study.
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• Bachelor & Master’s programs now offered
• Little or no tuition fees
• 1200 + English language degree programs
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• 2 in 1: work experience & cultural immersion
• Build a global professional profile: network, skills,
trends in the field
• Professional use of foreign language skills
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• Generous federal funding for research • Third in number of articles in international
scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: Japan)• A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level
research infrastructure©2013
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Fields Open to all especially Vocational, STEM, Business, Agriculture
Standing Ages 18 – 24
Components Language course, Study-semester, Internship
DurationYear-long
FundingMonthly stipend + international flight, housing, tuition, language training, health insurance, seminar travel in Germany
Participants75
Language levelNone required, some preferred
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
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= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Independent Work Abroad
Internship Placements
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields STEM fields especially Environmental Sciences
Standing Ages 18 – 30 with rising Junior or Senior status
Components Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project
Duration 8 weeks in summer
FundingTravel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC and emergency medical coverage for the duration of the internship
ParticipantsUp to 12
Language level 4 semesters of college level or equivalent
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Fields International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law and related
Standing Ages 18 – 30
Components Internship in a German State Parliament
Duration1–3 months
Funding€ 670/month
Participants10
Language levelHigh-level written and verbal
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields STEM
Standing Sophomore & Junior
Components Internship
Duration2–12 months
FundingPaid internship, varies by company
ParticipantsVaries
Language levelNone required; some encouraged
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
©2013
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellwship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Fields All
Standing Sophomore
Components Internship, [optional] Language Course
Duration3–12 months
FundingFee for internship placement: $775; some paid internships and Cultural Vistas scholarship stipends available
ParticipantsUnlimited
Language levelTwo years at college level or equivalent
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= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields All
Standing Enrolled students; Sophomore
Components Internship
Duration3–12 months
FundingFee for visa processing: $400; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships
ParticipantsUnlimited
Language levelNone
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields Vocational, Technical
Standing Enrolled students with 4 semesters completed & up to 27 years of age; in a vocational field
Components Language course, Internship
Duration3 months in summer
Funding€ 300/month + international flight and housing
ParticipantsUp to 10
Language levelOne semester or equivalent by program commencement
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German
Standing Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components Internship in the German Parliament
Duration2 months
FundingApproximately € 1100/month
ParticipantsVaries
Language levelFluent
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing Sophomore, Junior
Components Research Internship
Duration8–12 weeks in summer
Funding€ 650/month + health insurance
Participants300
Language levelNone
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields All
Standing Sophomore, Junior
Components Internship; Study; Thesis Research
Duration4–10 months
Funding€ 650/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
ParticipantsVaries
Language levelDependent on course of study
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Fields All
Standing Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components Summer course
Duration3–4 weeks
Funding€ 850 stipend + travel subsidy
ParticipantsVaries
Language levelTwo years at college level
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
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Bosch Fellowship
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism & more
Standing U.S. citizens up to age 40 with a minimum of five years of relevant, full-time work experience
Components German language training, high-level work phases, & seminars
Duration6-9 months + intensive language training
Funding€ 3000/month + travel, health insurance, & dependent stipend
ParticipantsUp to 15
Language levelWelcome but not required
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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Bosch Fellowship
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:
• EMGIP – Landtag
• IAESTE [enrolled Ph.D. students also encouraged to apply]
• Internship Placements
• Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
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Bosch Fellowship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields All except: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry
Standing Graduating senior or those who have received a Bachelors within the last six years
Components Study and/or research
Duration10 months
Funding€ 750/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants60
Language levelDependent on research/study language
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
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Bosch Fellowship
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students
Components Research internships
Duration2 – 6 months
Funding€ 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants75
Language levelNone
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
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Bosch Fellowship
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
Fields All
Standing PhD students, Post-docs, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany
Components Research
Duration1 – 10 months
Funding€ 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants90
Language levelDependent on research language
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
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Bosch Fellowship
Summer Law School
Fields All except German Studies, German Language & Literature, German Translation
Standing Graduate students
Components Language course
Duration2 months
Funding€ 2300 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participantsvaries
Language levelThree semesters of college German
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research GrantResearch Grant
Intensive Language Courses
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Bosch Fellowship Fields Law
Standing Second and third year law students
Components Seminar; Internship
Duration5 weeks
Funding€ 650 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participantsvaries
Language levelPreferred
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research GrantResearch Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
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Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields All
Standing Faculty
Components Cultural and professional tour customized to a group
DurationVaries, short-term; usually 1-3 weeks
FundingFees vary by study tour
BenefitsUtilize Cultural Vistas network of companies throughout Germany to provide a cultural experience with educational, professional, and hands-on insight into a variety of fields.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Sample Study Tour Itinerary:
Week 1 Highlights: Berlin• Cultural Events: City Boat Tour, Berlin Wall memorial, Reception at the U.S. Embassy • Company Visits: Siemens, Bayer, German Aerospace Center• University Research: Fraunhofer Center for Medical Mechatronics, Computer Science at TU Berlin, DFG MATHEON
Week 2 Highlights: Munich• Cultural Events: Historic City Tour, museum visits, Excursion with DAAD exchange students• Company Visits: BMW, EADS/Airbus, Innovation and Founding Center Biotechnology• University Relations: Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, TU Munich Hospital, Neurosciences at LMU Biocenter, Helmholtz Comprehensive Pneumology Center
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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Custom Study Tour
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields All
Standing All universities are eligible; students must have completed 4 semesters of study
Components Internships as well as [optional] applicant screening, orientation seminars, housing assistance, or language courses
DurationSummer or semester long
FundingVaries by institution
BenefitsPrograms are developed in conjunction with university faculty and staff to accommodate course credits, curricula, or unique institutional/departmental needs.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
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Custom Study Tour
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields Study Abroad & Administration
Standing Senior administrators, policy makers, and experts in the field
Components Informational trip
Duration1 week
FundingAll costs except international travel
BenefitsGives participants an overview of the latest developments and programmatic innovations at German universities and research institutions.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
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Custom Study Tour
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields All
Standing Full-time university faculty for 2+ years
Components Study trip
Duration7 – 12 days
Funding€ 50/student/day up to € 9,600
BenefitsFunds one faculty member to accompany 10 – 15 students on a study tour in Germany, visiting universities and interacting with German students.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
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Custom Study Tour
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields All but German Studies/Language/Literature/Translation
Standing PhD or equivalent; working full-time at a U.S. university
Components Language course
Duration4 weeks
Funding€ 1800 lump sum + Health Insurance
BenefitsSpend a month of intensive German language instruction in a small class with fellow academics from around the world.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
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Custom Study Tour
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields All
Standing Full-time faculty for 2+ years
Components Research
Duration1 – 3 months
Funding€ 2000 – € 2300/month
BenefitsCan be used at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories anywhere in Germany.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
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Custom Study Tour
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, related disciplines
Standing Researcher at a university or non-profit institution
Components Host a German bachelors student or researcher
Duration2 – 3 months
FundingAll students’ cost
BenefitsEnriches North American labs with German students and plants the seeds for future collaboration.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
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Custom Study Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields Varies each year
Standing Scientists & Administrators
Components Informational trip
Duration1 week
FundingAll costs except international travel
BenefitsThe scientific focus changes each year, but the goal is for participants to initiate close cooperation with German colleagues, either in their specific research area or at an institutional level.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
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Custom Study Tour Fields All
Standing PhD or other terminal degree
Components Guest lectureship in Germany
Duration1 – 4 semesters
FundingStandard German professor salary + health insurance & travel subsidy
BenefitsThe lack of restrictions on which disciplines and subject matter are to be taught makes this one of DAAD’s most dynamic programs. Courses need not be taught in German.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
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Common Mistakes
• Students who don’t want to go to Germany, just “abroad”
• Applications not proofread or track changes visible
• Do not meet eligibility requirements but apply anyways – should contact
program teams first before taking the time to submit applications
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Funding Types
• Fellowships vs. Placements
• Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
Funding in Germany
• German University Liaison Offices
• www.funding-guide.de
• www.study-in.de
• www.research-in-germany.de
• www.profellow.com
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Outreach Opportunities
• Alumni Groups• DAAD Young Ambassadors • DAAD Research Ambassadors• University Fairs• Webinars• Newsletters: Program Reminders
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Katja Kurz, University Relations Coordinator
kkurz@culturalvistas.org
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culturalvistas.org
Hanni Geist, West Coast Representative
daadsf@daad.org
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daad.org
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• Katja Kurz – Cultural Vistas
• Hanni Geist – DAAD
• Peter Kerrigan – DAAD
Thank you for joining us!
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