2. What is DAAD? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange  Independent association of universities  DAAD provides: Scholarships and grants Information and counseling about studying & research in Germany  Facts & Figures: 70 Regional Offices and Information Centers worldwide Information Center for Iran: Tehran, DAAD-Lectureships in Tehran and Isfahan Annual budget : ~ 410 Million EUR Almost 100,000 people supported annually 609 Iranians to Germany / 107 Germans (2014/15) All academic levels, all fields, varied lengths of stay

3. The DAAD - worldwide -

4. Bologna Process: DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Creating a European Higher Education Area  Three-tier degree Structure: Bachelor Master PhD  1200+ “International Degree Programs” taught in English  More competition between institutions  More transparency about individual programs

5. Why German(y)? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  101 million people speak German worldwide  Most widely-spoken language of the European Union  Number of German pages in the internet takes second place after English-speaking pages  Ranked 3rd worldwide for the number of books published  More than 250,000 international students in Germany  Largest economy in Europe & the 3rd largest in the world  High academic standard & standard of living

6. Leader in Science & Technology DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Third only to the US, China / Japan in R&D spending and output  2.5% of GDP spent on R&D  Strongest in physics, optics, polymer chemistry, automotive, environmental, nuclear and food engineering  …and don’t forget the humanities!

7. German Higher Education DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

8. How to Select the Right Program or University DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Searchable database of all programs taught at German universities www.higher-education-compass.de  Over 1600 BA/MA/PhD Programmes in English language https://www.daad.de/deutschland/studienangebote/international- programs/en/  Research Training Groups, Collaborative Research Centers, Graduate Schools and Research Clusters supported under the Excellence Initiative www.dfg.de  For Bachelor and Master programs Program rankings from Center for Higher Education Development www.university-ranking.de  General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de

9. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Example of a CHE Ranking

10. DAAD Scholarships DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Funding for study abroad or thesis research  No subject-related quota  Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous  Monthly stipend  Health Insurance  Travel reimbursement  All-Grantees meeting in Bonn  No scholarships for undergraduates

11. Opportunities for Study & Research in Germany - Graduates - Programs and Scholarships

12. Educating Professionals for Sustainable Development (EPOS) DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Postgraduate courses for young professionals  Support for one or two years of study in Germany  Internationally recognized Master degree  Majority of programs (42) in English medium  Applicants need at least 2 years of professional experience in a development-related field  Applications have to be sent directly to the university (see different deadlines due to host universities)  € 750/month; insurance; travel stipend

13. Study Scholarship for Artists & Musicians DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Fields: fine art, design, film, music, choreography and architecture  Graduates, PhD candidates, postdocs  One academic year (October – July) with possibility of an extension  €750/monthly, health insurance, travel reimbursement  Deadline: October 2016

14. Sustainable Water Management Study scholarships and research grants  Master or doctoral courses for highly qualified students and postgraduate students  Support 31 months (MA) of study in Germany plus internship or 43 months (doctorate) including German language course and internship  All MA programs (4) are in English medium  Doctoral candidates require a German host university and supervisor  € 750/month (MA); € 1000/month (PhD) ; insurance; travel stipend  Deadline: please check the programme website under DAAD – Sustainable Water Management (usually November) DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service

15. Research Grants DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  1 to 10 months research with the possibility of extension an extension  Full PhD in Germany  For PhD candidates and postdocs, must have well-defined research project  Invitation by host institution essential  Monthly support of ~ €1,000; travel stipend; insurance  Deadlines: August 2016 (10-month and short-term grants) August 2016 (long-term grants)

16. Teaching & Research in Germany - Faculty - Programs and Grants

17. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Research Visit Deadline: August 2016

18. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Group study visit Deadlines: November 1 (for trips between March 1 and June 1 of the following year) February 1 (for trips between June 1 and September 1 of the same year) May 1 ( for trips no earlier than September 1 of the same year)  Financial support for academic information visits to Germany for groups of students  Requirements: Group of 10 to 15 students plus one accompanying faculty member Trip for 7 to 12 days Visit should be organized entirely by the home institution Application: filed by a faculty member, including total budget, a detailed itinerary, specific information about relationship to the curriculum, application form

19. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service Other Programs for Faculty and Alumni  Travel grant for German professors attending  Conferences in Iran or  Giving lectures in Iran  Various project funding opportunities  Re-invitation programme for former DAAD Alumni

20. Tips for success DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service  Express why a stay in Germany is critical for your academic or professional goals  Obtain a letter of invitation from a German professor or institution  Explain clearly why you chose the location or program you did  Submit quality letters of recommendation  Clear and state-of-the-art research proposal  Make sure your application is on time and complete

21. DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service All information are also available on:  www.daad-iran.org Contact:  info@daad-iran.org  Other funding resources: www.funding-guide.de www.studyabroadfunding.org www.higher-education-compass.de  General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de

22. Vielen Dank!