The opportunity for short-term stays in Germany should not be missed by those interested in expanding their academic horizons. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is hosting a webinar on April 11th, in collaboration with DAAD, dedicated to short-term stays in Germany. Information about the webinar and registration can be found on their website.
DAAD offers scholarships for short-term stays in Germany twice a year. Applications for stays beginning from December 2022 to May 2023 can be submitted through the DAAD online portal until May 2nd. The number of scholarship positions is not fixed, and a detailed overview of the offers can be found on their website. DAAD provides scholarships for short research stays ranging from 1 to 6 months for graduates, doctoral students, and postdoctoral researchers.
For university teachers and academic staff, stays of up to 3 months are available. DAAD allows for multiple scholarships, with former DAAD scholarship holders (alumni) eligible to apply for new DAAD scholarships once every 3 years.
In bilateral cooperation with Estonia, the Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia and the Estonian Education and Youth Board offer scholarships for summer and winter schools lasting 1 to 4 weeks for students and research and lecture stays ranging from a few days to 10 months for academic staff. Applications must be submitted directly through the Education and Youth Board’s online system by May 1st.
Collaborating with the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Czech Republic, a selection process is open for 5 spots in the 2022 summer Korean language course. These courses, offered by South Korean universities, last 2 to 4 weeks and are available to foreign university students.
In bilateral cooperation with Poland, study stays and stays for academic staff are available. Due to some remaining scholarship positions for the Czech Republic, the deadline for applications has been extended to April 13th. More information can be found on the Ministry of Education, Youth, and Sports website.
Bavaria’s State Ministry of Education and Culture is offering scholarships for teaching assistants of Czech language at schools in Bavaria. Students in their third year or higher with German as their field of study and a maximum age of 29 are eligible to apply. Proficiency in the German language is required, and stays last from September 13, 2022, to June 28, 2023.
The Czech-Bavarian Higher Education Agency (BTHA) will continue to provide financial support for cross-border cooperation projects in 2022, including digital formats and online events. The possibility of in-person meetings, study stays, or research projects will depend on the situation in both countries.
The Flemish Ministry of Education in Belgium offers Master Mind Scholarships for outstanding students worldwide pursuing a master’s degree in Flanders and Brussels. The scholarship includes a grant of €8,400 and tuition fee waiver for an academic year. Detailed information on the scholarship and application process can be found on the Studyinflanders.be website, with a deadline of April 29th.
The DUO-Korea Fellowship Program for the next academic year allows for student exchanges between South Korea and EU countries. Agreements for bilateral cooperation must be made between the relevant universities, and applications must be submitted to the ASEM-DUO program secretariat by May 19th.
In conclusion, these opportunities for short-term stays and scholarships in various countries offer valuable experiences for students, graduates, teachers, and researchers looking to broaden their academic and cultural horizons. It is essential to carefully review the requirements and deadlines for each program to make the most of these opportunities.