• Ph.D. Scholarships for the year 2011 (Research Grants for Doctoral Candidates and Young Academics and Scientists)

Eligible: Palestinians with B.A./B. Sc. and M.A./M. Sc. from any university, present in Palestine at the time of application and preferably teaching at one of the Palestinian universities, as this scholarship is offered in the context of a faculty-building program for Palestinian Universities. They should have scored excellent results during their studies and plan to embark on an academic career. Candidates will be chosen based on their academic performance. Only candidates whose last degree was earned no more than six years ago can apply. All applicants who are already teaching at their respective university are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements:

1. Filled out and signed application form "Application for Research Grants and Study Scholarships" (please tick “Research grant for doctoral candidates and young academics and scientists”) - to be downloaded from the DAAD website www.daad.de/westbank_gaza and with a photo glued (NOT stapled!!) in the space provided in the application form. If you have problems with the download, please, contact daad@netvision.net.il for assistance.
2. Curriculum Vitae (C.V. – please, sign it)
3. All academic certificates as officially authenticated copies in English translation (not simple photocopies!)
   a) Tawjihe - only certified copies can be accepted
   b) B.A. /B.Sc. with full transcripts. Only certified copies can be accepted.
   c) M.A. /M. Sc. with full transcripts (at the time of application, candidates
   should have finished their studies and obtained their degree). Only certified copies can be accepted.
4. List of publications (if any).
5. Valid research project ( including research goal, scientific relevance of project, methodology and/or theory/approach used, discussion of state of the art in your field of research, time-plan, and bibliography) on approximately 5 pages,as well as information on any previous research you completed (for ex. résumé of Master’s Thesis) plus approval by your German advisor.
6. Letter of acceptance written by a German professor, who has approved of your research project and is ready to serve as your Ph.D. advisor. This letter should contain his academic evaluation of the planned Ph.D. research as well as state the reasons why he wants you to come to Germany for your Ph.D. work. Please, ask your professor in Germany to send his letter directly to the DAAD IC in Jerusalem.
7. At least two letters of reference from your academic teachers at the
   Master’s level. Only original letters in a sealed envelope can be accepted. New recommendation forms!
8. Photocopy of your passport.
9. On extra sheet: name, e-mail address, telephone number, fax number and mobile phone number - keep us up-dated of any changes!

All applications must be submitted in triplicate (that means 3 separate packages including all of the required papers in proper order: 1 original set, 2 photocopied sets). All letters of recommendation must be submitted in a sealed envelope – do ask for extra copies from the person writing the recommendation. Do not staple the photocopied documents together and do not staple your photograph to the forms (use glue to attach your photograph in the place indicated on the form, write your name clearly in English on the back of all additional loose photographs). Please, organize your papers according to our above checklist.

Applications that are not organized and not signed (i.e. application form as well as your C.V and your Research Project) cannot be accepted.

Candidates invited for an interview should come to the interview with three additional packages complete with all papers - simple photocopies- plus two additional sealed letters of recommendation. (So please, do keep copies of your application with you and ask for enough letters of recommendation in sealed envelopes.).

There are two ways to get accepted as a Ph.D. candidate in Germany. The traditional way is to find an individual professor at any of the German universities ready to accept you as his/her student. A very attractive alternative is to get accepted into one of the new Ph.D. programs, some of which are taught in English. Have a look at the attached information sheet or find the latest up-date on our website www.daad.de under “International Degree Programs”.

NEW: doing your doctorate in Germany

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Do also check the DAAD website for additional offers for PhD scholarships

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Application deadline: August 26, 2010

DAAD cannot consider late or incomplete applications!

All applications should be submitted to one of the following addresses, but must in all cases reach the DAAD IC in East Jerusalem by the respective deadline. Please, write your name, the area/city that you live in and your preferred interview location clearly in English on the envelope/outside of your application package.

à DAAD Information Center in East Jerusalem
Jerusalem, Sheikh Jarrah, Abu Obeida St., Nuzha Building, 3 rd Floor

P.O.B. 20 334, East Jerusalem 91 203

Phone: 02-626 21 06, Fax: 02-626 21 08, e-mail: daad@netvision.net.il

Internet: http://www.daad.de/westbank_gaza

Opening hours: Monday – Friday, 9-13.00h

à Dr. Helga Baumgarten’s Office at Birzeit University - M. A. Program DMHR

Naseeb Shaheen Bldg. (Graduate Studies) room 212/secr. 213 - Tel. 02-298 21 71

à The German Representative Office in Gaza, al-Rimal - temporarily closed!

à Through your respective university – well in time to reach the DAAD IC in East Jerusalem by the respective deadline.

Only the best applicants, provided they have fulfilled all requirements and have submitted a complete application, can be invited to an interview (to be held in English) by a bi-national Palestinian-German Committee. (It is your responsibility to check when your personal interview is scheduled and to confirm it with the DAAD IC in Jerusalem).

Results of these interviews in the form of a preliminary shortlist will be made available as soon as possible after completion of all interviews in Palestine.

The decision on the award of scholarships will be made by a German academic committee at the DAAD Head Office in Bonn in February 2011. These final results will be made available by March 2011.

As a rule application papers cannot be returned. However, if your application was not successful, please contact (best by e-mail) the DAAD office in Jerusalem to find out, if and how your papers can be returned to you. Application-papers sent to Germany cannot be returned under any circumstances.

The successful candidates will travel to Germanyin April 2011 or in October 2011 (depending on the needs of the candidate and their respective university and supervisor), in order to take a six-month preliminary German language course. Only after successful completion of this course will students begin their Ph.D. studies at their respective university.

Value of the scholarship: Depending on the award holder's academic level, the DAAD will pay a monthly award of 750 euros (graduates holding a first degree) or 1,000 euros (doctoral candidates)/month, all fees for the preparatory language course, all tuition and fees (except for private universities), study & research subsidy, travel expenses to and from Germany, accident & health insurance.

Duration of the scholarship: Scholarships are awarded on a yearly basis. Upon successful completion of one year of studies the scholarship is renewed (normally up to 3 years).