BECAL
DAAD
Overview
Objective
Graduates receive a scholarship to complete a doctoral degree in Germany.
Who can apply?
Paraguayan graduates
What can be funded?
Doctoral studies at a German university and, where appropriate, in conjunction with a non-university research Institution.
Duration of the funding
The scholarships for doctoral studies have a maximum duration of forty-eight (48) months
Value
According to the cooperation agreement, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) covers the following costs and services:
- Financing an intensive German course in Germany up to six (6) months.
- Financing accommodation and allowance during the German course in Germany.
- Financing health insurance, care insurance, casualty insurance and personal liability insurance during the funding period.
According to the cooperation agreement the Paraguayan Ministry of Finance pays the following costs:
- Financing the costs for the flight from Paraguay to Germany and back.
- Financing of the tuition fees up to a maximum amount from 10.000 EUR.
- Financing the living expenses with a monthly amount of 1.300,00 EUR
- Research allowance of 450,00 EUR per year.
- One-off payment of 450,00 EUR for the return to Paraguay.
Selection
Crucial selection requirements:
- Above-average performances during the previous studies
- High quality dissertation or research Project
Further information
Programa Nacional de Becas de Posgrado en el Exterior "Don Carlos Antonio López" http://www.becal.gov.py/