Joint Rustaveli-DAAD-fellowship programme

Overview

Objective

The primary aim of this programme is to promote the research projects within the context of the doctoral degrees and scientific programmes of young researchers.

Who can apply?

Very well-qualified doctoral candidates and postdocs who completed their doctoral degree no longer than 12 years before this call for applications.

What can be funded?

A research project at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany, which is being carried out in conjunction with an academic adviser in Germany or in Germany and Georgia. 4-6-month research visits Short-term 3-month research scholarships for doctoral students Short-term 6-month research scholarships for binationally supervised doctoral students

Duration of the funding

* Young researchers 4-6 months
* Doctoral candidates 3 months or 6 months (for binational doctoral degrees)
* The grant is non-renewable

Value

Young researchers:

* Monthly scholarship payment of 2,000.- euros
* Contribution towards travel expenses

Health insurance coverage is mandatory in Germany. You will be insured by the DAAD. The costs will be deducted from the scholarship payment.

Doctoral candidates: * Monthly scholarship payment of 1,200.- euros * Contributions towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover * Contribution towards travel expenses

Selection

An independent selection committee consisting of specialist scientists reviews applications. The most important selection criteria are:

* a convincing and well-planned research or doctoral project
* academic achievements
* adequate language skills

Additional documents that prove academic suitability or provide information about extracurricular activities will also be considered in the assessment.

Further information

This scholarship programme includes a conference for the scholarship holders. The short-term research scholarships for binationally supervised doctoral candidates also cover travel expenses for the Georgian and German supervisors.