Nigerian-German Postgraduate Training Programme Master
DAAD
Overview
Objective
The general aim of the programme is to train young academics and scientists through funding of Master’s degree studies in Germany.
Who can apply?
Excellently qualified candidates related to the oil and gas industry
What can be funded?
Master’s degree, in a field related to the oil and gas industry
Duration of the funding
Generally, up to two years
Value
- Up to 6 months preparatory German language course (fulltime) including accommodation and pocket money or online language course from home including a lump-sum
- monthly scholarship instalment of 861,00 €
- Reimbursement of travel costs through an adequate travel lump sum that is disbursed after arrival in Germany, during the funding period respectively
- Annual study and research allowance of 460,00 €
- accident, health and personal liability insurance cover
- further individual allowances upon application
Selection
Candidates will be pre-selected by the Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) and nominated for the next step. Successful candidates apply through the DAAD Portal and will be selected for a scholarship by a selection committee consisting of independent scientists.
Further information
The binding call for applications will be published by the PTDF (please refer to the tab “Contact and Consulting”).