DAAD - Branch Office Cairo
Welcome to the DAAD Office in Cairo!
Dear DAAD-Visitors,
Kindly be informed that due to Ascension Day the DAAD Cairo office will be closed on the 17 May!
Thank you for your kind understanding!
DAAD Team
Announcement 2013: DIES-Partnerships with Higher Education Institutions in Developing Countries
Funding Term: 2013-2016
Deadline: 30th June each year; however the funding can commence as from January in the following year
The "Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies" programme offers a whole package of measures made up of training courses, dialogue Events, projects and partnerships with which higher education institutions in developing countries can align their training programmes in accordance with international quality standards can expand their research capacities and can competitively develop their organizational structures. This programme is jointly developed by the DAAD and HRK (German Rectors' Conference) and financed from the budget of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
Master´s Scholarships for Public Policy and Good Governance Call 2012
Deadline: 31st July 2012
This programme is designed to further qualify future leaders in politics, law, economics and administration according to the principles of Good Governance and to prepare them in a praxis-oriented course for their professional life.
The program courses offer a good diversity of disciplines that are of special relevance for the social, political and economic development in the candidate’s home country. With this programme, DAAD intends to contribute to the support of Good Governance and civil society structures in selected partner countries and regions.
Through the learning environment during the 2 years Master Program in Germany, Scholarship holders will be able to contribute after their return to the establishment of democratically oriented economic and social systems that aim at overcoming social tensions.
Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with relevance to developing countries Call 2013/ 2014
Deadline: 31st July 2012
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) offers a carefully chosen selection of programs which is of particular interest to junior executives from developing countries.
These degree courses, which consist of one to two years of concentrated study, provide academically-trained young professionals in leading positions from developing countries with the opportunity to engage in postgraduate education and training in their particular field or profession.
Cooperation with the Transition Countries Egypt and Tunisia- 2012 Call for Applications
Important: Applications can be accepted only from German universities
The Egyptian and the Tunisian people attained the resignation of their authoritarian governments by peaceful demonstrations in the beginning of 2011. The people’s dauntless commitment for democracy, responsible government and constitutionality deeply impressed the global public. Germany supports this process of democratization actively. Thus, the German government already made suggestions for a new transformation partnership by the end of January 2011. As a result, Egypt and Tunisia get the support that is needed for the democratic change. The central role in this period is assigned to the universities of both countries. The DAAD supports several measures aiming at strengthening the higher education in these destinations with funds from the Federal Foreign Office, beginning in 2012. Central aspects of these measures will be the Universities’ contribution to research and teaching in order to support civil societal and democratic structures and the transformation process on the one hand, as well as strengthening the scientific and technological performance of these countries on the other hand.
The Transformation partnership consists of three programme lines:
Line 1: Transformation Partnerships with Universities in Egypt and Tunisia
Line 2: Short-term Cooperation with Universities in Egypt and Tunisia
Line 3: Joint Master Programmes
Call for Applications:
-Line 1: "Transformation partnerships”: Call for applications 2012
-Line 2: "Short-term measures”: Call for applications 2012
-Line 3: "Joint Master Programmes": Call for applications 2012
For further inquiries, please contact Ms Sarah Wessel: sarah.wessel@daadcairo.org
Important: Applications can be accepted only from German universities
Green Talents Competition 2012
Apply now for the German Federal Government’s 4th Green Talents Competition
One pressing issue of high societal relevance is on the minds of young scientists all over the world: "How to raise life quality for a growing world population without wasting resources?"
The topic of sustainable development has also been top priority for the Federal Government for many years. Germany is spearheading in sustainability research which is why the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now holding its fourth Green Talents Competition under the patronage of the Federal Minister, Professor Annette Schavan.
Young international scientists working on cutting-edge projects in research fields related to sustainable development are invited to apply for "Green Talents - The International Forum for High-Potentials in Sustainable Development". Are you interested to become one of the 25 "Green Talents" in 2012? Register here and submit your application until 10 June 2012 through our online tool.
Winners will be selected by a high-calibre jury of experts from academia, public institutions and industry. Which are the selection criteria to become a "Green Talent"? Relevance of the research field of the candidate and his/her scientific merits. The jury nominates excellent scientists with a research focus on e.g. renewable energies, environmental protection, urban development, mobility research or climatology.
Download the competition flyer with details about the application requirements here.
Further information: http://www.greentalents.de/890.php
Duesseldorf and Berlin live 2012: Learn German – Experience Germany
Year-round Intensive Courses, Summer Courses, Business German. TestDaF, DSH, Zertifikat Deutsch, telc and WiDaF test and preparation
Düsseldorf: http://www.iik-duesseldorf.de/deutschkurse/deutschkurse.php?lang=en
Berlin: http://www.berlinerid.de/en/
Also you can download this document.
Jacobs University International Foundation Year program
September 2012 – May 2013
Applications are being accepted online now through June 15th
Jacobs University (a private, international university in Bremen, Germany) offers an International Foundation Year for students who would like to gain the qualifications necessary for undergraduate studies in an English-speaking university. The program also provides participants with orientation in core academic subjects to support them in the decision of their ultimate course of study. The tailor-made academic program (September 2012 – May 2013) builds upon students’ existing language, subject and study skills while they live and learn on campus with students from over 100 nations.
Participants are thoroughly prepared for the college admissions test SAT and can choose between foundation tracks in engineering, natural sciences or economics. All courses are instructed in English. Attractive excursions throughout the region and Europe (for example Berlin, Edinburgh and Brussels) allow a broader glance into European culture. Students may also apply for a German host family, who will help the student integrate into life in Bremen.
Foundation Year students also have the option of visiting regular undergraduate courses to gain credits that can be transferred to their future undergraduate program. Those who successfully complete the Foundation Year and reach Jacobs admissions criteria will be accepted into a Jacobs Bachelor program or can apply to other English-speaking institutions worldwide.
More Information is available at: http://www.jacobs-university.de/foundation-year
Contact: foundationyear@jacobs-university.de
Flyer for download.
RISE Worldwide - International Research Internships in 2012
After the successful implementation of RISE worldwide in 2011 the program is returning in 2012. Students in the early stages of their studies who have an excellent background in the fields of engineering, natural sciences, and related disciplines, including earth sciences, and the ambition to work abroad and gain hands-on research experience in their fields will be matched with researchers worldwide who wish to engage in a meaningful cooperation with a young German research assistant.
DAAD will support these short-term summer internships by awarding scholarships to successful applicants to help cover part of the living and travel costs.
For more information, kindly visit this link or download the following documents:
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