DAAD - Branch Office Cairo
Research proposal
How can I ideally write my research proposal?
Please refer to the guideline for research proposal that you will find online via:
http://cairo.daad.de/imperia/md/content/kairo/stipendien/guideline_research_proposal.pdf
What exactly is meant by "abstract of the proposal”? What is meant by "background”?
The "background” is a statement of the problem and a brief explanation of its importance. The importance may be practical and economic, but for researchers, the importance is usually in its usefulness to other researchers (high impact factor). Is it a problem that others have been working on unsuccessfully? Does it provide useful techniques? Does it confirm or refute conjectures? You will probably have to refer to other researchers' papers to make clear that your work is important.
The "abstract” is a summary including a list of steps in your research plan. You could indicate a number of results you plan to achieve that will merit a Ph.D..
In which language should I submit my research proposal -Arabic, English or German?
The research proposal should be submitted in English except for applicants from the field of German studies (Germanistik). In this case only German research proposals will be accepted.
Is a detailed time plan required?
Yes. Information about the estimated time plan, if possible in form of a table, should indicate the sequence of all research phases and the time that will probably be needed for each phase.
Many applicants neglect the importance of this part of the application.
Please consider the time line of the program while planning your research in Germany:
- Call for application: from 01.07.2009 till 31.10.2009
- Pre-selection Procedures: 15.11.2009 till 15.12.2009
- Final selection Procedures: January/February 2010
- Start of Language course in Egypt:
- For Channel and Specialization: March 2010
- For full PHD: May 2010
- First travel date for the start of the language course in Germany:
- For Channel and Specialization: June 2010, start of semester October 2010
- For full PHD: October 2010, start of semester April 2011
- Kindly note that all above mentioned dates are subject to change without prior notice.
