Carl Duisburg
Carl Duisburg, Germany.
Eligible countries for the scholarship (is Syria included?):
All nationalities, including Syria.
Approved disciplines:
Human and veterinary medicine, biomedical engineering, medical sciences, biomedical engineering, public health and medical data science.
All of these disciplines are eligible for Master’s and doctoral programs.
What does the scholarship include?
- Scholarship duration:
• The financing period is between two weeks and six months, depending on the desired program. - Is additional housing benefit included or not?
• No, not included. - Extension conditional or not (with criteria)
• No, unconditionally. - Is the grant sufficient to obtain a visa or not (does it replace the bank guarantee or not)?
• Yes is enough. - Is health insurance included or not?
• No, it is not included in the grant amount. - Is there a person (or committee) who welcomes incoming students and introduces them to the city and the university, or not?
• NO. - Other scholarship benefits, if any:
• The scholarship holder receives a monthly grant of 10,000 euros. - Is it possible to accumulate scholarships (receive another scholarship at the same time)?
A combination of another scholarship or a second grant with the funding from the Bayer Foundation, which is responsible for the Carl Duisburg Scholarship, is possible. - Are the travel costs from the accommodation to Germany included or not?
• Yes, it is included in the grant amount. - Are the fees for visiting the home country included or not?
• No, it is not included in the grant amount.
Required documents
- Two professional letters of recommendation from a previous or current employer.
- A letter from the German host university informing you about your admission and the support you will receive to complete your studies.
- Proof of the grade point average in the Bachelor's or Master's degree program (very good or excellent).
- Demonstrate a practical and ambitious creative mindset, an awareness of potential societal impact, and an openness to research findings.
Required language test
- undefined.
More about the scholarship
Do I need to apply for degree programs or receive university admission before applying for the scholarship?
• Yes, the student must enroll at a German university before applying for the scholarship.
• How long is the application period for the scholarship and how often is it advertised per year?
• Applications are submitted between February 28, 2022, and April 25, 2022. Applicants will receive a response on June 6, 2022. The scholarship is offered annually.
• How many students will be accepted under the scholarship?
• Not specified.
• Is the scholarship amount sufficient to cover living expenses?
• Yes.
• How do I apply for the scholarship?
The application must be completed in English and submitted once (currently closed). It will be available on the scholarship provider’s website from February 28, 2022.