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Discovering Germany ©2013 Everyone has been muted. Type in your questions! (a) Attendee list (hidden) (b) Grab tab (c) Audio pane (d) Questions pane (e) Type question & click send Katja Kurz Peter Kerrigan Hanni Geist University Relations Acting Director, West Coast Coordinator, DAAD NY Representative, Cultural Vistas Director, Marketing DAAD SF and Development, DAAD Cultural Vistas is a non-profit organization facilitating professional exchange programs for Americans seeking overseas experiential opportunities and visitors coming to the United States. Established in 1950, Cultural Vistas is committed to fostering global learning opportunities that enrich career and leadership development. The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD provides information and financial support to 100,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for international research and study. ©2013 • Bachelor & Master’s programs now offered • Little or no tuition fees • 1200 + English language degree programs ©2013 • 2 in 1: work experience & cultural immersion • Build a global professional profile: network, skills, trends in the field • Professional use of foreign language skills ©2013 • Generous federal funding for research • Third in number of articles in international scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: Japan) • A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level research infrastructure ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields Open to all especially Vocational, STEM, Business, Agriculture Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Ages 18 – 24 IAESTE Components Language course, Study-semester, Internship Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration Year-long WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Monthly stipend + international flight, housing, tuition, language training, health insurance, seminar travel in Germany RISE Participants Undergraduate Scholarship 75 University Summer Course Language level None required, some preferred = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields STEM fields especially Environmental Sciences Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Ages 18 – 30 with rising Junior or Senior status IAESTE Components Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project Independent Work Abroad Internship Placements Duration 8 weeks in summer WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Travel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC and emergency medical coverage for the duration of the internship RISE Participants Undergraduate Scholarship Up to 12 University Summer Course Language level 4 semesters of college level or equivalent = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law and related Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Ages 18 – 30 IAESTE Components Internship in a German State Parliament Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 1–3 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag € 670/month RISE Participants 10 Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level High-level written and verbal = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields STEM Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore & Junior IAESTE Components Internship Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 2–12 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Paid internship, varies by company RISE Participants Varies Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level None required; some encouraged = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields All Cultural Vistas Fellwship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore IAESTE Components Internship, [optional] Language Course Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 3–12 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Fee for internship placement: $775; some paid internships and Cultural Vistas scholarship stipends available RISE Participants Undergraduate Scholarship Unlimited University Summer Course Language level Two years at college level or equivalent = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields All Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Enrolled students; Sophomore IAESTE Components Internship Placements Internship Work Authorization Services Duration 3–12 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Fee for visa processing: $400; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships RISE Participants Undergraduate Scholarship Unlimited University Summer Course Language level None = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields Vocational, Technical Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Enrolled students with 4 semesters completed & up to 27 years of age; in a vocational field IAESTE Components Internship Placements Language course, Internship Work Authorization Services Duration WISP 3 months in summer EMGIP - Bundestag Funding € 300/month + international flight and housing RISE Participants Undergraduate Scholarship Up to 10 University Summer Course Language level One semester or equivalent by program commencement = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student IAESTE Components Internship in the German Parliament Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 2 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag Approximately € 1100/month RISE Participants Varies Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level Fluent = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore, Junior IAESTE Components Research Internship Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 8–12 weeks in summer WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag € 650/month + health insurance RISE Participants 300 Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level None = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields All Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore, Junior IAESTE Components Internship; Study; Thesis Research Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 4–10 months WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag € 650/month + health insurance & travel subsidy RISE Participants Varies Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level Dependent on course of study = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 CBYX for Young Professionals Fields All Cultural Vistas Fellowship Standing EMGIP - Landtag Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student IAESTE Components Summer course Internship Placements Work Authorization Services Duration 3–4 weeks WISP Funding EMGIP - Bundestag € 850 stipend + travel subsidy RISE Participants Varies Undergraduate Scholarship University Summer Course Language level Two years at college level = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 Bosch Fellowship Fields Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism & more Internships Abroad Standing Study Scholarship U.S. citizens up to age 40 with a minimum of five years of relevant, full-time work experience RISE Professional Components Research Grant German language training, high-level work phases, & seminars Intensive Language Courses Duration Summer Law School 6-9 months + intensive language training Funding € 3000/month + travel, health insurance, & dependent stipend Participants Up to 15 Language level Welcome but not required = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 Bosch Fellowship The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described in the Undergraduate Opportunities section: Internships Abroad • EMGIP – Landtag Study Scholarship • IAESTE [enrolled Ph.D. students also encouraged to apply] RISE Professional • Internship Placements Research Grant Intensive Language Courses • Work Authorization Services Summer Law School = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 Bosch Fellowship Fields All except: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry Internships Abroad Standing Study Scholarship Graduating senior or those who have received a Bachelors within the last six years RISE Professional Components Research Grant Study and/or research Intensive Language Courses Duration Summer Law School 10 months Funding € 750/month + health insurance & travel subsidy Participants 60 Language level Dependent on research/study language = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 Bosch Fellowship Fields Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering Internships Abroad Standing Study Scholarship Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students RISE Professional Components Research internships Research Grant Intensive Language Courses Duration 2 – 6 months Summer Law School Funding € 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy Participants 75 Language level None = Cultural Vistas Programs = DAAD Programs ©2013 Bosch Fellowship Fields All Internships Abroad Standing Study Scholarship PhD students, Post-docs, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany RISE Professional Components Research Research Grant Intensive Language Courses Duration 1 – 10 months Summer Law School
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