Earning a Doctorate in Germany © Christian Lord Otto 1

Why complete a doctorate in Germany? Paths to a Doctorate How to start Welcome...... Today… Why complete a doctorate in Germany? Paths to a Doctorate How to start DAAD Scholarship Programme

an outstanding research infrastructure Germany offers… an outstanding research infrastructure over 140 higher education institutions have the right to award doctorates © Jan Jacob Hofmann

Doctoral candidates are welcomed at Universities Research Institutes Industry © Jan Jacob Hofmann

Is globally accredited and respected A German doctorate Is globally accredited and respected Certifies specialist knowledge of independent research Opens up opportunities for an international career © Michael Jordan

700 departments allow students to write the thesis in English © Norbert Hüttermann

State higher eductation institutions do not charge tution fees for doctoral study! © Jan Jacob Hofmann

Paths to a doctorate Traditional / Guided by a supervisor Structured Doctoral Programmes

Paths to a doctorate Traditional / Guided by a supervisor Work very independently Consultation by supervisor Internal/external doctorate

Paths to a doctorate Structured Programme Guided by a team of supervisors Supporting curriculum interdisciplinary

How to find a supervisor or programme? Invest a lot of time and work Look for someone matching your research topic Use databases Consult with Germany alumni at your university © David Ausserhofer / Peter Himsel

Paths to a doctorate Making contact Demonstrate your interest Show that you are well-informed Outline of research, time schedule and bibliography Paths to a doctorate

Found a supervisor? Eligibility as a doctoral candidate must be confirmed by the responsible department or doctoral committee Some universities require candidates to apply for admission to the doctoral examination at this phase

DAAD Scholarship Requirements Future faculty for Palestinian universities Excellent grades 6.5 IELTS / TOEFL 79 © Michael Jordan

How to apply? Follow requirements & instructions on our website: www.daad-eastjerusalem.com Find and follow online application procedure via: www.funding-guide.de submit one printout of your online application summary & original recommendation letters (in sealed envelopes) to the DAAD IC Jerusalem

Timeline Deadline: 31st August 2017 Pre- selection interviews: October 2017 Final selection in Germany: January 2018 Announcement of results: March 2018 Start German course: Summer 2018 Start research at host institution: Autumn 2018

Calls will be published in July Please note: Calls will be published in July Check for changes to requirements or procedure! © Eric Lichtenscheidt 17

Thank you for your attention Christina Stahlbock Head of DAAD Information Centre (IC) East Jerusalem 02-62 62 106 info@daad-eastjerusalem.org www.daad-eastjerusalem.org Follow us on FB © Eric Lichtenscheidt 18