German Program
Grants, Scholarships, Fellowships, and Internships
Contact Dr. Denise Della Rossa at dellarossa.1@nd.edu for more information about any of these opportunities.
External - Before Graduation
External - After Graduation
Notre Dame
Summer Language Study Abroad Stipend
Through the Department of German and Russian Languages and Literatures. This program provides funding toward travel, tuition, and room and board for summer language study in a German-speaking country at a language institute such as the Goethe Institute. Ideal for students who want to jump-start their language learning as they pursue the major in German. Preference given to first-year students and sophomores.
Deadline: February 28, 2012.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP)
Through the Institute for Scholarship in the Liberal Arts. This program provides financial support to students who wish to engage in independent research, creative projects, or the presentation of their own research at conferences. Students may independently design their projects, or propose a project related to some aspect of the research of a supervising faculty member. Ideal for students pursuing a Senior Thesis.
New Deadline: February 10, 2012.
Website: http://isla.nd.edu/undergraduate-research/about/
Undergraduate Research and Travel Grants
Through the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. The Nanovic Institute for European Studies offers up to $4,500 in research and travel grants. The grants support students who need to conduct research and spend time at libraries and archives in Europe. Ideal for students pursuing a Senior Thesis.
Deadline: February 27, 2012.
Website: http://nanovic.nd.edu/grants-and-fellowships/undergraduate-students/travel-and-research-grants
Internship Support for Undergraduates
Through the Nanovic Institute for European Studies. This program provides financial support to undergraduates who will pursue an internship opportunity in Europe during the summer. The student is responsible for pursuing internship opportunities.
Deadline: April 2, 2012.
Website: http://nanovic.nd.edu/grants-and-fellowships/undergraduate-students/internship-grants/independent-internships-in-europe
External - Before Graduation
Internships at GACCoM
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest in Chicago offers university students and recent graduates internships in a range of fields (Consulting Services, Membership & Events, PR & Communications, Accounting and our Christkindlmarket) that are excellent opportunities for students to gain practical work experience in a truly bilingual and bicultural environment. Interns receive a monthly stipend and that the minimum duration is six months. Rolling start dates. Website: www.gaccom.org/en/career-services/internships-at-gaccom
University Summer Course Grant
Through the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD). This program provides scholarships to attend a broad range of three- to four-week summer language courses at German universities which focus mainly on literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany.
Deadline: December 15, 2011.
Website: http://daad.org/?p=47438
Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Through the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD). This program provides support to students interested in studying, doing research, or completing an internship in Germany. It covers a 4 to 10 month period of study during the German academic year.
Deadline: January 31, 2012.
Website: http://daad.org/?p=47220
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program International at Aachen University
UROP International in Aachen, Germany consist of three elements:1) the programme’s core, a research internship carried out in a research facility or lab at RWTH Aachen University, supervised by academic staff, 2) research-related field trips, and 3) an intensive German language course. In addition there are leisure time activities to introduce students to German science, history and culture and get them in contact with German and international students.
Programme dates for 2010 are 25 May through 31 July, 2011. Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a certificate, stating the scope and content of their research as well as of the German language course.
Deadline: January 31, 2012
Summer Internship Program in Germany
Through CDS International. This summer program provides training opportunities in Germany for students enrolled in US colleges and universities. Paid placements are available in business/finance, hotel management / tourism, computer science, and engineering fields.
Deadline: December 15, 2011
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/sip.htm
Internship Program in Germany
Through CDS International. This program provides practical training opportunities in Germany for American students and recent graduates and non-U.S. citizens enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. Paid placements are available in business, finance, technical, and engineering fields for usually 6 (enrolled students) to 12 months (extension possible up to a total of 18 months for graduates). Programs start individually at the beginning of each month. Apply approximately 5 months prior to your desired start date.
Deadline: Rolling.
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/ipgerm.htm
Young Ambassadors Program
Through the German Academic Exhange Service (DAAD). Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students from North America who have recently studied in Germany and are interested in promoting study in Germany at their home universities and colleges. After attending a training session in New York, Young Ambassadors are expected to organize at least one event per semester, where they will invite prospective students to hear about their experiences in Germany.
Deadline: TBA
Website: http://daad.org/?p=68736
Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE)
Through the Deutscher Akademisher Austausch Dienst (DAAD). This program provides summer internships for juniors and graduating seniors who will be enrolled in a grad program in following fall. It is open to students in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering.Students work with doctoral students in research groups at top German institutions. No previous knowledge of German necessary, but helpful in everyday life. Terms of award. €615/mo. for 6 weeks to 3 months between June and August.
Deadline: January 31, 2012.
Website: http://www.daad.de/rise
EMGIP (Emigre Memorial German Internship Program) - Bundestag Internship
Through the Deutscher Akademisher Austausch Dienst (DAAD). This is a 2-month internship opportunity for advanced undergrads with some knowledge of the German legislative process who are comfortable communicating in spoken and written German. Terms of the award: Approximately €1,100 per month from the German Bundestag. This can be combined with the Nanovic Institute's Internship Support.
Deadline: September 15, 2011
Website: http://www.daad.org/?p=emgip
EMGIP (Emigre Memorial German Internship Program) - Landtag Internship
Sponsored by CDS International. The program is similar to the above, but students are placed in the German State Parliaments. There is a program administration fee of $300. Terms of award: €500/month to help offset expenses.
Deadline:
October 1, 2011 for Spring 2012
December 1, 2011 for early Summer 2012
March 31, 2011 for Fall 2011
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/emgip.htm
USA-Interns Program
Through the Steuben-Sturz-Gesellschaft e.V. This program finds 8-12 week (up to 6 months) internships for students at American universities in Germany. Special attention is given to matching the individual qualifications of the participants with the expectations and demands of the employer. This can be combined with the Nanovic Institute's Internship Support.
Deadline: January 15, 2012.
Website: http://www.usa-interns.org/information_for_undergraduates.htm
Put Germany on Your Resume: Short-term programs in English in Germany's leading fields
If you've ever thought of exploring your field of study in a country with a long-standing reputation for innovation and excellence, there are some exciting new opportunities awaiting you in Germany!
These short-term programs at outstanding new study abroad programs at universities across Germany are specially designed for undergraduate students from the US. They all share the following characteristics:
- take place during academic holidays — a great way to get international experience without missing out on crucial coursework at home;
- taught in English — but include a German language course so you can communicate with local German students;
- discipline specific — so you can gain important new knowledge and skills in your major field, and even earn credit upon approval.
Website: http://www.germany.daad.org/
American Council on Germany
http://www.acgusa.org/
External - After Graduation
Internships at GACCoM
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest in Chicago offers university students and recent graduates internships in a range of fields (Consulting Services, Membership & Events, PR & Communications, Accounting and our Christkindlmarket) that are excellent opportunities for students to gain practical work experience in a truly bilingual and bicultural environment. Interns receive a monthly stipend and that the minimum duration is six months. Rolling start dates. Website: www.gaccom.org/en/career-services/internships-at-gaccom
Fulbright Research Grant.
Provides funding for up to one academic year to pursue a research project abroad after graduation. The candidate must begin research work in his or her junior year and apply for the grant in the fall of his or her senior year. Requires university endorsement
through the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) office. Internal deadline: September 12, 2011.
Website: www.iie.org/fulbright
Fulbright Teaching Assistantship.
Aims to increase mutual understanding between the people of the US and Germany through exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills. Fulbright TAs teach English in select middle and high schools. Ideally, the candidate begins the application process is the spring of his or her junior year and applies in the fall of his or her senior year. Requires university endorsement
through the Center for Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (CUSE) office. Internal deadline: September 12, 2011.
Website: www.iie.org/fulbright
Austrian Government Teaching Assistantships.
Provides prospective teachers of German and/or graduates with an interest in Austrian studies with opportunities to work at secondary schools throughout Austria as English language teaching assistants. Ideally, the candidate begins the application process is the spring of his or her junior year and applies in the early spring semester of his or her senior year.
Deadline: January 15, 2012
Website: www.fulbright.at/us_citizens/teaching_applying.php
Study Scholarship
Through the Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst (DAAD). Study Scholarships are awarded to highly qualified graduating seniors and graduate students of all disciplines to provide the opportunity to study in Germany, or complete a postgraduate or Master's degree course and obtain a degree from a German higher education institution.
Deadline: Internal deadline October 14, 2011 and (DAAD) deadline November 1, 2011 for all applicants in the fields of music, visual arts and performing arts who wish to study during the upcoming German academic year (October 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013). Internal deadline October 28, 2011 and (DAAD) November 15, 2011 for applicants in all other fields who wish to study during the upcoming German academic year (October 1, 2012 to July 31, 2013). Requires university endorsement through the Department of German and Russian.
Website: http://daad.org/?p=47209
Deutscher Bundestag Internationale Parlaments-Praktika (IPP).
Sponsored by the Berlin universities and the German Bundestag, this program offers graduates a five-month (March 1st to July 31st) internship with elected representatives of the German parliament.
Deadline: June 30, 2011.
Website: http://www.bundestag.de/jugend/ausprog/ipp/index.html
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
Through CDS International. This program provides young American professionals (ages 23-34 ideally with two years work experience or a master's degree) with two high-level work placements in the federal government and private sector in Germany. Three seminars taking place throughout Europe provide an in-depth understanding of issues facing Germany and the European Union today. Candidates are competitively chosen from the fields of business administration, economics, journalism, law, political science and public policy.
Deadline: October 15, 2011.
Website: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm
