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nullDOCTORAL STUDIES IN GERMANY Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service 德意志学术交流中心 郑怡 2010.09DOCTORAL STUDIES IN GERMANY Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service 德意志学术交流中心 郑怡 2010.09OverviewOverviewGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are Germany is a gateway to Europe Germany is a gateway to EuropeGermany – a fascinating countryGermany – a fascinating countrynullMaybe you already know some famous German brands… Germany – Land of ideas Germany – Land of ideas Germany – Land of ideasMaybe you already know some famous German inventions…From Book Printing to MP3 FormatFrom Book Printing to MP3 FormatJohannes Gutenberg, Inventor of the printing press (1400-1468)Heinrich Hertz Proved existence of electromagnetic waves (1857-1894)Carl Friedrich Benz, Inventor of the automobile (1844-1929) Paul Ehrlich Developed chemotherapy (1854-1915) Albert Einstein Developed Theory of Relativity (1879-1955) Karlheinz Brandenburg, Inventor of MP3 format (1954-)- A long tradition of excellence in research and developmentNobel Prizes: 81 German Recipients - 19 since 1990Nobel Prizes: 81 German Recipients - 19 since 19901991 Erwin Neher MPI Göttingen Medicine1991 Bert Sakmann MPI Heidelberg Medicine1994 Reinhard Selten Universität Bonn Economics1995 Christiane Nüsslein-Vollhard MPI Tübingen Medicine1997 Horst L. Störmer Columbia University Physics1999 Günther Grass Literature2001 Wolfgang Ketterle MIT Cambridge Physics2000 Herbert Kroemer University of California Physics2009 Herta Müller Literature Well-known Alumni Well-known Alumni李云迪万钢路甬祥乔冠华蔡元培Study and Research in GermanyStudy and Research in GermanyGermanys old honored universities - more than 600 years old Germanys old honored universities - more than 600 years old Marburg 1527Heidelberg 1386Good reasons for studying in GermanyGood reasons for studying in GermanyExcellent academic quality – high reputation worldwide Start for an international career – many international companies are in Germany 世界知名的高学术水平,国际事业的良好开端 A strong economy guarantees investments for higher education and research 强大的经济实力为高等教育及科研投入提供保障 Extensive cultural life and intercultural atmosphere 悠久的文化底蕴、独特的国际文化氛围 Still none or very moderate tuition fees 学习费用低廉 nullGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are Pillars of Research in GermanyPillars of Research in Germany Total research budget: 55.7 billion EURIndustryUniversitiesPublic non-university research institutions Industry Universities277,000 scientists and scholars over 750 public-funded institutionsStrengths of German ResearchStrengths of German Research Outstanding scientific infrastructure and equipment Excellent scientists, researchers, high-qualified technicians and laboratory staff International Research > Close interlinking of large-scale research facilities with European and worldwide partners Science Citation Index: 2nd place in Physical Sciences and Engineering 3rd place in Biology, Environmental Sciences and Medicine In Nanotechnology Germany is ranked No. 1 in Europe Optical Technologies, Microsystems Technology, Neurosciences, Biotechnology and Process Technology ⇒ Germany is one of the leading nations in R&D Research at German UniversitiesResearch at German UniversitiesThe backbone of German research and science systems More than 340 higher education institutions in Germany, including 46 research focused universities Basic research, applied research and experimental development Plus Germany’s unique blend of research and academicsGerman UniversitiesGerman Universities110 Universities (Uni) & Technical Universities (TU) 综合大学 & 理工大学 208 Universities of Applied Sciences (FH) 应用科学大学 55 Colleges of Art and Music 艺术学院, 音乐学院, 戏剧学院, 电影学院 University RankingUniversity RankingThe DAAD, together with the Centre for Higher Education Development (CHE)and the German weekly news magazine “DIE ZEIT ", now offers you the most comprehensive and detailed university ranking in Germany www.university-ranking.deDAAD“University of Excellence” – “精英大学”“University of Excellence” – “精英大学”  120 Million Euro for each University from 2007 to 2011 RWTH Aachen 亚琛工业大学 LMU München 慕尼黑大学 TU München 慕尼黑工业大学 TH Karlsruhe 卡尔斯鲁厄工业大学 Universität Konstanz康斯坦茨大学 Universität Heidelberg 海德堡大学 Universität Göttingen 哥廷根大学 Universität Freiburg 弗莱堡大学 Freie Universität Berlin 柏林自由大学nullFirst Round (2006): 18 Graduate Schools 17 Excellent Clusters Second Round (2007): 21 Graduate Schools 20 Excellent Clusters  “Clusters of Excellence and Graduate Schools”German Research InstitutionsGerman Research InstitutionsMax-Planck-Society Leibniz Science Association Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers Fraunhofer SocietyGerman Research Institutions: Max-Planck-SocietyGerman Research Institutions: Max-Planck-SocietyInterdisciplinary basic research in new innovative areas of: Natural Sciences Life Sciences Humanities and Social Science Focus on cutting-edge research, complementary function to university research 80 research institutes 15 Nobel prizes and 30 Leibniz prizes Over 12,300 employees: 4,200 scientists, 9,600 doctoral candidates, post docs, visiting researchers and student assistants (4,700 foreigners; 10.1% from China) www.mpg.de nullLays between basic research and applied research Research fields in 5 specialist sections: Humanities (and arts) and education, Economic and social sciences, Life sciences Physical sciences Environmental research Co-operation partners for industry, public administration and politics 82 institutes / 13,777 employeeswww.leibniz-gemeinschaft.de German Research Institutions: Leibniz Science AssociationnullSolve great challenges of society, science, industry 16 large-scale research centers for 6 scientific areas: 1) Energy 2) Earth and Environment 3) Health 4) Key Technologies 5) Structure of Matter 6) Transport and Space Top-rate research with great complexity in strategic programs (super microscopes HERA, Earth Observing System) Approx. 26,500 employees, including ca. 10,000 scientists Provides excellent research opportunities for doctoral students, post-docs and senior researchers (Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Graduate Kollegs) Contact in China: Dr. HE Hong Tel: (+86-10)6590 7866 Fax: (+86-10)6590 7867 E-mail: hehong@helmholtz.cn German Research Institutions: Helmholtz Association of National Research Centers www.helmholtz.deGerman Research Institutions: Fraunhofer SocietyApplied research in an international context Combine scientific knowledge and technological expertise Undertake contract research on behalf of business and industry, the service sector and government institutions Research fields: Next generation internet, Augmented reality, Virtual factories Mechatronics, Energy technologies Over 80 research units, 13,000 employees Contact in China: Mr. HAN Xiaoding German Center Beijing Tel: (+86-10)6590 6135 Fax: (+86-10)6590 0052 E-mail: hanxd@fraunhofer.com.cn  www.fraunhofer.de German Research Institutions: Fraunhofer SocietyGerman Research InstitutionsGerman Research InstitutionsFraunhofer SocietyIndustryLeibniz AssociationMax Planck SocietyHelmholtz AssociationApplied SciencesBasic ResearchUniversitiesnullGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are Doctorate in GermanyDoctorate in Germany About 110 German universities offer opportunities for graduates to complete their academic studies with a postgraduate degree. About 25 000 candidates earn their doctorate in Germany each year. 14% of the PhDs awarded in Germany are earned by foreign students. Options for gaining a doctorate in GermanyOptions for gaining a doctorate in Germany Traditional (individual) supervision by an academic supervisor: "Doktorvater" / "Doktormutter“ (so-called "apprentice model"): - individual mentoring by thesis supervisor - core element: doctoral thesis or dissertation - no binding curriculum that needs to be completed during the doctoral phase => Requires high grade of independence and personal motivation Options for gaining a doctorate in GermanyOptions for gaining a doctorate in Germany Structured PhD-Programmes Graduiertenkollegs - Research Training Groups International Max-Planck Research Schools Graduate Schools of the Federal States of Germany IPP – International Postgraduate Programmes Network of biological and medical PhD programs RequirementsRequirements outstanding Master’s degree in the corresponding subject area particularly qualified graduates who hold a Bachelor's degree =>No nationwide ruling: doctoral regulations are matter of the respective university facultiesApplicationApplication Application: which universities in Germany offer which doctoral programs? www.higher-education-compass.de www.forschungsportal.net how to find a supervisor (“Doktorvater”/“Doktormutter”)? - A university teacher who has published in your subject area or whom you met at a specialist conference: => Use the website of the university to find all the contact details of the person and then contact him or her directly. - In many cases, the Dean's Office (Dekanat) or the International Office (Akademisches Auslandsamt) will be able to help you.ApplicationApplication Contact your future supervisor send him/her an E-Mail or formal letter and provide him/her with the following information: A brief description of your field and topic of interest A short review of the relevant experience you have in this field Your curriculum vitae (résumé or profile) letters of recommendation better your chancesApplicationApplicationImportant notes Before admittance you might be asked to prepare a piece of scientific research, sometimes you may also be required to take a written or oral test. Your university degree has to be recognised as being equivalent to a German degree (=> International office of the university). language skills: Most doctoral regulations provide for the opportunity to write the thesis in English and to complete the viva voce examination in English as well. And, of course, it is important that your supervisor agrees to you submitting your thesis or dissertation in English. nullGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are How do I finance my doctoral studies? How do I finance my doctoral studies? At present, all doctoral programs in Germany are tuition-free! To cover the living costs in Germany, you can be self- (or parents-) financed financed by the German supervisor or host institution apply for a scholarshipHow do I finance my doctoral studies? How do I finance my doctoral studies? Scholarships offered by Chinese government: 中国国家留学基金管理委员会 www.csc.edu.cn Scholarships offered by German organizations: The DAAD offers a wide range of funding opportunities with which you can finance your stay in Germany: www.daad.de (=> Scholarship Database) A summary of other sources of funding offered by major scholarship organizations for foreign graduates in Germany on the Researcher's Mobility Portal Germany http://www.eracareers-germany.de/portal/fellowship_search_in.htmlGerman Research Funding organizationsGerman Research Funding organizations Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH): - Founded in 1953 - research fellowships for highly qualified post-docs and scientists - “once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian” German Research Foundation (DFG): - promote young scientists and support international collaboration - Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize - Research Training Groups German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)nullGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are DAAD Short-term Research Grants (1 - 6 months)DAAD Short-term Research Grants (1 - 6 months)PhD candidates in China (Exception: recent Post-Docs) Age limit: at the time of application, no more than 3 years should have passed since starting the doctorate To do research or gather material for a PhD thesis which will be submitted in China. Recent Post-Docs with a specific training project can also apply. Monthly fellowship (1000 EUR), travel expenses, health insurance Applications can be submitted at any time, but at least five months before the project begins to DAAD Beijing Office www.daad.org.cnSandwich-Type Scholarships for PhD Studies in GermanySandwich-Type Scholarships for PhD Studies in GermanyPhD candidates in China Age limit: at the time of application, no more than 3 years should have passed since starting the doctorate . To do research work at a German university or research institute for a PhD thesis which will be submitted in China. PhD candidate is supervised by both a Chinese and a German professor. Monthly fellowship (1000 EUR), travel expenses, health insurance, German language training. Duration: 7- max. 24 months. March 31th, 2011 www.daad.org.cnLong-term Scholarships for PhD Studies in GermanyLong-term Scholarships for PhD Studies in GermanyHolders of a Master‘s degree in China Age limit: at the time of application, no more than 6 years should have passed since gaining the last degree To do research work at a German university or research institute in order to gain a PhD degree of a German university. Monthly fellowship (1000 EUR), travel expenses, health insurance, German language training. Duration: 12 months with possible extension; max. length of stay: 4 years. March 31th, 2011 www.daad.org.cnSelection Interview and German Language TrainingSelection Interview and German Language Training Qualified candidates will be invited to an interview with a selection committee made up of Professors in June/July. Successful applicants with limited German knowledge will start a compulsory German language training in September: Sandwich type with English as working language: no language training Full PhD study with English as working language: one semester Sandwich type with German as working language: one or two semesters Full PhD study with German as working language: one or two semestersOther DAAD Scholarship ProgrammesOther DAAD Scholarship Programmes Postgraduate Courses for Professionals with Relevance to Developing Countries Siemens-DAAD Postgraduate Programme DLR-DAAD Research Fellowships Research Grants for Postdoctoral Students for Modern Applications of Biotechnology “Megacities of Tomorrow”DAAD Postgraduate Courses for professionals with Relevance to Developing CountriesDAAD Postgraduate Courses for professionals with Relevance to Developing CountriesYoung professionals holding a Bachelor‘s degree with at least two years of related work experience, Age limit: 36 years (for some courses 32 years), academic degree within the last 6 years. To visit one of the ca. 40 selected Master or PhD courses at German universities with the aim of gaining a Master‘s/PhD degree Monthly fellowship, + health insurance, + international travel expenses Duration: 1 - 2 years, depending on the selected course July 31 at DAAD Beijing office (or later if applying directly to the university) For current course offers www.daad.org.cnnullGermany - Land of Ideas German Higher Education and Research System Doctorate in Germany Funding opportunities DAAD Scholarship Programmes for Chinese DAAD – Who we are nullFounded in 1925 The DAAD is an Association of German universities – more than 230 members Partner countries: 100 Sponsorship Programmes: 200 No. of Persons sponsored every year: ca. 67,000 60% Foreigners 40% Germans Head Office in Bonn with a staff of 700 persons 14 branch offices (in Beijing since 1994) 50 Study Information Centres (in 23 countries) 425 DAAD Lecturers (in 90 countries)The Organization DAAD 德意志学术交流中心nullDAAD around the World DAAD scholarship holders: regions of origin and target regions (2009)DAAD scholarship holders: regions of origin and target regions (2009)4,0582,6471,1584,3825,56016,8424,9056,8561,9294,802 5,110*3,1701,4533,762North AmericaLatin AmericaWestern EuropeCentral & Eastern Europe/CIS Asia/Australia/OceaniaAfrica/Sub SaharaNorth Africa / Middle East Foreigners: 36,192DAAD Budget (2010)DAAD Budget (2010)Goals of the DAADGoals of the DAAD2010 Budget 397 Mio. EUR DAAD Beijing Office DAAD Beijing Office Represents German Higher Education Institutions in China since 1994 Provides information and counselling for Chinese students who wish to study in Germany - free of charge Promotes studying and research in Germany at Chinese universities Administrates DAAD fellowship programmes for Chinese PhD students and professors Supports networks “Deutschland Alumni”, i.e. former students and guest researchers of German universities in Chinawww.daad.org.cnDAAD Information Centers in ChinaDAAD Information Centers in ChinaDAAD Information Centre Shanghai DAAD上海信息中心 Thomas Willems 上海市巨鹿路628号 (富民路和襄阳北路之间) E-Mail: shanghai@daad.org.cn DAAD Information Centre Guangzhou DAAD广州信息中心 Thomas Korytko 广州中山大学外国语学院601房间 E-Mail: guangzhou@daad.org.cn Representatives of German Universities in Beijing (DAAD office): RWTH Aachen, TU Munich, U Jena, FU Berlin, U Cologne/NRW, U Konstanz, U SiegenFind out more...www.daad.org.cn - Detailed information about DAAD www.study-in.de sponsorship opportunities, - FAQ about studying and research in Germany (in Chinese), - Links to German institutions of higher education and research - Information about DAAD activities in China phd@daad.org.cn Ms. ZHENG Yi 郑怡 Tel. 010-6590 6656/6676 DAAD Beijing Office 朝阳区东三环北路8号 亮马河大厦二座1718室 北京 100004Find out more...Do you have any questions? 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