Country-related cooperation programme with Argentina (ALEARG)

Graduates, doctoral candidates and postdocs receive a scholarship to complete a study or research stay or a Master's, postgraduate or doctoral degree in Germany.

Graduates, doctoral candidates, postdocs or teachers at universities in Argentina or researchers at publicly funded institutions of Argentine nationality usually up to the age of 36.

1. Graduates may apply for a Master's or postgraduate course at a German university of up to two years
2. Doctoral candidates at a university in Argentina complete
   a) a doctoral stay of one year, or
   b) receive a short-term 2 to 6-month doctoral scholarship for Germany
3. Postdocs who finished their doctoral studies no longer than 3 years previously complete a
   a) 1-year or
   b) 2 to 6-month research visit to Germany

Co-funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of Argentina and the DAAD

• Preparatory German course in Argentina for scholarship holders from the humanities, economics and law as well as related subjects (DAAD)
• Intensive German language course (including accommodation and pocket money) for up to 6 months (DAAD)
• Travel allowance for outward and return journey (DAAD)
• Basic monthly payments (ME) of 1120 euros
• Monthly top-up payments (DAAD) of 180 euros (DAAD)
• Medical, accident and personal liability insurance (DAAD) and, if applicable, accompanying spouse and children (DAAD)
• Initial study and research allowance (DAAD)
• If applicable, allowance for spouse and children according to the DAAD guidelines (DAAD)
  
• Rent subsidy according to the DAAD guidelines for scholarship holders (DAAD)

The most important selection criteria are:

• Above-average academic achievements
• Quality of doctoral or research project