PROMOS

Study trips abroad for up to 6 months can be funded by universities with a scholarship on the basis of the DAAD programme PROMOS (Programme for the Enhancement of Student Mobility). The scholarships are funded by the Federal Ministry of Research and Education (BMBF) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).

From now on, stays in the United Kingdom as a non-EU member state can also be funded via PROMOS!

Funding categories The following funding categories are supported at the University of Koblenz with funds from the PROMOS programme:

Studies worldwide (1 to 6 months) Study visits for the purpose of writing a dissertation (also with a company) can also be funded. Funding for studies in the ERASMUS+ area is only possible in exceptional cases. In contrast, final theses can be funded without restriction in the ERASMUS+ area.

Internships worldwide (6 weeks to 6 months) Internships can also be funded by PROMOS. Applications for countries participating in the ERASMUS+ programme are made via the EU Service Point.

Please note that not all PROMOS scholarship opportunities described at the DAAD have been taken over by the University of Koblenz.

Application Requirements and Deadlines

Applicants

must be enrolled at the time of application and remain enrolled at the University of Koblenz during the entire stay abroad;
have German citizenship
or are treated the same as Germans in accordance with § 8 Paragraph 1 Number 2 ff, Paragraph 2, 2a and 3 BAföG (in this context, the wording of the law applies, which can be found at: www.das-neue-bafoeg.de) or
are non-German students and graduates who are enrolled in a degree programme at the University of Koblenz with the aim of obtaining a degree at the university.

For those persons described in the last two points, stays in the home country are excluded. The home country is the country in which the person has predominantly resided for at least five years.

Funding for doctoral students is not possible for studies and internships.

Application Process

Instructions for the application process

Please complete the application form electronically. Please note that we will also use the email address you provide in the form for communication during your stay abroad. Therefore, please be sure to give us your university e-mail address.
Send your complete application documents in a pdf file to Jennifer Päselt (jpaeselt@uni-koblenz.de). Please arrange the documents in the order given below (1-8).
Please also print out the complete application form, sign it and send the document by post to:

Universität Koblenz

Jennifer Päselt

Universitätsstraße 1

56070 Koblenz

Please note: Evaluations by lecturers are often sent directly to us. If this is the case for you, please make a corresponding note in the application form. We can accept reviews both as a pdf file and by regular mail.

Unfortunately, incomplete applications and applications not submitted by the deadline cannot be considered.

Necessary documents for application

Application documents for studies abroad (1-6 months)

PROMOS application form
Letter of motivation: Description and justification of the planned research stay, reasons for the selection of the host institution, relation to studies, etc.
Curriculum vitae in tabular form
KLIPS extract and, if applicable, copies of university certificates (Bachelor's degree or intermediate examination/preliminary diploma) or Abitur certificate (only for Bachelor's degree students)
If applicable, certificates of voluntary activities
List of planned courses at the host institution (at least 3 courses) and explanation of which courses correspond to these at the University of Koblenz (see template "Study Plan")
Proof of acceptance by the supervisor/contact partner abroad
Report of the supervising teacher with assessment of academic performance and language skills (see template). In the case of participation in an exchange programme, the nomination of the programme officer is sufficient.

Application documents for stays abroad (1-6 months) in connection with the preparation of a thesis for the acquisition of an academic degree (Bachelor, Master, Magister, Diplom, Staatsexamen)

PROMOS application form
Letter of motivation: Description and justification of the project with timetable and reasons why you are writing the thesis abroad.
Curriculum vitae in table form
KLIPS extract and, if applicable, copy of university transcripts (Bachelor's degree or intermediate examination/preliminary diploma) or Abitur certificate (only for Bachelor's degree students)
If applicable, certificates of voluntary activities
Confirmation from the supervising university teacher that the thesis has been assigned (see template)
Proof of acceptance by the supervisor/contact partner abroad
Report of the supervising teacher with assessment of academic performance and language skills (see template)

Application documents for internships abroad (6 weeks - 6 months)

PROMOS application form
Letter of motivation: Description of the content-related and subject-related focal points of your internship abroad and justification for the selection of the host institution
Curriculum vitae in table form
KLIPS extract and, if applicable, copy of university transcripts (Bachelor's degree or intermediate examination/preliminary diploma) or Abitur certificate (only for Bachelor's students)
If applicable, certificates of honorary activities
Internship agreement from the foreign training institution with contact details as well as information on the exact period and content of the internship (see template "Training Agreement")
Evaluation of the relevance of the internship by a teacher (see template)
Proof of knowledge of the required work language

Application Deadlines and Funding Period

Application period: 28 February (for stays between 1 January and 31 December)
Application period: 15 June (for stays between 1 July and 31 December)

Please note that your stay abroad must not have been completed before the application deadline. The second application round will only take place if funding is still available at that time.

Only stays abroad during the same calendar year as the application will be funded. The stay abroad can last until the subsequent year, but the grant will only be awarded for the corresponding calendar year. In principle, stays abroad - depending on the funding line - can be funded up to a maximum duration of 6 months per educational period.

Selection Criteria and Selection Procedure

PROMOS international scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic qualifications and personal suitability. After the application deadline, the applications are first checked for completeness and then evaluated by a university-internal selection committee according to a points system.

Applications for stays at partner universities (see list) and for mandatory internships will be given priority.

A decision can be expected at the end of March (application deadline 28 February) or at the end of July (application deadline 15 June).

Applicants will be notified of the decision in written form. There is no eligibility for a scholarship.

FAQ PROMOS

Do you have questions regarding PROMOS? Please take a look at our FAQ page first before submitting an individual enquiry.

How high is the PROMOS funding?

The amount of PROMOS funding consists of a monthly partial scholarship instalment (350 €, 450 € or 550 €) and/or a one-off flat-rate travel allowance. Both amounts are set by the DAAD and depend on the host country. Depending on the applicant's situation and the funds available, the selection committee decides how the individual applicants will be supported by PROMOS. In most cases, a PROMOS scholarship is awarded, which consists of a flat-rate travel allowance and monthly payments for part of the stay. The funding rates for 2022 can be found here. (Columns: Partial Stay Scholarship and Partial Mobility Scholarship.

Can I apply for PROMOS if I have already been funded by PROMOS or can I apply for two PROMOS scholarships consecutively?

In general, students can be funded with different measures within one educational stage (e.g. Bachelor), but the total funding period cannot exceed six months. Stays in different countries are possible. After changing from Bachelor's to Master's, students can again receive a maximum of six months' funding for stays abroad through PROMOS. Unlimited funding is available for participation in study trips and competitions.

I am already abroad at the time of the application deadline. Can I also be funded in retrospect?

My stay abroad has already been completed by the application deadline. Can I still be funded in retrospect?

What documents do I have to submit if I am in my first Bachelor's or Master's semester and no or only very few achievements have been entered in KLIPS yet?

Can I apply for funding for an internship at a German institute abroad (e.g. Goethe-Institut)?

Internships that are funded by other DAAD programmes cannot be funded via the PROMOS programme. This applies to the following internships: Internships at international organisations (e.g. the UN), EU institutions, institutions and organisations administering EU programmes, Germany's missions abroad, the German Humanities Institutes, the Goethe Institutes, the German Archaeological Institute and German schools abroad.

Can I receive funding for internships arranged via AIESEC or IASTE?

I already receive another scholarship/study abroad BAföG. Can I combine this with PROMOS?

This depends on the type and purpose of the scholarship. Other DAAD scholarships (e.g. Lehramt.International) and PROMOS may not be obtained at the same time. On the other hand, you can combine the Deutschlandstipendium and the Auslands-BAföG with PROMOS without any restrictions. Other scholarships that are privately funded can also be combined with PROMOS without any problems. In the case of scholarships from public funds, it depends on the purpose of the funding. For example, if you receive a travel allowance from public funds (e.g. from the German National Academic Foundation), you cannot receive a PROMOS travel allowance. However, we are likely to pay you a partial monthly scholarship. Please note that you must report the PROMOS funding to the BAföG office and scholarship providers.

I have applied for PROMOS and now want to withdraw my application or do not want to go abroad. What do I have to do?

For example, if you have received an acceptance for another scholarship or ultimately decide against the planned stay, please let us know as soon as possible. If you have not yet received any funds, notification by e-mail is sufficient. If you have already received funds (e.g. the travel allowance), you must also transfer them back to us as soon as possible. Please contact us for further information.

What do I need to consider when planning my stay in the host country?

Funding can only be provided for stays in countries for which there is no travel warning from the Federal Foreign Office. If a travel warning is issued during your stay, you are required to return to Germany. As a precautionary measure, you should register on the crisis precaution list for German citizens of the Federal Foreign Office (https://elefand.diplo.de). Please deregister from the list once you have returned to Germany.

When will I receive the decision on whether my project will be funded?

Who can I contact if I have further questions about PROMOS?

Information for Admitted Applicants

All PROMOS scholarship holders are required to submit the documents listed below and to document their stay in the form of a field report. Please meet the specified deadlines. Please inform us as soon as possible if you should shorten the duration of your stay and receive a partial monthly scholarship.

After approval

Complete the PROMOS Scholarship Agreement on your PC, print it out, sign it and return it via mail.
If necessary, submit any missing documents in accordance with the information in the letter of approval.
Arrange insurance cover for your stay abroad.

Immediately after your arrival abroad - within the first week

Have the Confirmation of Arrival signed by the contact person at the partner university/host institution and send it by e-mail to the address given on the form.

After your return - within 4 weeks

Have the Letter of Confirmation signed by the contact person at the partner university/host institution and send it by e-mail to the address given in the form. The host institution's/host university's own forms are also accepted.
Submit a copy of the Transcript of Records (studies).
Write a field report and send it by e-mail to the address given in the information sheet "Instructions for writing a field report"

Downloads

Documents for the application:

Documents for admitted applicants:

As a PROMOS scholarship holder, you are entitled to a scholarship certificate that you can use for future applications. You will receive the certificate from us as soon as we have received your complete documents (including a progress report) after the end of your stay.