DAAD-Leibniz-Scholarships - Deadline for applications is January 15th 2005.

Abstract:
The Leibniz Association and the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) jointly offer
scholarships for highly qualified foreign graduates, doctoral students and postdocs who
would like to work at a Leibniz-Institute. The Leibniz-Institutes work interdisciplinary and
combine basic and applied research. The mission of each Leibniz-Institute defines
possible research topics. Deadline for applications is January 15th 2005.
The programme offers three types of scholarships:
Type A: Scholarships for doctoral candidates - doctorate in Germany
Funding duration up to 36 months , age limit: 32
Type B: Scholarships for doctoral candidates - doctorate in the applicant's home country
Funding duration: 6 - 24 months, age limit: 36
Type C: Scholarships for postdocs
Funding duration: 6 - 24 months, age limit: 42
The scholarships will initially be awarded for up to 12 months and can be prolonged if
neces-sary. The funding for doctoral students amounts to at least 975 € per month,
additionally scholars receive support for international travel expenses and health
insurance. If necessary, a family allowance can be granted as well. Postdocs receive a
monthly amount of 1840 €, with-out any additional allowances.
German language skills are generally required. For applicants in the field of natural
sciences and engineering a good knowledge of English may be sufficient. Applicants for
type B fund-ing need to prove that they are admitted as a doctoral candidate at their home
university.
Further information:
http://www.wgl.de/extern/stellen/Daad/index.html
www.daad.de/deutschland/de/2.4.7.4.html
Application form:
www.daad.de/deutschland/de/2.7.3.html