#GermanyStudy# Introduction: Not only are there scholarships for undergraduate and postgraduate students to study in Germany, but doctoral and postdoctoral students can also apply for scholarships to study in Germany. Below are the scholarships that can be applied for to study in Germany for a doctoral degree. Welcome to read and reference!

1. Scholarships that can be applied for by doctoral students studying in Germany

1. Humboldt Fund

It is one of the most recognized scholarships in Germany and is to commemorate Germany. Established by the great scientist Alexander von Humboldt. In fact, Ph.D. scholarships are not the main recipients of the Humboldt Scholarship. The money given is higher than that of ordinary scholarships, about more than 2,000 euros per month. Its main recipients are scientific researchers who continue their studies after graduating from the Ph.D., and it takes four years after graduating from the Ph.D. Those within 4-12 years can apply for Postdoctoral Researcher, and those with doctoral degrees between 4 and 12 years can apply for Experienced Researcher. It is worth mentioning that scientific researchers who receive funding from the Humboldt Fund are generally called "Humboldt Scholars". This is regarded as a hat and title in China, and it is a great bonus for future evaluations of professional titles and fund applications. .

2. EU Marie Curie Project

It is one of the most funded projects in Europe. It is more difficult to apply for than the Humboldt Scholarship, and the money is better than the Humboldt Fund. More, there is about 50,000 Euros of funding per year before tax for PhD students. This scholarship is not only within Germany, but also within Europe, so you can also apply for doctoral studies in other European countries. The OMA project is mainly divided into two sub-projects, one is Research Networks: Support for Innovative Training Networks (ITN for short), this sub-project is to train doctoral students for universities and scientific research institutions; the other sub-project is Individual Fellows: Support for Experienced Researchers Undertaking Mobility between Countries, optionally to the Non-academic Sector (IF), this sub-project is funded for postdoctoral and researcher-level researchers. Like the Humboldt Fund, researchers who receive funding are generally called "EU Marie Curie Scholars", which is also used as a hat and title in China. It is worth mentioning that the OMA project is usually regarded as a scholarship, but it is actually different from ordinary scholarships because the funded personnel must sign a work contract with their unit, so they can sign the work contract. You have to pay personal income tax and various social security just like working in a company, so you also enjoy social welfare security.

　3. CSC Scholarship

It is still the mainstream way for Chinese students to study abroad. After all, Humboldt and Omar mentioned above belong to a very small number of outstanding people. The scope of CSC funding is also gradually expanding. Originally, CSC did not support applicants with master's degrees abroad. Starting around 2015, students with master's degrees abroad can also apply. The respondent has a friend who graduated with a master's degree in Germany. I applied to CSC to continue my doctoral studies. The intensity of CSC funding is much weaker than that of Humboldt and Omar. It is about more than 1,000 euros per month. However, Germany has relatively low consumption, or even the lowest, among developed countries at the same level. Therefore, ordinary cities have so much money. It's enough to spend, and you can save some money if you save a little.

4. DAAD (German Academic Exchange Center) and DFG (German Science Foundation)

If you have to compare, these two scholarships are equivalent to China’s CSC, which are aimed at university students. For most ordinary people, the level of funding is similar to that of CSC.

5. Chinese Academy of Sciences-DAAD Joint Scholarship

This scholarship program provides doctoral students from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) with 1-2 years of study in Germany. annual research funding. This project does not support applicants who aim to obtain a German doctorate. Applicants of this project will still obtain a doctorate from a Chinese institution. Doctoral students conducting scientific research at institutes affiliated to the Max Planck Society and the Fraunhofer Society are not eligible. At the time of application, the applicant must have studied for a doctoral degree in China for no more than three years in principle.

6. School-level scholarships

In addition, many universities in Germany also have their own scholarships for outstanding master’s graduates (even undergraduates) of their own schools to study at the school. PhD. The school where the respondent holds a master's degree has a scholarship called the International Graduate School established by the school. Students from other schools who plan to come here to study for a Ph.D. can also apply, and the monthly funding is about 2,000 euros. Therefore, even if you cannot apply for CSC or DAAD, you can still check to see if the school you are applying for has any scholarships provided by the school.

2. German doctoral study abroad system

1. Personal mentoring system

Find a doctoral supervisor to guide you in completing your doctoral thesis, based on your major and research Depending on the field, you can complete research on your own or with other researchers. The study time is generally limited to 3-5 years (the fastest is 3 years). There is no application deadline, and students can prepare for visas if they are matched with tutors and are not limited to a certain admission time, so the flexibility is relatively high.

2. Structured doctoral system

The doctoral program is very similar to the doctoral programs in English-speaking countries. The doctoral steering committee of a certain major or department first formulates a doctoral training plan. A team of doctoral supervisors is selected to be responsible for the training of a group of doctoral students. Fill up the PhD time through courses, teaching assistants or research assistants, seminars and projects, and guide students to complete the transformation from academic rookies to academic experts within three to five years.

But the key difference is that apprenticeships offer a more independent and flexible model, with no mandatory attendance at research lectures, deadlines or courses. You will focus on completing research and writing your thesis. A structured PhD program requires you to attend and complete mandatory lectures, seminars and interim assessments on the research topic. You will undertake transferable skills training in academic/scientific methods and soft skills. You will work individually and collaboratively on a wider research project with a team of students and academics on the programme.

3. Guide to writing a personal statement for studying in Germany

1. Content

The personal statement requires students to introduce their study background and their professional background. The center will describe it. What German schools want to see is an introduction to the student's major. You need to see how much you love your major from your personal statement. You can show your achievements and efforts in your major to the admissions committee. According to teachers, teachers have to read many documents every day, and they only have two or three minutes to read your document. Your personal statement should attract the teacher's attention and leave a good impression on the teacher.

2. Writing Steps

Before writing, you should first conceive what you want to write in your mind. Start with the student’s professional background, the direction you want to research and your future. A plan, analyze and describe these three points in detail. You can find and write out the materials for writing these three points on the draft paper, and then start writing formally. Your beginning should indicate your intention, simply First introduce yourself and briefly describe the student's experience. This does not require a lot of lyricism. You have to sell yourself in your personal statement. At the end, you should talk about your future plans, which can be describing your short-term learning goals or long-term career plans.

3. Things to note

When you describe your experience in your personal statement, don’t write down everything you have, only the ones that are relevant to the major you are applying for. Yes, you have to know clearly what kind of personal statement the admissions teachers want to see. When you express your personal opinions in your personal statement, you must give specific examples. If you just express your opinions, your personal statement will not be very convincing. Your content should be logical and should not conflict with your resume and letters of recommendation. Of course, your personal statement should not overlap with other information. We often see students applying online writing templates, which makes the personal statement look very bland. You can look at sample essays online to find ideas, but you don’t need to use the exact same template as the ones online. Don't write your personal statement to be too perfect. Make sure you have appropriate weaknesses to show.

4. Introduction to the direction of studying and employment in Germany

1. Staying in Germany

Germany is currently at a stage where the aging population is serious, and the domestic population supplies the needs of society. It is quite demanding, so we pay special attention to outstanding overseas talents. Graduates who have successfully completed their studies in Germany are even more popular. It is very advantageous for everyone to stay here.

The positions you can work for are in all walks of life, and generally the recognition of enterprises is relatively high. If you enter a relevant enterprise for internship during your studies, then submit an application for formal employment after completing your studies. It will be higher.

For ordinary students, the annual starting salary of employment is above 50,000 euros. After graduation, they can unconditionally apply for a job-seeking visa for one and a half years. After working for two years, they can submit a long-term residence application. After five years, you can submit an application for permanent residence.

2. Returning to China

First of all, the government has provided very good policy benefits for everyone. It will specially carry out job fairs between returning students and companies to build a good A bridge that facilitates communication between the two parties and facilitates two-way selection, improving the efficiency of talent screening.

Next, companies will recognize the academic qualifications, skills and innovation of international students more, because different training methods can help everyone gain experience that is different from those in China. In this way, when applying for jobs, the advantages of international students will actually be A little more obvious.

If you have plans to start your own business, don’t ignore the advantages provided by the government. You can submit a tax exemption application, and you can also move to an industrial park to enjoy better hardware facilities and equipment. The premise is that your project can be approved.

3. Other Countries

As a big country in Europe, the degree of recognition of academic qualifications issued by universities in Germany is still relatively high. No matter which country you want to go to for employment, As long as the academic qualifications are certified, the starting point will not be discounted and will even be more advantageous.

It is recommended that you start with a joint venture company, because in this way your language advantage will be more obvious. Of course, it will be more difficult to apply for a job in a strange country, and you need to be prepared to endure hardships.