Semester Grants for International Students in Germany

The program provides valuable experience in a world-class scientific environment, allowing participants to contribute to research projects and learn about the ESO organization. There is no application fee. 

Astronomy Knowledge: Interns should possess a broad knowledge and interest in basic astronomy, including topics like:

Stargazing

How telescopes work

Key astronomical objects

Language Skills: Good knowledge of both English and German is required.

University of Bonn SDG Fellowship 2026 in Germany. It is one of the Major Fellowship Programs in Germany for International candidates. The Duration of the Bonn SDG Fellowship 2026 is 3 to 12 Months. The Objective of the SDG Fellowship is to carry out Research on Sustainable Development Goals-related topics at the University of Bonn. 

Selection Criteria

Academic Quality and Mutual Benefit (50%)

Strategic Relevance and Potential for Future Cooperation (50%)

Required Documents

Online form

Project description (PDF)

Fellow’s CV (PDF)

Financing plan (Excel)

The scholarship holders receive a place at the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Berlin School of Economics and Law (HWR Berlin), or University of Potsdam. The study programme is limited to only 1 semester. An internship is an important part of the IES programme and is designed to provide international work experience and to develop personal and professional skills.

Programme Description

The International Excellence Scholarship Programme (IES) is a scholarship programme that enables ambitious students of all fields of study from Eastern and Southeastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia with above-average grades to spend a semester abroad in Berlin. 

Admission Requirements: 

For taking admission, aspirants must have a previous degree certificate with excellent academic achievement.

Language Requirement: 

If English is not your first language, then you will need to show that your English language skills are at a high enough level to succeed in your studies.

University of Excellence

Talent. Excellence. Responsibility. Our TUM Agenda 2030 is readying our university for the future and turning it into an innovative force shaping societal change.

Gender & Diversity at TUM

The Technical University of Munich cultivates a university culture of appreciation, openness and diversity. That is why TUM takes a holistic approach to implementing its Gender & Diversity Strategy. Two central units, the Gender Equality Office and the Staff Unit Diversity & Equal Opportunities, develop, 

Studying

Freie Universität Berlin offers over 150 degree programs in all areas of study. Whether you are looking to do a bachelor’s, master’s, or even a doctoral degree, we have the program for you. Freie Universität students benefit from our partnerships with hundreds of universities around the world.

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