The document describes several exchange programs offered by Cultural Vistas and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The programs include internships, language courses, study tours, research grants and scholarships for students and professionals to gain international experience in Germany. Funding is provided for housing, tuition, stipends and other costs, with opportunities available at varying education levels from high school through faculty positions. The programs aim to foster cultural and academic exchange between Germany and other countries.

2. A nonprofit organization, Cultural Vistas annually serves more than 5,000 students,
professionals, and emerging leaders through career-focused international internships,
educational study tours, language immersion and cultural exchange programs in the United
States and around the world.
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly-funded independent
organization of higher education institutions in Germany. Each year DAAD provides
information and financial support to 100,000 highly-qualified students and faculty for
international research and study.

3. • Bachelor & Master’s programs offered
• No tuition fees
• 1500+ English language degree programs

4. • 2 in 1: work experience & cultural immersion
• Build a global professional profile: network, skills,
trends in the field
• Professional use of foreign language skills

5. • Generous federal funding for research
• Fourth in number of articles in international
scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: China, 3rd: U.K.)
• A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level
research infrastructure

6. CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Fields
Open to all especially Vocational, STEM, Business, Agriculture
Standing
Ages 18 – 24
Components
Language course, Study-semester, Internship
Duration
Year-long
Funding
International flight, housing in a dorm or with a host family, tuition, language
training, health insurance, seminar travel in Germany
Participants
75
Language level
None required, some preferred
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

7. CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields
STEM & others related to innovation & entrepreneurship
Standing
Ages 18 – 30; Sophomore or Junior at time of application
Components
Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project
Duration
8 weeks in summer plus service project during the following Fall semester
Funding
Travel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC;
accommodations, public transportation, and emergency medical coverage for
the duration of the internship
Participants
Up to 12
Language level
4 semesters of college level or equivalent
Intensive Language Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

8. Fields
International Relations, Public Policy, Political Science, Law and related
Standing
Ages 18 – 30; rising Junior or above
Components
Internship in a German State Parliament
Duration
1–3 months
Funding
€ 670/month
Participants
10
Language level
High-level written and verbal
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Intensive Language Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

9. Fields
STEM, Applied Arts
Standing
Rising Sophomore or above
Components
Internship
Duration
2–12 months
Funding
Fee for internship placement: $775; paid internship, varies by company; stipend
covers basic living expenses in host city
Participants
Varies
Language level
Varies; most internships are conducted in English
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Intensive Language Course

10. CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Fields
All
Standing
Rising Junior or above
Components
Internship, optional Language Course
Duration
2.5–12 months
Funding
Fee for internship placement and work authorization: $875; Cultural Vistas
scholarship stipends available; internships may be paid or unpaid
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
Two years at college level or equivalent
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

11. CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Fields
All
Standing
Current enrollment
Components
Internship
Duration
1–12 months
Funding
Fee for work authorization: $450; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
None
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

12. Fields
Any field with an interest in innovation and entrepreneurship
Standing
Ages 18 – 30; rising Junior or above
Components
Internship at a startup in Berlin; optional language course
Duration
1-3 months
Funding
Fee for internship placement: 650 €
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
Fluent English; German a plus
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

13. Fields
Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German
Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components
Internship in the German Parliament
Duration
2 months
Funding
Approximately € 1800/month
Participants
Varies
Language level
Fluent
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

14. Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Research Internship
Duration
10–12 weeks in summer
Funding
€ 650/month + health insurance
Participants
300
Language level
None
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

15. Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Internship; Study; Thesis Research
Duration
4–10 months
Funding
€ 650/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
Varies
Language level
Dependent on course of study
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

16. Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore, or Junior
Components
Summer course
Duration
3–4 weeks
Funding
€ 850 stipend + travel subsidy
Participants
Varies
Language level
Two years at college level
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Intensive Language Course

17. Fields
All
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Language course
Duration
2 months
Funding
€ 2300 lump sump + health insurance + travel subsidy
Participants
Varies
Language level
Three semesters of college German
CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Berlin Startup Program
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
Intensive Language Course
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

18. Research Grant
RISE Professional
Study Scholarship
Internships & Study Abroad
The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described
in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:
• EMGIP – Landtag
• IAESTE [enrolled Ph.D. students also encouraged to apply]
• Internship Placements
• Work Authorization Services
• Berlin Startup Program
Internships Abroad
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

19. RISE Professional
Study Scholarship
Internships & Study Abroad
Research Grant
Internships Abroad
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Fields
All
Standing
Graduating Seniors, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany, PhD students,
or Post-docs
Components
Research, Study & Research
Duration
1 – 10 months, or full PhD
Funding
€ 750-1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
70
Language level
Dependent on research language

20. Study Scholarship
Internships & Study Abroad
Research Grant
Internships Abroad
RISE Professional
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Standing
Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students (and exceptional advanced
Undergraduate)
Components
Research internships
Duration
10 – 12 weeks
Funding
€ 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
75
Language level
None

21. Internships & Study Abroad
Research Grant
Internships Abroad
RISE Professional
Study Scholarship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Fields
All except: Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry
Standing
Graduating senior or those who have received a Bachelors within the last six
years
Components
Study
Duration
2 years
Funding
€ 750/month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
70
Language level
Dependent on research/study language

22. Research Grant
Internships Abroad
RISE Professional
Study Scholarship
Internships & Study Abroad
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
The following programs are available to graduate level candidates as described
in the Undergraduate Opportunities section:
• EMGIP – Bundestag
• University Summer Course
• Intensive Language Course

23. Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Faculty
Components
Cultural and professional tour customized to a group
Duration
Varies, short-term; usually 1-3 weeks
Funding
Fees vary by study tour
Benefits
Utilize Cultural Vistas network of companies throughout Germany to provide a
cultural experience with educational, professional, and hands-on insight into a
variety of fields.
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

24. Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Sample STEM Study Tour Itinerary:
Week 1 Highlights: Berlin
• Cultural Events: Boat Tour, Berlin Wall, Reception at the U.S. Embassy
• Company Visits: Siemens, Bayer, German Aerospace Center
• University Research: Fraunhofer Center for Medical Mechatronics,
Computer Science at TU Berlin, DFG MATHEON
Week 2 Highlights: Munich
• Cultural Events: Historic City Tour, museum visits, Excursion with DAAD
exchange students
• Company Visits: BMW, EADS/Airbus, Innovation and Founding Center
Biotechnology
• University Relations: Max Planck Institute for Biochemistry, TU Munich
Hospital, Neurosciences at LMU Biocenter, Helmholtz Comprehensive
Pneumology Center
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

25. Custom Study Tour
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
All universities are eligible; students must have completed 4 semesters of study
Components
Internships as well as [optional] applicant screening, orientation seminars,
housing assistance, or language courses
Duration
Summer or semester long
Funding
Varies by institution
Benefits
Programs are developed in conjunction with university faculty and staff to
accommodate course credits, curricula, or unique institutional/departmental
needs.
Custom Internship Program
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

26. Custom Study Tour
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism, Cultural Management,
Non-profit Administration & more
Standing
U.S. citizens up to age 40 with a minimum of five years of relevant, full-time
work experience
Components
German language training, high-level work placements, and professional
development seminars
Duration
6-9 months + intensive language training
Funding
€ 3000/month + program-related travel, health insurance, and dependent
stipend
Participants
Up to 15
Language level
Welcome but not required
Custom Internship Program
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

27. Custom Study Tour
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Study Abroad & Administration
Standing
Senior administrators, policy makers, and experts in the field
Components
Informational trip
Duration
1 week
Funding
All costs except international travel
Benefits
Gives participants an overview of the latest developments and programmatic
innovations at German universities and research institutions.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

28. Custom Study Tour
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Full-time university faculty for 2+ years
Components
Study trip
Duration
7 – 12 days
Funding
€ 50/student/day up to € 9,600
Benefits
Funds one faculty member to accompany 10 – 15 students on a study tour in
Germany, visiting universities and interacting with German students.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

29. Custom Study Tour
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All but German Studies/Language/Literature/Translation
Standing
PhD or equivalent; working full-time at a U.S. university
Components
Language course
Duration
4 weeks
Funding
€ 1800 lump sum + Health Insurance
Benefits
Spend a month of intensive German language instruction in a small class with
fellow academics from around the world.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

30. Custom Study Tour
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
All
Standing
Full-time faculty for 2+ years
Components
Research
Duration
1 – 3 months
Funding
€ 2000 – € 2300/month
Benefits
Can be used at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories
anywhere in Germany.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

31. Custom Study Tour
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Natural Sciences, Earth Sciences, related disciplines
Standing
Researcher at a university or non-profit institution
Components
Host a German bachelors student or researcher
Duration
2 – 3 months
Funding
All students’ cost
Benefits
Enriches North American labs with German students and plants the seeds for
future collaboration.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

32. Custom Study Tour
Visiting Professorships
Fields
Varies each year
Standing
Scientists & Administrators
Components
Informational trip
Duration
1 week
Funding
All costs except international travel
Benefits
The scientific focus changes each year, but the goal is for participants to initiate
close cooperation with German colleagues, either in their specific research area
or at an institutional level.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

33. Custom Study Tour Fields
All
Standing
PhD or other terminal degree
Components
Guest lectureship in Germany
Duration
1 – 4 semesters
Funding
Standard German professor salary + health insurance & travel subsidy
Benefits
The lack of restrictions on which disciplines and subject matter are to be taught
makes this one of DAAD’s most dynamic programs. Courses need not be taught
in German.
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

34. Common Mistakes
• Students who don’t want to go to Germany, just “abroad”
• Applications not proofread or track changes visible
• Do not meet eligibility requirements but apply anyways – should research
thoroughly before taking the time to submit applications
• Do not contact alumni or attend an info session on programs

35. Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
Through our internship placement programs we are meeting a growing demand for
individuals who possess the skills necessary for success in a globally oriented society. In
2014, Cultural Vistas awarded 38 scholarships totaling more than $46,500 to support
low or unpaid internships overseas. Additionally, we awarded 13 stipends to individuals
to participate in language courses while abroad.
Learn more: culturalvistas.org/scholarships

36. Funding Types
• Fellowships
• Grants
• Placements
Funding in Germany
• www.funding-guide.de
• www.profellow.com
Germany Information
• German University Liaison Offices
• www.study-in.de
• www.research-in-germany.de

37. Upcoming Info Sessions and Webinars
• 10/28 – Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
Program: final webinar and Q&A session
• 11/18 – CBYX, IAESTE, and Internships Abroad
joint webinar and Q&A session
More information on upcoming events:
www.culturalvistas.org/events
www.daad.org

38. Thank you for joining us!
We will answer questions after a
short break

39. Alumni share impact of Germany
Laura Burnett – Alumna, Summer Internship Program
• Communications Intern at NRW.BANK in Düsseldorf
• Completed a 4-week intensive language course at the CDC
Berlin prior to internship
Sarah Braden – Alumna, DAAD RISE
• Intern at the Forschungszentrum Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe Institute
of Technology) in 2006
• Studied Physics at Northwestern University; graduated in 2008

40. Ruth Conkling, Assistant Program Officer, Robert Bosch
Foundation Fellowship Program & Alumni Association and
the Cultural Vistas Fellowship
rconkling@culturalvistas.org
Ronda Rutherford, Assistant Program Officer, Internships
Abroad
rrutherford@culturalvistas.org
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