2. Cultural Vistas is a non-profit organization facilitating professional exchange programs for
Americans seeking overseas experiential opportunities and visitors coming to the United
States. Established in 1950, Cultural Vistas is committed to fostering global learning
opportunities that enrich career and leadership development.
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 now offered
• Little or no tuition fees
• 900+ 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
• Third in number of articles in international
scientific journals (1st: U.S., 2nd: Japan)
• A long scientific tradition that ensures a high level
research infrastructure

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

7. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
STEM fields especially Environmental Sciences
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Independent Work Abroad
Internship Placements
Standing
Ages 18 – 30 with rising Junior or Senior status
Components
Virtual Collaboration, Internship Placement, Service Project
Duration
8 weeks in summer
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Funding
Travel stipends including pre-departure orientation and re-entry in NYC and
emergency medical coverage for the duration of the internship
Participants
Up to 12
Language level
4 semesters of college level or equivalent

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

9. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
STEM
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Standing
Sophomore & Junior
Components
Internship
Duration
2–12 months
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Funding
Paid internship, varies by company
Participants
Varies
Language level
None required; some encouraged

10. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
All
Cultural Vistas Fellwship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Standing
Sophomore
Components
Internship, [optional] Language Course
Duration
3–12 months
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Funding
Fee for internship placement: $775; some paid internships and Cultural Vistas
scholarship stipends available
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
Two years at college level or equivalent

11. CBYX for Young Professionals
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Fields
All
Standing
Enrolled students; Sophomore
Components
Internship
Duration
3–12 months
Funding
Fee for visa processing: $400; limited number of Cultural Vistas scholarships
Participants
Unlimited
Language level
None

12. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
Vocational, Technical
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Standing
Enrolled students with 4 semesters completed & up to 27 years of age; in a
vocational field
Components
Language course, Internship
Duration
3 months in summer
Funding
€ 300/month + international flight and housing
Participants
Up to 10
Language level
One semester or equivalent by program commencement

13. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
Political Science, International Relations, Law, History, Economics, German
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Graduate Student
Components
Internship in the German Parliament
Duration
2 months
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Funding
Approximately € 1100/month
Participants
Varies
Language level
Fluent

14. CBYX for Young Professionals
Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
EMGIP - Landtag
IAESTE
Internship Placements
Work Authorization Services
Standing
Sophomore, Junior
Components
Research Internship
Duration
8–12 weeks in summer
WISP
EMGIP - Bundestag
RISE
Undergraduate Scholarship
University Summer Course
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Funding
€ 650/month + health insurance
Participants
300
Language level
None

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

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

17. Bosch Fellowship
Fields
Business, Law, Urban Planning, Public Policy, Journalism & more
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Summer Law School
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 phases, & seminars
Duration
6-9 months + intensive language training
Funding
€ 3000/month + travel, health insurance, & dependent stipend
Participants
Up to 15
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Language level
Welcome but not required

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

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

20. Bosch Fellowship
Fields
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Standing
Graduating senior, Masters, & PhD students
Components
Research internships
Duration
2 – 6 months
Summer Law School
Funding
€ 650 – € 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
75
Language level
None
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

21. Bosch Fellowship
Fields
All
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Standing
PhD students, Post-docs, Graduate students pursuing PhD in Germany
Components
Research
Duration
1 – 10 months
Summer Law School
Funding
€ 1000 /month + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
70
Language level
Dependent on research language
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

22. Bosch Fellowship
Fields
All except German Studies, German Language & Literature, German Translation
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Standing
Graduate students
Components
Language course
Duration
2 months
Summer Law School
Funding
€ 2300 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
varies
Language level
Three semesters of college German
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

23. Bosch Fellowship
Fields
Law
Internships Abroad
Study Scholarship
RISE Professional
Research Grant
Intensive Language Courses
Standing
Second and third year law students
Components
Seminar; Internship
Duration
5 weeks
Summer Law School
Funding
€ 650 lump sum + health insurance & travel subsidy
Participants
varies
Language level
Preferred
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

24. Custom Study Tour
Fields
All
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Standing
Faculty
Components
Cultural and professional tour customized to a group
Duration
Varies, short-term; usually 1-3 weeks
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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.

25. Custom Study Tour
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
Sample Study Tour Itinerary:
Week 1 Highlights: Berlin
• Cultural Events: City Boat Tour, Berlin Wall memorial, 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

26. Custom Study Tour
Fields
All
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
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.
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs

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

28. Custom Study Tour
Fields
All
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Standing
Full-time university faculty for 2+ years
Components
Study trip
Duration
7 – 12 days
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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.

29. Custom Study Tour
Fields
All but German Studies/Language/Literature/Translation
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Standing
PhD or equivalent; working full-time at a U.S. university
Components
Language course
Duration
4 weeks
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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.

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

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

32. Custom Study Tour
Fields
Varies each year
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Standing
Scientists & Administrators
Components
Informational trip
Duration
1 week
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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.

33. Custom Study Tour
Fields
All
Custom Internship Program
Germany Today
Group Study Visit
Learn German
Research Grant
Standing
PhD or other terminal degree
Components
Guest lectureship in Germany
Duration
1 – 4 semesters
RISE Worldwide
Science Tour
Visiting Professorships
= Cultural Vistas Programs
= DAAD Programs
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.

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 contact
program teams first before taking the time to submit applications

35. Funding Types
• Fellowships vs. Placements
• Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
Funding in Germany
• German University Liaison Offices
•
www.funding-guide.de
•
www.study-in.de
•
www.research-in-germany.de
•
www.profellow.com

36. Outreach Opportunities
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Alumni Groups
DAAD Young Ambassadors
DAAD Research Ambassadors
University Fairs
Webinars
Newsletters: Program Reminders

37. Katja Kurz, University Relations Coordinator
kkurz@culturalvistas.org
connect with us: facebook | twitter | tumblr
culturalvistas.org
Amra Dumisic, Program & Information Officer
dumisic@daad.org
connect with us: facebook | twitter | LinkedIn
daad.org

38. •
Katja Kurz – Cultural Vistas
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Amra Dumisic – DAAD
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Katharina Wilke – GACC of the Southern U.S.
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Yolanda McGill – McGill Law
Thank you for joining us!