DLR–DAAD Research Fellowships for Non-German Citizens

The
new “DLR – DAAD Research Fellowships” are now available on offer in the fields
of Space, Aeronautics, Energy and Transportation Research. Non-German
applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

The
German Aerospace Center (DLR) is the national aeronautics and space research
center of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its extensive research and
development work in aeronautics, space, energy, transport, digitalization, and
security is integrated into national and international cooperative ventures.

The
German Academic Exchange Service or DAAD (German: Deutscher Akademischer
Austauschdienst) is the largest German support organization in the field of
international academic co-operation.

Course
Level: Fellowships
are available to pursue research.

Study
Subject:
Research Area: Space
Research Topic: Application and comparison of different kinds of Digital
Elevation Models from satellite data including the panoramic camera scan from
CORONA data for cultural heritage sites monitoring.

Scholarship
Award:
Fellowship Value

Type	Monthly Installment	Possible Additional Payments
A	1,365 Euros (plus allowance for materials of 102 Euros)	e.g. flat-rate travel allowance, health insurance, family allowances
B	2,000 Euros	none
C	2,300 Euros	none

Number
of Scholarships: One
opening is available.

Scholarship
can be taken in Germany

Eligibility: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for the
scholarship:

Required
Qualification: The candidate should have a strong background in mapping
archaeological sites by using GIS and remote sensing technology. A high level
of publications in international journals and conferences is expected.
Advantageous Skills: Good knowledge about mapping landscape deformation and
assessing types and changes of landform.

At
the time of their application, applicants for a DLR-DAAD Fellowship must

be
able to prove their outstanding study or research achievements,
Type
A:
have completed their studies or research with a university degree,
Type
B:
have completed their studies with a doctorate/Ph.D./Candidate (Russia),
Type
C:
Applicants must be working in higher education or at a research institute;
positions are open to outstandingly-qualified academics and scientists who
should generally hold a doctorate/ Ph.D.,
have
an excellent knowledge of English, please provide evidence of this through
the submission of appropriate language certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/217);
a knowledge of German is advantageous,
have
completed their last degree in the last six years (Type A) or have
completed their doctorate in the last two years (Type B) or assessed
individually according to prerequisites (Type C),
Not
be of German nationality.

Nationality:
Non-German
applicants are eligible to apply for this fellowship.

College
Admission Requirement

Entrance
Requirements: The candidate should have a strong background in mapping
archaeological sites by using GIS and remote sensing technology.

English
Language Requirements: Applicants must have an excellent knowledge of English,
please provide evidence of this through the submission of appropriate language
certificates (e.g. TOEFL: 550/217); a knowledge of German is advantageous.

How
to Apply:
The application procedure occurs online through the DAAD online portal. You are also requested to
send the “Application Summary” (pdf file), which is generated in the DAAD
portal after the online application procedure has been completed, by email
to dlr-daad-program-at-daad.de. Furthermore, your referees should send the
hard copies of the letters of recommendation to the application address by post

Application
Deadline: Fellowship
application deadline is September 10, 2017.

Scholarship Link