PROMOS (DAAD)
Go Abroad with the PROMOS Scholarship!
Receive a PROMOS scholarship for study-related stays abroad for up to four months! PROMOS awards scholarships for the following activities:
- Study abroad
- Research stays worldwide
- Internships abroad
- Study trips worldwide
General Requirements for funding:
- enrolled students and partly doctoral students of all disciplines at 51猎奇 are eligible for funding
- students must have completed at least two semesters of their undergraduate course of study
PROMOS is a scholarship program established by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It provides German universities with funds to finance short stays abroad in order to enhance the mobility of students.
In the funding line "Study Abroad", study stays at foreign universities can be funded - both at partner universities of 51猎奇 and for self-organized semesters abroad as a freemover.
- The stay must last at least one month
- a maximum of four months can be funded
- longer semesters abroad can be funded by the , if applicable
- PROMOS funding can only be applied for if no Erasmus+ funding is possible, i.e. outside the or also in the Erasmus+ area if there is no cooperation.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded in this funding line.
In the funding line "Research Abroad", research stays worldwide can be funded that are prescribed in the curriculum of a degree program or serve to prepare a final thesis.
- The research stay must last at least one month
- As a rule, a maximum of four months is funded.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded in this funding line.
In the funding line "Internship abroad", internships abroad outside the Erasmus+ area can be funded.
- the internship abroad must last at least four weeks.
- a maximum of six months can be funded
- only internships that are completed area can be funded. The Erasmus+ Internship Grant offers funding for internships in the Erasmus+ area.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded under this funding line.
Here you will find frequently asked questions. Please feel free to contact us for further questions and advice.
PROMOS funding can be awarded for up to six months per study period - i.e. for a maximum of 6 months each in the Bachelor's and Master's programs. Renewed PROMOS funding is possible if:
- the contingent of six months has not yet been used up or
- the first funding was granted in the Bachelor's program and you are now enrolled in a Master's program.
Yes, study-related stays in Switzerland can be funded with PROMOS, as Switzerland is not an Erasmus+ program country.
You can submit all application documents for PROMOS in German as well as in English.
Knowledge of the working or study language or the national language must be certified. No specific language level is required, although a B2 level is considered a reasonable minimum level to be able to study and work successfully in the target country. With a higher language level, you will receive more points in the evaluation of the selection committee, if applicable. A maximum of 10 points will be awarded for language competence.
We strongly recommend that you take out the following insurances:
- International health insurance (for stays outside the EU)
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
As a PROMOS scholarship holder, you have access to the inexpensive , which offers a comprehensive all-inclusive package - which also covers pandemic cases, among other things.
We strive to deliver the selection decision as soon as possible after the application deadline. You can expect to hear back no later than eight weeks after the deadline.
The PROMOS scholarship currently supports study-related stays abroad with a partial scholarship rate for the stay (鈧�350-550/month). The lump sums are set annually by the DAAD. A maximum of four months can be funded.
You can find more information here.
In general, we accept all language certificates that:
- are not older than 2 years
- have been issued by universities or language schools and
- indicate language competence according to the (A1-C2).
For details, please refer to the application instructions for the individual funding lines.
Receive a PROMOS scholarship for study-related stays abroad for up to four months! PROMOS awards scholarships for the following activities:
- Study abroad
- Research stays worldwide
- Internships abroad
- Study trips worldwide
General Requirements for funding:
- enrolled students and partly doctoral students of all disciplines at 51猎奇 are eligible for funding
- students must have completed at least two semesters of their undergraduate course of study
PROMOS is a scholarship program established by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. It provides German universities with funds to finance short stays abroad in order to enhance the mobility of students.
In the funding line "Study Abroad", study stays at foreign universities can be funded - both at partner universities of 51猎奇 and for self-organized semesters abroad as a freemover.
- The stay must last at least one month
- a maximum of four months can be funded
- longer semesters abroad can be funded by the , if applicable
- PROMOS funding can only be applied for if no Erasmus+ funding is possible, i.e. outside the or also in the Erasmus+ area if there is no cooperation.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded in this funding line.
In the funding line "Research Abroad", research stays worldwide can be funded that are prescribed in the curriculum of a degree program or serve to prepare a final thesis.
- The research stay must last at least one month
- As a rule, a maximum of four months is funded.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded in this funding line.
In the funding line "Internship abroad", internships abroad outside the Erasmus+ area can be funded.
- the internship abroad must last at least four weeks.
- a maximum of six months can be funded
- only internships that are completed area can be funded. The Erasmus+ Internship Grant offers funding for internships in the Erasmus+ area.
- Doctoral students cannot be funded under this funding line.
Here you will find frequently asked questions. Please feel free to contact us for further questions and advice.
PROMOS funding can be awarded for up to six months per study period - i.e. for a maximum of 6 months each in the Bachelor's and Master's programs. Renewed PROMOS funding is possible if:
- the contingent of six months has not yet been used up or
- the first funding was granted in the Bachelor's program and you are now enrolled in a Master's program.
Yes, study-related stays in Switzerland can be funded with PROMOS, as Switzerland is not an Erasmus+ program country.
You can submit all application documents for PROMOS in German as well as in English.
Knowledge of the working or study language or the national language must be certified. No specific language level is required, although a B2 level is considered a reasonable minimum level to be able to study and work successfully in the target country. With a higher language level, you will receive more points in the evaluation of the selection committee, if applicable. A maximum of 10 points will be awarded for language competence.
We strongly recommend that you take out the following insurances:
- International health insurance (for stays outside the EU)
- Liability insurance
- Accident insurance
As a PROMOS scholarship holder, you have access to the inexpensive , which offers a comprehensive all-inclusive package - which also covers pandemic cases, among other things.
We strive to deliver the selection decision as soon as possible after the application deadline. You can expect to hear back no later than eight weeks after the deadline.
The PROMOS scholarship currently supports study-related stays abroad with a partial scholarship rate for the stay (鈧�350-550/month). The lump sums are set annually by the DAAD. A maximum of four months can be funded.
You can find more information here.
In general, we accept all language certificates that:
- are not older than 2 years
- have been issued by universities or language schools and
- indicate language competence according to the (A1-C2).
For details, please refer to the application instructions for the individual funding lines.
- For stays abroad beginning between January and June: beginning of November of the previous year
- For stays abroad beginning between July and December: beginning of May of the current year
Eligible applicants
- German and
- students of equal status to German (gem盲脽 搂 8 Absatz 1 Ziffer 2ff., Absatz 2, 2a und 3 BAf枚G) as well as
- non-German students and university graduates, if they are enrolled in a course of study at 51猎奇 Frankfurt with the aim of obtaining a degree or a doctorate.
Study progress
Applicants need to:
- be at least in the second semester of a Bachelor's program or
- be at least in the first semester of a Master's or doctoral program.
Merit Scholarship
The PROMOS scholarship is designed as a merit scholarship and therefore focuses on the academic performance of the applicants. Here you can find the detailed breakdown of the selection criteria.
Travel warning of the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Applications can be made for funding for a stay abroad starting in 2025.
- Funding beyond December 2025 is only possible if the corresponding stay has already begun in 2025 or entry into the destination country has already taken place.
Funding can be provided until February 28th of the following year at the latest. - A scholarship extension beyond 4 months is excluded.
Subsistence allowance
- Subsistence allowances (Teilstipendienrate f眉r den Aufenthalt) are depending on the duration of the stay, 1 to 4 monthly flat rates can be granted.
- the amount of the allowance varies between 350鈧� and 550鈧� and is determined annually by the DAAD for each country.
- for 15 or more days a complete monthly allowance can be granted; no half allowances will be paid.
- Qualification/study performance of the student including expert opinion (45 out of 100 points)
- Meaningfulness of the planned stay in relation to previous studies, motivation (30 out of 100 points)
- Existing language skills that are necessary for the successful completion of the stay (10 out of 100 points)
- Extracurricular commitment (10 out of 100 points)
- Overall impression of the application, adherence to form (5 out of 100 points)
Is it possible to combine PROMOS scholarships with other scholarships?
In principle, double funding from public funds for the same funding purpose is excluded. Please contact us at an early stage to check whether scholarships can be combined in individual cases.
Deutschlandstipendium
- Deutschlandstipendium and PROMOS can be obtained in parallel without restriction.
DAAD-Stipendien
- Parallel funding with PROMOS funds and another DAAD scholarship program is excluded.
Erasmus+
- Parallel funding with PROMOS funds and Erasmus+ is excluded.
- If Erasmus+ funding is generally possible, PROMOS funding cannot be granted.
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- Travel allowances are fully credited against the travel allowance of the Auslands-BAf枚G.
- The calculation with the benefits of the Auslands-BAf枚G is carried out by the respective Auslands-BAf枚G office. The office must be informed of the receipt of the PROMOS grant without being asked to do so.
In order to ensure equal opportunities within the framework of project funding for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses (funding recipients, project staff), the DAAD offers the opportunity to cover additional expenses incurred abroad by granting grants.
Persons with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 50 or with a chronic illness are eligible to apply. Students who wish to submit such an application should seek advice at an early stage.
Detailed information on mobility with a disability or chronic illness can be found .
tax declaration obligations
In accordance with the Notification Ordinance (https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/bundesrecht/mv/gesamt.pdf ), 51猎奇 Frankfurt will inform your responsible tax office annually of the corresponding payments in the event of recurring payments or if the sum of the payments exceeds 鈧�1,500.
The recipient of the payment is responsible for fulfilling tax recording and declaration obligations with regard to the income (搂12 MV). Information on the tax exemption of scholarships can be found under 搂3 No.44 of the Income Tax Act.
PROMOS Application: Step-by-Step
The prerequisite for a PROMOS application is the acceptance of a host institution (university, internship provider, etc.). With this you can initiate your PROMOS application.
- Study visits through internal cooperations: the pre-approval you receive from your department or the International Office is sufficient for your application
- Fieldwork without a host institution in the target country: a certificate from the department confirming the period of time is sufficient for your application
If you have a confirmation for a stay abroad, please check whether PROMOS funding is generally possible (see: PROMOS application instructions or the application instructions per funding line).
Please also note the application deadlines:
- November: for stays abroad starting between January and June
- May: for stays abroad starting between July and December
You are welcome to contact us for advice if you have any questions.
- Please read the application instructions for your mobility type (study, internship, research) carefully and take care of the compilation of the application documents in time. Especially the language certificate and the expert opinion require a lead time!
- Note on the parallel receipt of scholarships: If you are receiving additional funding from other German public funds, submit a proof with the confirmation of the host institution. In case of doubt, please let us check the possibility of combination at an early stage.
Parallel to compiling the application documents, you can already create an. After completing the application form, you will automatically receive an application account on the Mobility online platform. Here you will have to upload all the required application documents.
After you have uploaded all documents and we have confirmed that we have received the review, please confirm the completion of your application in your application account. Only applications that have been confirmed to be complete can be considered. All application documents must be received by the deadline.
- After the application deadline, all complete applications received will be evaluated by at least three people and discussed in a selection meeting. After the meeting, you will receive feedback on the outcome of your application.
- We also maintain a post-nomination list.
- The selection committee's feedback will be announced by email at the earliest eight weeks after the application deadline.
- We will explain all further steps (scholarship agreement, bank details, scholarship certificates, disbursement) to you in case of funding.
As described in the scholarship agreement, the PROMOS scholarship requires final documents. These must be submitted after the end of your mobility - no later than eight weeks after your return to Germany. If you fail to meet the deadline, we can demand the full scholarship back. We will remind you by e-mail to submit the final documents by the deadline.
The graduation documents consist of:
1. the Participation Certificate, with which the host institution in the destination country confirms the actual period of stay. This should be uploaded to the application account as soon as possible after the end of your mobility.
- If the period of stay has been shortened compared to the original information, we may have to ask for a partial repayment of the scholarship.
- You are obliged to report all changes of the period of stay to the International Office without being asked.
- in case of fieldwork, the Participation Certificate can be signed by the respective department
2. the Experience Report, in which you report on your experiences abroad based on our template. The aim is that your experience report will help other students in planning and carrying out a stay abroad.