Internship overseas

PROMOS is a funding scheme by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It enables a financial support of internships overseas. Additionally, in exceptional cases there are possibilities of overseas exchange semesters and research mobilities which can also be funded. 

The funding can consist of travel expenses and monthly allowances, or a combination of both. The exact amount depends on the duration of the internship and the country of choice. 

For more information please contact Evelyn Hinz (contact details in the right column). 

If the program leaders are in agreement, the internship can be recognized and accredited within the respective course of studies.

 

Requirements
  • Fully enrolled student status at the GSU
  • Internships must be identified and contacted by the applicant
  • The internship can last from six weeks to six months. Studies one to six months.
  • Proficiency in the respective language.
Application

A complete application consists of 5 documents, sent as one PDF document in the following order by E-mail to Evelyn Hinz (e.hinz@dshs-koeln.de):

  • The application form
  • The signed (europass-) CV in the respective language which can be accessed here
    Please fill it out with your personal data and add a passport photograph. 
  • Signed Exposé:
    The expose shall include a description of the respective country, the city, the internship position, the potential tasks during the mobility and an outline of how the applicant can benefit from the mobility in terms of his/her personal and/or academic career.
  • Language acquisition
    The Language acquisition should list information from primary school level through secondary to university level. Additionally, exchange activities, language courses, studies of foreign languages etc.  
  • Transcript of records
    The transcript of records can be obtained via the examination office or LSF. 

    The whole application should be written in the language of the respective country. 

Application deadlines:

  • 1st of December for projects starting from January onwards of the following year
  • 1st of June for projects starting from July onwards of the same year

The application must be submitted electronically to the International Office (not as a hard copy). 

Contact

Consultation hours:
Mon-Fri 9:00-11:00
Mon, Wed, Thu 14:00-15:00

Additional individual appointments on site are possible, but must be prearranged via phone or email.