Exchange Programs in Germany from The German Bundestag 2021

The German Bundestag is offering exchange program to well-qualified and highly motivated young people who are open to new ideas, interested in politics, and wish to play an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their country. The German Bundestag offers around 120 scholarships to young university graduates from 50 countries.

About The programme:

• The IPS programme lasts a total of five months (1 March to 31 July) and involves a number of special events, seminars and a work placement with a Member of the German Bundestag.
• At the start of the programme, participants receive an introduction to the local academic life from the three Berlin universities, along with an insight into the parliamentary work from the Bundestag Administration.

The programme aims to:

• promote relations between Germany and the participating countries
• consolidate democratic values and tolerance
• deepen understanding of cultural diversity
• secure peaceful coexistence in the world.

• The scholarship includes a monthly payment of 500 euros, free accommodation, and health, accident and liability insurance.
• It also covers the cost of travel to and from Berlin.

• Citizenship of a participating country (dual nationality is permitted)
• University degree
• Very good knowledge of the German language
• Under 30 years old at the start of the scholarship

Selection process:

An independent selection panel set up by the German Bundestag with the involvement of the Berlin universities:

• The IPS is open to well-qualified and highly motivated young people who are open to new ideas, interested in politics, and wish to play an active and responsible role in shaping the democratic future of their country.
• Successful candidates will be chosen based on their professional, social, language and intercultural skills.

About the German Bundestag:

The German Bundestag is the national Parliament of the Federal Republic of Germany. Its seat is the Reichstag Building in Berlin. In the current electoral term, the Parliament is composed of 630 members. This is the 18th electoral term since the establishment of the Federal Republic in 1949. The president of the Bundestag holds the second highest office of state in Germany, after the Federal President. Professor Norbert Lammert has held the position of President of the Bundestag since 2005.

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