Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which application period is the correct one for my application?
There are two rounds of applications for the PROMOS programme. The first round of applications covers periods abroad between January and June. The second round of applications covers periods abroad between July and December. Please apply in the round that covers the major part of your stay (e.g. for stays from May to July, you must apply in round 1; for stays from June to September, you must apply in round 2).
2. Is it possible to apply if the stay abroad to be funded has already been completed?
No, at the time of the application deadline, the stay abroad must still be in process.
3. Is it possible to apply as an international student?
Yes, students without German citizenship, who are enrolled at JLU with the aim of obtaining a German degree, can also apply for PROMOS. For students without German citizenship, however, stays in their home country are excluded if they have lived there in the last 5 years. The home country is always the country in which the student has lived for at least the past five years.
4. Is it possible to apply for a PROMOS internship in another EU country?
No, PROMOS funds internships (including PJ) outside the Erasmus+ programme countries with a duration of at least 30 days to three months are eligible for funding. For internships within the Erasmus+ programme countries, please click here for more information.
5. Does the PROMOS scholarship also cover tuition fees?
No, the PROMOS programme does not cover tuition fees. If you go to a partner university of JLU, you will not have to pay tuition fees.
6. Is it necessary to be enrolled at the host university during my stay abroad?
No, this is not a requirement for PROMOS funding, but you must be enrolled at JLU for the entire period of application and the project abroad.
7. What language and what level needs to be tested via the language certificate?
The certificate should relate to the main working and/or teaching language. No proof needs to be submitted if the target language is your native language. You do not need to achieve a certain level, but the results will be considered when evaluating your application.
8. Can funding be provided for stays that are advertised for funding under other, specific DAAD programmes?
Under certain circumstances. You always have to apply to the appropriate DAAD programme first, e.g. "Teaching International" or "Short Scholarships for Internships Abroad". If your application is unsuccessful in the relevant DAAD programme, your stay may be eligible for PROMOS funding. Information on other DAAD scholarship programmes can be found here: DAAD funding programmes.
9. Can a conference participation be funded with PROMOS?
No, but there is another DAAD programme that funds conference participation. Please find more information here.