SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
As well as financial support from the German Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG), students in Germany can also receive financial help from a number of grants and foundations which receive public funding. Furthermore Heidelberg University supports outstanding students and young scientists through a variety of scholarships and support programmes. There are special ones for different phases of study and continuing education.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
Financial Aid Fund
Students at Heidelberg University who find themselves in an acute financial emergency through no fault of their own can receive support from the Student Aid Fund to bridge the emergency situation in the short term. The amount of support (between €400 and €700 per month on average) is based on the respective personal situation and is usually granted for a maximum of one semester.
ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT PROGRAMMES
Support Programmes for Doctoral Candidates
The Ruperto Carola supports doctoral students with scholarships for various phases on their way to a doctorate. The Graduate Academy provides advice on funding opportunities for dissertation work through to publication after submission.
GRANTS IN SPECIFIC SUBJECT AREAS
A number of institutes and faculties offer grants or subsidies for students in particular subject areas and which are partially reserved for the promotion of certain projects. Information is available from the relevant institutes.
ADDITIONAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THE STATE
In certain cases, students may receive grants in accordance with the Employment Promotion Act (Arbeitsförderungsgesetz), the Federal Law on War Pensions (Bundesversorgungsgesetz), the German Restitution Laws (Bundesentschädigungsgesetz) and the law on the reintegration of prisoners of war (Heimkehrergesetz). Please get in touch with the relevant authorities.