DAAD PROMOS – Programm zur Steigerung der Mobilität von Studierenden deutscher Hochschulen
Das PROMOS-Programm, gefördert vom Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung (BMBF) und dem Deutschen Akademischen Austauschdienst (DAAD), unterstützt studienbezogene Auslandsaufenthalte mit Stipendien. Die monatlichen Förderraten sind länderabhängig und betragen derzeit 350 €, 450 € oder 550 €. Für Sprachkurse und Fachkurse kann zusätzlich eine einmalige Kursgebührenpauschale i. H. v. 500 € gezahlt werden.
Die Förderdauer variiert je nach Verfügbarkeit der Mittel und der Art der Auslandsmobilität (Details siehe unter „Was wird gefördert?“).
Das PROMOS-Programm wird zweimal im Jahr ausgeschrieben:
Ausschreibung 1 bezieht sich auf den Förderzeitraum Januar bis April 2026.
Die Bewerbungsfrist wurde auf den 5. Januar 2026 verlängert.
Ausschreibung 2 bezieht sich auf den Förderzeitraum Mai bis Dezember 2026.
Die Bewerbungsfrist ist der 5. April 2026.
Bitte schauen Sie, in welchen Zeitraum Ihr Auslandsaufenthalt fällt, und bewerben Sie sich dann in der für Ihren Aufenthalt passenden Ausschreibungsrunde.
All enrolled students who are working towards a degree at BHH and are planning a stay abroad may apply. In the case of students with a nationality other than German, funding for stays in their home country is excluded.
Study-related stays abroad are funded in the following funding lines:
- Study stays (minimum one month)
Study stays at foreign universities are funded. The maximum funding period is three months. Applicants should already have confirmation of admission from the host university at the time of application. In addition to the partial scholarship, a one-off mobility allowance may be granted. Please note that as a so-called "freemover", you will have to pay tuition fees at the host university, which are generally not covered by the PROMOS programme. Subject to availability of funds, an additional subsidy may be possible in exceptional cases. Please contact the International Office in this regard. - Internships (minimum one month)
Internships at companies and research institutions abroad are funded. The maximum funding period is three months. In addition to the partial scholarship, a one-off mobility allowance may be granted. Applicants should already have confirmation from the host institution at the time of application. - Language courses (minimum three weeks / 25 hours per week)
Participation in language courses at universities or established language institutes abroad is funded. The maximum funding period is one month. In addition to the partial scholarship, a one-off mobility allowance may be granted. Applicants should already have confirmation of registration at the time of application. Within this funding line, you can additionally apply for a one-off course fee allowance of EUR 500. - Summer Schools / specialist courses
Participation in a Summer School or specialist course at a foreign university is funded. The maximum funding period is one month. In addition to the partial scholarship, a one-off mobility allowance may be granted. Applicants should already have confirmation of their participation at the time of application. Within this funding line, you can additionally apply for a one-off course fee allowance of EUR 500.
You can find guidance on researching a suitable Summer School under "Further links".
Please submit your complete application by e-mail and as a single PDF file (Surname_FundingLine_CurrentStudyProgramme_Cohort.pdf) within the deadline. Please observe the order of the documents to be submitted listed below. Please send your application to: io@bhh.hamburg.de.
Application documents:
- Completed application form (see under "Downloads")
- Expert opinion from a university lecturer (see under "Downloads")
- Letter of motivation explaining the relevance of the stay abroad for the further course of study and for personal development (approx. 1-2 A4 pages)
- Tabular CV
- Current certificate of enrolment
- Evidence of academic achievements to date
- Evidence of knowledge of the national/working language of the planned stay
- Tabular overview of expected costs during the stay abroad (see under "Downloads")
- Tabular overview of your financial situation (see under "Downloads")
- Confirmation of release from your training company for the planned stay abroad
- Declaration of consent for the use of personal data (see under "Downloads")
- If applicable, evidence of voluntary/social engagement
For study stays, please additionally submit:
- (Preliminary) confirmation of admission from the host university
- Preliminary Learning Agreement (see under "Downloads"), signed by the head of study programme and the student
For internships, please additionally submit:
- (Preliminary) internship confirmation from the host institution, including the specific period of the internship
For Summer Schools / specialist courses, please additionally submit:
- (Preliminary) acceptance confirmation from the host institution, with details on the type, duration, content, working language, fees and participation conditions of the selected specialist course (please include the course agenda)
For language courses, please additionally submit:
- (Preliminary) acceptance confirmation from the host institution, with details on the type, duration, scope (hours/week), content, fees and participation conditions of the selected language course
Application documents may only be submitted after the deadline by prior arrangement. If an acceptance confirmation from the host institution is not yet available at the time of application - for example because the procedure has not yet opened or is not yet complete - please inform us of this by e-mail when submitting your application documents.
A selection committee consisting of a representative of the Executive Board, of the study programmes and of the International Office decides on the awarding of scholarships in a quality-led selection procedure.
Please note: Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered in the selection procedure. Application documents that do not meet the formal requirements and/or are incomplete will be excluded from the selection procedure.
Selection criteria:
- Academic achievements
- Purpose and rationale of the planned stay for the further course of study and for professional and personal development
- Relevant language skills
- Financial situation
- Social engagement
All applicants will receive a decision from the selection committee at the end of November 2025 (1st selection round) or in early April 2026 (2nd selection round). If you have been selected for a PROMOS scholarship, you will receive the scholarship agreement and further important information by e-mail.
Important note: If you do not wish to accept the scholarship or wish to withdraw your application, please inform the International Office as early as possible so that the funds can be reallocated if necessary.
1. Before your stay abroad:
After you have received the scholarship confirmation, submit the signed scholarship agreement to the International Office (please observe the deadline stated in the e-mail).
By signing the scholarship agreement, you undertake to submit all documents required for the payment of the scholarship to the International Office in the correct form and within the required deadlines. You also undertake to repay the scholarship in whole or in part if you terminate your stay abroad early or do not comply with the regulations.
It is strongly recommended that you arrange sufficient insurance cover for the period of your stay abroad. If necessary, please contact your domestic insurance providers in this regard. DAAD scholarship holders also have the option of taking out international insurance (combined health, accident and personal liability insurance) under the DAAD's group tariff.
2. During your stay abroad:
Within the first week of your stay abroad, you must have the Certificate of Arrival signed by your contact person at the host institution (International Office, internship officer etc.). Please send the signed document to the International Office by e-mail.
If you are completing a study stay (exchange semester), please also resubmit the Learning Agreement, signed by all parties (and, where applicable, with the agreed amendments), together with your Certificate of Arrival.
At the end of your stay, please have your contact person sign the Certificate of Departure and submit it to the International Office by e-mail no later than one week after your return.
3. After your stay abroad:
No later than four weeks after the end of your stay abroad, you must submit an experience report. This should be a maximum of three A4 pages long. Photos may also be included. Please note that the experience report will be published on Moodle (in anonymised form if requested).
In your report, please provide information in particular on:
- Preparation (planning, organisation and application at the host institution)
- Accommodation
- Experiences relating to the study/specialist course/language course/internship at the host institution
- Daily life and free time
- Conclusion
After the end of your stay, all scholarship holders must also submit a certificate of academic achievement (depending on the funding line, the Transcript of Records (ToR), internship certificate or the certificate of participation for the language course or specialist course).
Once all documents are available, we will issue your scholarship certificate. This concludes participation in the PROMOS programme.
To increase equal opportunities within project funding for students with disabilities or chronic illnesses, the DAAD may, by granting an allowance, cover the additional expenses incurred abroad as a result.
To have these additional expenses in a project covered, one allowance application must be submitted per person and per mobility measure. As an allowance, a maximum of EUR 10,000 may be granted to cover the additional expenses (including expenses for any accompanying person).
Persons with a degree of disability (GdB) of at least 50 or a chronic illness are entitled to apply. Students who wish to submit this application should seek advice in good time (at least 3 months before the planned stay abroad). Please contact the International Office and/or BHH's Disability Officer in this regard.
Detailed information on mobility with a disability or chronic illness can be found in the DAAD information sheet.
1. How much is a PROMOS scholarship?
PROMOS funding generally consists of a country-dependent monthly allowance. The allowances are the same for all types of mobility, but the funding period varies according to the length and type of the stay abroad and according to the availability of funds. Depending on the pool of applicants and the budget situation, a one-off mobility allowance, a one-off course fee allowance (for language or specialist courses) or a subsidy for tuition fees (for study stays) may be paid in addition to the maintenance allowance.
2. How long can my stay be funded for?
- Study stay: 1 month up to a maximum of 3 months
- Internship: 1 month up to a maximum of 3 months
- Specialist course (Summer School): half a month (for stays of up to 14 days) up to a maximum of 1 month
- Language course: 1 month
3. Are tuition fees also covered by the PROMOS scholarship?
No, tuition fees are generally not covered by the PROMOS programme. In exceptional cases, however, a subsidy for tuition fees may be granted.
4. Can I still apply if the stay abroad to be funded has already ended?
No. At the time of the application deadline, the stay abroad must not yet have ended.
5. Which language certificates are accepted for a PROMOS application?
For English as the national/working language, the following official language certificates are recognised: TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, UNicert, Cambridge, DELE, DELF, PTE. The Abitur certificate and other evidence obtained during school may also be accepted in some cases. Individual checks are carried out by the International Office.
6. How old may the language certificate be?
At the time of application, the language certificate may not be more than four years old.
7. What level must the language certificate be?
The certificate is not tied to a specific level; however, your existing language skills will be taken into account when assessing your application.
8. Must the expert opinion be issued by a professor?
No, the expert opinion may also be issued by a lecturer. The person should know you well enough to assess your academic achievements.
