Welcome to the Goethe Research Experience Programme!
The programme aims at providing undergraduate and graduate students from partner universities practical experience in and face-to-face interaction with academic research at Goethe University. During the programme, which embeds you into the daily academic routine at our university, you will gain international research experience and intercultural skills. Also, the programme awards credit points that can be recognised towards your degree at your home university.
Research visits (9-12 weeks) to pursue an individual research project under academic supervision with the possibility to earn up to 18 ECTS credits.
Intercultural experience through living, working and studying with academic staff and students from all over the world.
Scholarships for selected students with an outstanding academic performance. Public transport ticket and many student advantages in Frankfurt (e.g. free access to famous botanic garden Palmengarten).
Orientation programme and German language course. Social framework and Buddy Pogramme with excursions throughout your stay in Frankfurt.
Be part of GREP!
Intake
Winter Term
Application Deadline: December 15th
Start Date GREP: March 1st
Start of Research Project: April 1st
Latest Possible End Date: September 31st
Summer Term
Application Deadline: May 15th
Start Date GREP: September 1st
Start of Research Project: October 1st
Latest Possible End Date: March 31st
Interested?
Find out how to Apply!
Five steps for a
successful application:
Check if you are
eligible for the Goethe Research Experience Programme.
Find a match from the
research projects at Goethe University OR propose your own research project
topic to us.
Read up about the key
programme information (dates, costs and preconditions etc.).
Talk to your
international or academic advisor at your home university about your
participation in the programme.
Students can choose a 10- to 12-week research project from a list of open research projects.
Students are fully integrated in ongoing research groups and are assisted by faculty members and doctoral candidates throughout their research visit.
Students are expected to report on their progress regularly, hand in a final written report and give an oral presentation in English at the end of the programme for an evaluation by the hosting department.
If you
can not find a suitable research project, you can actively search the department and faculty
websites for matching researchers and projects in your area
of interest.
Identify a professor here at Goethe University who works in a related field to
this topic.
Clearly state which subject you would like to research. Contact our Global Office to get in touch with that professor for a pre-approval
of your research topic.
Transfer your credits home!
Credit & Assessment
Students are going to
write a paper, give a presentation, and receive a final grade and ECTS* credit points for the successful completion of the programme.
Upon completion, we will send a certificate of completion (including a grade) and a transcript of records to your home institution.
Students can receive between 12 and 18 ECTS credits (depending on the duration and workload of your respective research project).
In general, an increase of workload and credits is possible and can be discussed with the academic supervisor and our office prior to your application.
*ECTS credits account for the quantity of workload and time spent to complete your research project – i.e. practical work, individual research, written report, presentation etc.
Please contact your home institution for pre-approval and confirmation on credit conversion.
Check your eligibility!
Admission Criteria
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at one of our partner
universities.
You have successfully completed at least two years in an undergraduate
programme or one year in a graduate programme at your university by the time of placement.
You get selected by your home university to apply for the Goethe Research
Experience Programme.
Your Grade Point Average at the time of your application to the programme
is at least 3.0 (US), 73% (Canada), or you count among the top 35% of your
class according to the ECTS grading scale.
Learn German in Germany!
Language Requirements
The
programme language and student support is provided in English.
German
language skills are not necessary for the acceptance into the programme.
However GREP-scholars can apply for a German Starter Course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt. You can choose between:
German Intensive Course (2-4 weeks prior to your reserach visit)
German Evening Course (10-12 weeks, lessons twice a week)
Contact the
International Office / Global Education Office at your home university for application requirements and deadlines.
Prioritise your top
three preferred research projects or suggest your own research topic in your
application.
Sign up with the
Mobility Online Portal of Goethe University for your online application and follow the instructions
provided by the emails the portal sends you.
Prepare your documents
for the final upload on the application platform Mobility Online.
What`s required
Application Documents
Letter of motivation
CV
Transcript of records
Letter of recommendation
Please beware!
Important Notes
Application deadline: 15th December 2022
Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Fair play: Please
consider carefully if you will be able to finance your stay. In case of late
cancellation, your place cannot be given to another student.
Selection: As we are aware that you need to make up your plans, we seek to inform you and
your home university the earliest possible about the selection result.
Scholarship of Excellence
GREP-Scholarship
We award a scholarship of EUR 900.00 per month to
students with an outstanding academic performance, to support their participation in the GRE-Programme.
The GREP-scholarship also entails a one time travel allowance up to EUR 1000.00, depending on your travel cost.
Additionally, students can apply for a German starter course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt.
All students with no other financial support are eligible to apply for the GREP-scholarship. The selection is based on the application documents.
What to expect
Cost & Expenses
General Expenses
Accommodation
ca. EUR 450 - 700
Living Expenses
ca. EUR 350
German Health Insurance
ca. EUR 85
One-time Expenses
Enrollment Fees which includes:
ticket for public transportation for the state of Hessen
free use of call-a-bike
reduced meal prices at the university dining halls
discounts for cultural events, exhibitions and museums
free entrance to the botanic garden
EUR 369,89
Travel Costs
EUR 200 - 1.000
Visa Fees (if applicable)
EUR 60 - 100
Information on further options
Financial Support
If you study
at a partner university in Europe, you are eligible to apply for an
Erasmus+ scholarship (under the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme) with your home
university.
Please contact the International Office at your home institution
for more information on the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme.
Please also contact the GRE-Programme coordinator for
additional information on financial support.
Find a place to stay!
Accomodation
We will support students in the organisation of their
accommodation and provide you with key information on:
Temporary accomodation
Affordable housing in Frankfurt
Rental agreement, incidental charges etc.
Get started!
Orientation Programme
Kick-off Event:A central information and networking event will facilitate the start and
orientation of the project phase.
Orientation Days: various
events and social activities during the first programme week for
research students: Frankfurt city tour,
intercultural training, networking events etc.
Framework programme: programme participants can
also join the activities organised by the Buddy Programme and "Internationaler Studientreff", an orientation and support
programme for international students.
Connect with other students!
Buddy Programme
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
support when
you arrive (e.g. s.o. picks you up at the local train station or airport)
support when
you have to go to authorities (e.g. registering in Frankfurt, open a bank
account, arrange health insurance)
help finding
your way around campus and the city of Frankfurt
improving your
German language skills by actively communicating with native speakers
participation
at events organised by the Internationaler Studientreff (IST)
Research visits (9-12 weeks) to pursue an individual research project under academic supervision with the possibility to earn up to 18 ECTS credits.
Intercultural experience through living, working and studying with academic staff and students from all over the world.
Scholarships for selected students with an outstanding academic performance. Public transport ticket and many student advantages in Frankfurt (e.g. free access to famous botanic garden Palmengarten).
Orientation programme and German language course. Social framework and Buddy Pogramme with excursions throughout your stay in Frankfurt.
Be part of GREP!
Intake
Winter Term
Application Deadline: December 15th
Start Date GREP: March 1st
Start of Research Project: April 1st
Latest Possible End Date: September 31st
Summer Term
Application Deadline: May 15th
Start Date GREP: September 1st
Start of Research Project: October 1st
Latest Possible End Date: March 31st
Interested?
Find out how to Apply!
Five steps for a
successful application:
Check if you are
eligible for the Goethe Research Experience Programme.
Find a match from the
research projects at Goethe University OR propose your own research project
topic to us.
Read up about the key
programme information (dates, costs and preconditions etc.).
Talk to your
international or academic advisor at your home university about your
participation in the programme.
Students can choose a 10- to 12-week research project from a list of open research projects.
Students are fully integrated in ongoing research groups and are assisted by faculty members and doctoral candidates throughout their research visit.
Students are expected to report on their progress regularly, hand in a final written report and give an oral presentation in English at the end of the programme for an evaluation by the hosting department.
If you
can not find a suitable research project, you can actively search the department and faculty
websites for matching researchers and projects in your area
of interest.
Identify a professor here at Goethe University who works in a related field to
this topic.
Clearly state which subject you would like to research. Contact our Global Office to get in touch with that professor for a pre-approval
of your research topic.
Students are going to
write a paper, give a presentation, and receive a final grade and ECTS* credit points for the successful completion of the programme.
Upon completion, we will send a certificate of completion (including a grade) and a transcript of records to your home institution.
Students can receive between 12 and 18 ECTS credits (depending on the duration and workload of your respective research project).
In general, an increase of workload and credits is possible and can be discussed with the academic supervisor and our office prior to your application.
*ECTS credits account for the quantity of workload and time spent to complete your research project – i.e. practical work, individual research, written report, presentation etc.
You are eligibile for
application, if the following criteria apply:
You are an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at one of our partner
universities.
You have successfully completed at least two years in an undergraduate
programme or one year in a graduate programme at your university by the time of placement.
You get selected by your home university to apply for the Goethe Research
Experience Programme.
Your Grade Point Average at the time of your application to the programme
is at least 3.0 (US), 73% (Canada), or you count among the top 35% of your
class according to the ECTS grading scale.
Learn German in Germany!
Language Requirements
The
programme language and student support is provided in English.
German
language skills are not necessary for the acceptance into the programme.
However GREP-scholars can apply for a German Starter Course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt. You can choose between:
German Intensive Course (2-4 weeks prior to your reserach visit)
German Evening Course (10-12 weeks, lessons twice a week)
Contact the
International Office / Global Education Office at your home university for application requirements and deadlines.
Prioritise your top
three preferred research projects or suggest your own research topic in your
application.
Sign up with the
Mobility Online Portal of Goethe University for your online application and follow the instructions
provided by the emails the portal sends you.
Prepare your documents
for the final upload on the application platform Mobility Online.
What`s required
Application Documents
Letter of motivation
CV
Transcript of records
Letter of recommendation
Please beware!
Important Notes
Application deadline: 15th December 2022
Late or incomplete applications will not be
considered.
Fair play: Please
consider carefully if you will be able to finance your stay. In case of late
cancellation, your place cannot be given to another student.
Selection: As we are aware that you need to make up your plans, we seek to inform you and
your home university the earliest possible about the selection result.
We award a scholarship of EUR 900.00 per month to
students with an outstanding academic performance, to support their participation in the GRE-Programme.
The GREP-scholarship also entails a one time travel allowance up to EUR 1000.00, depending on your travel cost.
Additionally, students can apply for a German starter course at the Goethe Institute in Frankfurt.
All students with no other financial support are eligible to apply for the GREP-scholarship. The selection is based on the application documents.
What to expect
Cost & Expenses
General Expenses
Accommodation
ca. EUR 450 - 700
Living Expenses
ca. EUR 350
German Health Insurance
ca. EUR 85
One-time Expenses
Enrollment Fees which includes:
ticket for public transportation for the state of Hessen
free use of call-a-bike
reduced meal prices at the university dining halls
discounts for cultural events, exhibitions and museums
free entrance to the botanic garden
EUR 369,89
Travel Costs
EUR 200 - 1.000
Visa Fees (if applicable)
EUR 60 - 100
Information on further options
Financial Support
If you study
at a partner university in Europe, you are eligible to apply for an
Erasmus+ scholarship (under the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme) with your home
university.
Please contact the International Office at your home institution
for more information on the Erasmus+ Traineeship programme.
Please also contact the GRE-Programme coordinator for
additional information on financial support.
Find a place to stay!
Accomodation
We will support students in the organisation of their
accommodation and provide you with key information on:
Kick-off Event:A central information and networking event will facilitate the start and
orientation of the project phase.
Orientation Days: various
events and social activities during the first programme week for
research students: Frankfurt city tour,
intercultural training, networking events etc.
Framework programme: programme participants can
also join the activities organised by the Buddy Programme and "Internationaler Studientreff", an orientation and support
programme for international students.
Connect with other students!
Buddy Programme
The Goethe Buddy Programme
supports you while you settle in Frankfurt!
Your advantages for participation are:
support when
you arrive (e.g. s.o. picks you up at the local train station or airport)
support when
you have to go to authorities (e.g. registering in Frankfurt, open a bank
account, arrange health insurance)
help finding
your way around campus and the city of Frankfurt
improving your
German language skills by actively communicating with native speakers
participation
at events organised by the Internationaler Studientreff (IST)
