DAAD The MuseumsLab for African Museum Professionals 2024

About German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

DAAD scholarship in Germany is a private, federally funded and state-funded, self governing national agency of the institutions of higher education in Germany, representing 365 German higher education institutions (100 universities and technical universities, 162 general universities of applied sciences, and 52 colleges of music and art) [2003]. The DAAD itself does not offer programs of study or courses, but awards competitive, merit-based grants for use toward study and/or research in Germany at any of the accredited German institutions of higher education.

The MuseumsLab

• Category Fellowship
• Organisation German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Country to study–
• School to study–
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline January 29, 2024

Aim and Benefits of The MuseumsLab

For the onsite phases the following programme-related costs will be covered by the DAAD:

• International and national transport to arrive to and depart from programme locations (lowest possible economy class airfare and 2nd class train tickets)
• Local public transport (if applicable) during Module 2, Module 3 and the Residencies
• Airport transfers (Module 3 in Accra, Residencies in Africa if applicable)
• Visa fees (for visa processes at official entities)
• Health insurance (reimbursement up to 40 Euros)
• Accommodation during the onsite Modules and Residency Locations

• Programme-related: entrance fees
• Daily allowance during the onsite Modules and Residencies (limited compensation for meals not provided in the programme)

Please note: All programme related travels and accommodations will also be arranged and booked by the DAAD.

Requirements for The MuseumsLab Qualification

• African und European Museum professionals who have at least two years experience of working in the museum, heritage, or art sector.
• Currently working in the museum, culture and art sector
• Practical experience of at least 2 years in a museum, heritage site or art space, relating to themes such as Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural History, Natural Sciences and Technology
• Commitment to the programme
• Sufficient English skills
• Place of residence at time of applying must be in Africa or Europe

Interview date, Process and Venue for The MuseumsLab

The selection criteria are:

Professional competencies and experiences
Practical experience of at least 2 years in a museum, heritage site or art space, relating to themes such as Archaeology, Architecture, Art, Cultural History, Natural Sciences and Technology.

Language skills
Adequate language proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential in order to participate actively in the programme.)

Duration

• Programme activities will take place from 6 June 2024 to 10 December 2024.

Documents Required for Application

Please upload the following documents via DAAD portal:

1. Application Form TheMuseumsLab (mandatory, in English); by uploading it to your application, please select the attachement type “progamme specific application form”
2. CV (mandatory, in English)
3. Letter of Recommendation (mandatory, in English)

Optional:

• Degree Certificates (in English if available)
• Information about former or current work projects (in English)
• Language certificates (in English if available)

Application Deadline

January 29, 2024

How to Apply

For more details, visit DAAD website.

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