The DAAD-Prize is awarded to one of the international students or doctoral candidates (who obtained their university entry qualification outside of Germany), who, in addition to recognizable academic achievements, has also shown remarkable social and / or intercultural commitment. Candidates should be in their advanced study period (at least in the second academic year).

The prize winner is selected by a committee of members of the four faculties and the International Office. The DAAD-Prize is awarded (prospectively in October) with a grant of 1,000 euros.

Candidates must be nominated for the DAAD-Prize by two staff members of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (at least one teacher) by a recommendation letter stating the candidate's qualification for the award.

Application Documents:

• up-to-date CV
• current transcript of records (grades)
• recommendation letters by two staff members of Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (at least one teacher), stating why the candidate should be awarded (due to academic achievements and social/ intercultural commitment)
• certificate of enrolment
• proof of intercultural and / or social commitment if applicable

Please send all the documents until 11th of September 2026 to: service-international[at]uni-weimar.de