Would you like to work at the German Parliament? If you are from Central, Eastern or South Eastern Europe, France, Israel, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific or the Arab region, Namibia or South Africa, then the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) at the German Bundestag could give you the opportunity to experience how the Bundestag works over the course of five months, with three of these spent working in a Member's office.
Each year, the German Bundestag, in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the Technische Universität Berlin, offers around 120 scholarships to young university graduates from 50 countries. The program runs each year from 1 March to 31 July. The program aims to promote relations between Germany and the participating countries consolidate democratic values and tolerance deepen understanding of cultural diversity secure peaceful coexistence in the world.
The IPS program lasts a total of five months (1 March to 31 July) and involves a number of special events, seminars and a work placement with a Member of the German Bundestag. At the start of the program, participants receive an introduction to the local academic life from the three Berlin universities, along with an insight into the parliamentary work from the Bundestag Administration.
Participants are enrolled as students at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin for the summer semester and, if they wish, as guest students at one of the other universities. They are able to take up to two courses at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin or one of the city’s other universities during the semester. In addition, they take part in an accompanying academic program from the Freie Universität, the Humboldt-Universität and the Technische Universität. Scholarship participants also receive an introduction to Germany’s political, economic and cultural life via seminars held by the political foundations.
The scholarship includes a monthly payment of 700 euros (in 2026), free accommodation, and health, accident and liability insurance. It also covers the cost of travel to and from Berlin. The International Parliamentary Scholarship program is funded by the German Bundestag.
Eligibility
- Citizenship of a participating country (dual nationality is permitted)
- University degree
- Very good knowledge of the German language
- Under 30 years old at the start of the scholarship