The Middle East Department covers a wide geographical area from Morocco in the west to Afghanistan in the east. The populations of the countries included are mainly Muslim (except Israel). Christian populations (a total of around 15 Mio. people) form minorities and they often live under rather difficult conditions. That is why this regional program of KAAD aims at two main objectives: Strengthening Christian churches and communities and encouraging interreligious dialogue as well as the encounter of those people who are working towards more social integration. As a contribution to an earnest dialogue scholarships can be granted also to Muslim applicants proposed by our Catholic partners. Please, see also our Georges-Anawati-Scholarship for research projects on the issue of dialogue between Islam and Christendom.
By following these two objectives the program wants to make a contribution to the peace process in this conflict-ridden world region. It also wants to help to better root Christian communities in their traditional social and academic environments and to counter the present tendency towards their exodus.
Countries of focus of our scholarship programs for post-graduate academics are: Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine/Israel, and Syria.
Medical doctors please note: On principle KAAD does not sponsor long-term specialization programs (Facharztausbildungen) in Germany.

Individuals interested in our programs may fill out this form and mail it to:
Mr. Hans-Wilhelm Landsberg: Landsberg(at)kaad.de

Our regional partner committees you find here.

landsberg(at)kaad.de