April 7th, 2018

News from DAAD USA

Stay up to date on DAAD's activities in the US - from news about scholarship programs to opportunities for study and research in Germany. Fun facts, tips on living in Germany, and application advice for scholarships included!

Important Dates April 7th: #YourHiddenGermany 2018 Annual DAAD Contest April 12th: 2018 DAAD Sound Understanding Concert May 4th: Germany Grad Fair New York Upcoming Application Deadlines April 15th: DAAD Young Ambassadors Program April 15th: DAAD-AICGS Fellowship Program April 15th : DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellows at SAIS at Johns Hopkins University 

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

Call for Applications DAAD Young Ambassadors Program The DAAD Young Ambassadors Program is an exciting opportunity for undergraduate students from North America who have recently studied or interned in Germany and are interested in promoting study in Germany at their home institutions. Apply by April 15th, 2018. More 

Call for Applications DAAD-AICGS Fellowship Program The  DAAD-AICGS Research Fellowship Program is designed to bring scholars and specialists working on Germany, Europe, and/or transatlantic relations to AICGS, which is located in Washington, DC, for stays of two to three months each. Apply by April 15th, 2018.  More 

Call for Applications DAAD Postdoctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University The academic year 2018/19 at SAIS will focus on “The United States, Europe, and Global Order.” Each Fellow will complete a research paper related to this during the period of residence. Apply by April 15th, 2018.  More

Events

2018 Annual DAAD Contest #YourHiddenGermany Show us your pictures of Germany that reveal  #YourHiddenGermany and go beyond Oktoberfest, Neuschwanstein and the Brandenburg Gate (as much as we love them) and win a round trip airfare to Germany! Click the link below to participate in the contest. More 

Webinar Study Computing & HCI at a UNESCO World Heritage site! Join this "Universities at a Glance" webinar April 11th at 1pm EDT to find out more about the Master‘s programs Computer Science for Digital Media and Human-Computer Interaction taught in English at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. More 

DAAD in Concert NYC Sound Understanding 2018 Join us for the 2018 DAAD Sound Understanding Concert at Carnegie Hall in New York on Thursday, April 12th at 7:30pm. RSVP below.  We look forward to introducing you to some of the most talented and promising new musicians from Germany.  More 

Higher Education in Germany

Refugees and HOPES Educational Opportunities for Refugees from Syria HOPES—the first project funded by the Madad Fund in the field of higher education—started its work in April 2016. Through this project, DAAD - together with the British Council, Campus France, and NUFFIC (Netherlands) - enables young refugees to study in Lebanon. Learn more about DAAD's refugee initiatives at the link below. More 

Living in Germany

Theme Parks in Germany Experience Roller Coasters in Germany Studying in Germany offers international students the opportunity to experience and pursue many different leisure activities. With Spring, many amusement parks are reopening their doors. Our international student bloggers share their experiences visiting German theme parks. Read on below to plan your weekend getaways while studying in Germany. More 

Application Tip #38 What happens if the application deadline falls on a Sunday or Public holiday? In this case, the reference must be postmarked by the following Monday/business day. However, please note that application materials must be submitted to the online MOVE portal by the deadline, regardless of what day of the week it is. More Fun Fact Did you know that... ...that Germany's Europa-Park was voted one of the top ten attractions by tourists in Germany? Visit the link below to learn more. More  

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Editorial Details

DAAD Regional Office New York Newsletter Archive Dr. Nina Lemmens, Director DAAD New York Katrin Kempiners, Peter Kerrigan, Editors You are receiving this e-mail as a DAAD USA newsletter subscriber. In order to ensure that you receive this newsletter in your inbox, add newsletter@daad.org to your safe sender's list. Copyright © by DAAD USA. The content of this newsletter is copyright-protected. All rights reserved. The full or partial reproduction of a text without prior permission by DAAD USA is prohibited.

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