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!
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Important Dates
Upcoming Application Deadlines
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DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants
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Call for Applications
Conference Funding
Faculty members and advanced students in the humanities, social sciences and related fields are invited to apply for co-funding to organize workshops, seminars and conferences that embrace the interdisciplinary and/or comparative study of the history, politics, economics, law, society, culture and the arts of Germany.
Apply by
October
31st, 2018.
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Call for Applications
Study Scholarship for Graduates of All Disciplines
Highly qualified final year undergraduate students may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for a full Master's degree program at a German university or for study at a German university as part of a postgraduate or Master's degree program completed in the home country.
Apply by
November 5th, 2018.
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PhD and Post Docs
DAAD/AICGS Research Fellowship Program
The
AICGS
is the leading resource and research center for the study of the German-American relationship in an evolving Europe and changing world. The 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 months each.
Apply by December 1st, 2018
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Scholars of German Studies
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DAAD and German Studies Association Awards
DAAD/GSA Best Book and Article Prizes
DAAD is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 DAAD/GSA Best Book and Article Prizes, awarded on September 28th, 2018, at the 42nd An
nual Conference of the German Studies Association in Pittsburgh, PA:
Jesse Spohnholz
for the best book in History,
B. Venkat Mani
for the best book in
Germanistik,
and
Kerstin Steitz
for the best article in German Studies.
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Call for Seminar Proposals
2019 German Studies Association Conference
The German Studies Association (GSA), with support from DAAD, will hold its 43rd Annual Conference in Portland, OR from October 3-6, 2019. The Program Committee cordially invites all GSA members to submit
seminar proposals
. All proposals must be submitted online by
November 9th, 2018
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Higher Education in Germany
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Research Alumni
Strategic Importance of International Guest Researchers
A study released by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation found that German universities increasingly recognize and seek to capitalize on international guest researchers. These collaborations serve to strengthen internationalization strategies and cross-institutional partnerships can continue long after research stays.
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Internship Opportunity
IT Internship Network Administration at DAAD New York
Our DAAD regional office in New York is offering an internship in network administration. We are seeking
Information Technology majors
who are nearing the end of their studies
or
IT-graduate students
. The internship will take place in New York City.
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Webinars
Study German Engineering in English at KIT
DAAD USA launched a free series of webinars presenting German universities in 30 minutes.
In this webinar on Monday, October 22nd, find out more about earning an engineering degree in English at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
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Webinars
Online Studies in Renewable Energy - Made in Germany!
On Tuesday, October 30th, find out more about earning an online degree in renewable energies in a joint program offered by
University of Oldenburg and University of Freiburg as well as Fraunhofer Institute for Energy Economics & Energy System Technology and Fraunhofer Academy.
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Webinars
International MA Programs at University of Cologne
In this webinar on Wednesday, October 31st, find out more about the interdisciplinary English degree programs in
Management, Economics, Political Sciences and Sociology offered at University of Cologne's WiSo Department.
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Missed out on a webinar? You can find
all past webinar presentations and recordings in our archive
here
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21st Colloquium on International Engineering Education
Pathways to Diversified and Sustainable Programs
In 2018, the Colloquium on International Engineering Education, sponsored by DAAD, will focus on expanding its reach by connecting diverse communities with one another, by building pathways for them to get involved and by showcasing strategies for sustaining successful engineering programs.
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Opportunities in Germany
"Research in Germany" at the Science Online Career Fair
On November 7th, 2018, "Research in Germany" will bring together German universities and research institutions at this virtual fair for those interested in doctoral positions and research openings, programs, and study opportunities.
Register by November 5th, 2018
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In Profile
Meet DAAD North America Photo Contest Winner Brooklyn Hortenstine
Brooklyn currently studies German at Austin Peay State University in hopes of becoming a teacher. Especially after her experience in Germany, she now serves both as an advocate for international friendships and for disabled people who may want to go abroad, as a wheelchair user herself.
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Application Tip #60
How do I write my study/research proposal?
A study/research proposal is required when you apply for a DAAD scholarship. This letter gives you the chance to describe your personality and the reasons why you are applying for a DAAD funding.
Our website features information that will help you write an informative proposal.
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Fun Fact
Did you know...
...that there are several German dialects that have developed in the United States? For example, there are still several pockets of Texas German speakers across the Texas Hill Country!
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