October 21st, 2017

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 October 24th, 2017, Webinar Series: Build Your Career - Alumniportal November 1st, 2017, Webinar: Undergraduate Study Opportunities Upcoming Application Deadlines October 31st:   Study Scholarship for Performing Arts and Music November 1st:   German Studies Research Grant November 4th:  Study Scholarship for Graduates of all Disciplines November 4th: Research Grants   November 30th: Study Scholarship for Fine Art, Design/Visual Communication and Film December 15th: RISE Germany  and RISE Professional (opens Nov 1st) January 31st: Undergraduate Scholarship

DAAD Scholarships and Grants

Upcoming Deadline Study Scholarship for Performing Arts and Music Continue your music or performing arts education in Germany with a graduate program or continuing course of study. Funding is available for programs ranging from 10 to 24 months. Apply to our head office in Bonn Germany by   Oct 31st.   More (Music) More (Performing Arts)  

Upcoming Deadline German Studies Research Grant This specialized DAAD program offers German Studies Research Grants to highly-qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in Germany. Apply by November 1st, 2017. More 

Events

Alumniportal Deutschland Build Your Career - Webinar Series This new webinar series will help you plan your ideal career path, along with the steps necessary to get you closer to your goal. Expert Career coaches will guide you as you develop your application materials. Details on the individual sessions and topics can be found by clicking below. More

In Profile

DAAD Artists-in-Residence Program Berlin DAAD Alumnus Wins German Book Award 2017 The author Robert Menasse is the winner of this year's German Book Award. He received the honor for his novel 'Die Hauptstadt' ( The Capital ), a satire that discusses Brussel's bureaucracy and its consequences in Europe. From 1993-1994 he was a grant winner of the DAAD Artist-in-Residence Program in Berlin. More (in German only) 

Global Connections Our Network - Your Faces DAAD's strongly values its relationships with its award winners, ambassadors, alumni, grant holders, and future applicants. We would like to give a big shout-out to all those who have participated in sharing their experiences in our online profiles ! If you would like to participate or nominate someone, please send us an e-mail to newsletter(at)daad.org . More 

Higher Education in Germany

Job Announcement Program Director GAIN A joint initiative of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and associated members, GAIN is searching for a new program director to manage the network and its relationships in North America. More 

EAIE Study English-Taught Bachelor Programs The European Association for International Education (EAIE) in a recent study examines the trend of more and more Bachelor degree programs being offered in English across Europe. Germany currently offers approx. 800 programs on the undergraduate level that are largely taught in English. More 

Living in Germany

On Arrival First Administrative Steps Foreign students have to attend to a number of bureaucratic matters once they have arrived in Germany. Most important is registering at the residents registration office: you cannot, for example, open a bank account until you have done this. Familiarize yourself with the most important steps by clicking the link below. More 

Fun Fact Did you know that... ...when children start elementary school in Germany, their family gives them a giant cone filled with candy, toys, and useful school utensils? More   Application Tip #17 Can I apply for a study or research grant if I am not a US citizen? Applicants can be US citizens or permanent residents. If you are a foreign national living in the US, you may apply if you meet the following requirements: Long-Term Grants: You have gained your last degree (or are currently pursuing one) in the US Short-Term Grants: You have lived in the US for a minimum of one year and your current residence is in the US. More

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.