October 28th, 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 31st, 2017: DAAD Offices closed in North America November 1st, 2017, Webinar: Undergraduate Study Opportunities November 3rd, 2017: Career Day Germany in Boston 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 1st: Intensive Language Course Grant December 1st: University Summer Course Grant December 15th: RISE Germany  and RISE Professional (opens Nov 1st) January 31st: Undergraduate Scholarship

DAAD Scholarships and Grants

Upcoming Deadline! 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 Nov 4th.  More 

Upcoming Deadline! Research Grants Research Grants are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a Master's degree or in exceptional cases a Bachelor's degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research; those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs), or to individuals wishing to earn a doctoral degree in Germany. Apply by Nov 4th. More 

Events

DAAD and German Studies Association Awards DAAD/GSA Best Book and Article Prizes DAAD is proud to announce the winners of the 2017 DAAD/GSA Best Book and Article Prizes awarded on October 6, 2017 at the 41st Annual Conference of the German Studies Association in Atlanta, GA: Greg Eghigian for the best book in History and Maria Makela for the best article in German Studies. More

Webinar, Nov 1st, 1:00 pm (EDT) English-Taught Bachelor and Summer Programs This upcoming webinar will feature the Universities of Applied Sciences (UAS7). After a brief presentation by the universities' representative, participants will have the opportunity to engage directly with the speaker - so bring all your questions about studying in Germany! More

German4Success Career Day Germany in Boston Join us at the  Career Day Germany  at the Goethe-Institut on  Friday, November 3, 2017 . Learn about opportunities for studying and working in Germany. The afternoon program is tailored to college and university students and runs from  1:30 pm to 4:45 pm. More

Higher Education in Germany

Support our Office in New York IT Internship in Network Administration 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. More 

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 

Living in Germany

Record Number 358,895 International Students in Germany In 2016, 358,895 international students lived in Germany, pursuing study or research. This highlights Germany's stellar reputation for quality education and opportunities. The number of international students in 2016 represents a 5.5% increase compared to the previous year, indicating a strong upwards trend. More (in German only) 

Application Tip #19 What happens if the deadline falls on a Sunday or Public Holiday? In this case, the reference letter must be postmarked by the following Monday/business day. However, please note that application materials must be submitted to the online DAAD portal by the deadline, regardless of what day of the week it is. More Fun Fact Did you know that... ...in the fall, many wineries in Germany offer special menus in rustic settings? These only last for a few weeks and are especially popular with hikers on the weekend. You can recognize participating vineyards by the bouquet of dried flowers or a broom outside the entrance, aptly giving these their name: Straußenwirtschaft or Besenwirtschaft . 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.