December 16th, 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!  Our newsletter is taking a holiday break and will return on January 6th, 2018. We wish all our friends, partners, and alumni a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!

Important Dates Dec 21st-Jan 3rd: DAAD Information Center San Francisco closed. (DAAD New York will remain open.) Upcoming Application Deadlines January 31st: Undergraduate Scholarship January 31st: Summer Academy in Leipzig January 31st: Learn German in Germany 

DAAD Scholarships and Grants

Call for Applications Learn German in Germany DAAD offers grants to faculty members in all academic fields (except German Studies, German Language and Literature, and German Translation and Interpretation) to attend intensive language courses at various Goethe-Institut locations in Germany. Four-week courses are offered year-round. Apply by Jan 31st, 2018.  More

Call for Applications Undergraduate Scholarship Highly qualified undergraduate students are invited to apply to fund study, senior thesis research and/or internships in Germany. Scholarships are available either as part of an organized study abroad program or an independent study abroad semester or year. Apply by Jan 31st, 2018. More 

In Profile

New Team Member at DAAD New York Dietrich Wolf Fenner, Program Director of GAIN Dietrich Wolf Fenner is the new program director of the  German Academic International Network (GAIN) . He helps design and organize events and workshops for German researchers in North America. Before joining GAIN, Dietrich was head of communications of the Berlin-based Government Foundation EVZ. More 

Higher Education in Germany

German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI) Media and Operations Intern Wanted The German Center for Research and Innovation seeks a media and operations intern for a minimum of 6 months . This position requires a commitment of 38.5 hours per week; additional evening and weekend hours may be necessary. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Start date is April 3, 2018. More 

Franco-German Fellowship Program Strong Interest in Climate and Earth Science Program Germany and France jointly support the implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change. The German-French Fellowship Program attracted over 200 applications in its initial round. Round 2 will see 62 selected applicants from 23 countries compete for funding to pursue their innovative projects. More (in German) 

Living in Germany

Vlog International Student Experiences in Germany Join over 42,000 subscribers following the journey of international students Mykhailo, Elsapaola, Alberto, and Samantha during their studies in Germany. Throughout several episodes, they document their experience during the winter semester of 2017/18. More 

Language 5,000 New Words Added to the Duden Dictionary Germany's version of the Merriam-Webster is the reknown Duden dictionary. In 2017, 5,000 new words were added, including anglophone terms such as 'Couchsurfing,' but also tech words such as 'Emoji' and 'Selfie.' Click the Alumniportal Deutschland link below to learn about how the words are selected and for your chance to win a Duden dictionary. More 

Application Tip #25 Will my North American degrees/qualifications be recognized in Germany? Unfortunately, there is no generally valid answer to this question. You should certainly contact the higher education institution of your choice in Germany. The respective departments or faculties govern these questions independently. Please click  here  for a list of all degree programs in Germany. More Fun Fact Did you know that... ...Christmas Eve in Germany does not come with a big feast? Most Germans opt for a humble meal of frankfurters and potato salad. It is only during the following days when other dishes such as roasts or raclette find their way onto the table. Learn more about traditional German Christmas dishes below. More  

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Editorial Details

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