Apply to the Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship!

Applications are now open for the Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship for programs that start between December 1, 2022 and October 31, 2023. The program awards scholarships to undergraduate students who receive Pell Grants and plan to pursue either long- or short-term study abroad programs. There is no separate application process for the Gilman-DAAD Scholarship. All applications to the Gilman Program that check Germany as a destination will be considered by DAAD.

Application deadline: October 6

Learn more here. 

The Gilman Program is also offering an online Best Practices Series for student advisors. See the event schedule here.

Important Dates & Deadlines for DAAD Programs, Scholarships, & Grants

As of now, we expect all funding, programs, and internships below to resume as planned. For any updates, please visit the funding page and www.daad.org.

Important Dates and Application Deadlines:

August 31: International Parliamentary Scholarship Program (Deadline Extended)

September 1: Falling Walls Lab - San Francisco Bay Area

October 6: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship

November 4: Study Scholarship

November 4: One-Year Research Grant

To view our informational video on who we are and what we do, please click here!

For Master's Studies in Germany

Study Scholarship

Highly qualified final-year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree in any discipline 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.

Application deadline: November 4

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Research Grants

One-Year Grants

Research Grants – One-Year Grants (7-12 months) are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a Master’s degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant supported research.

Application deadline: November 4

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Pitch Competition for Students and Early-Career Professionals

Falling Walls Lab - San Francisco Bay Area

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and steppingstone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. The multifaceted format supports participants in driving their innovations and develops their communication skills, fostering collaboration and creating a space for the impactful and sustainable community to thrive. The Falling Walls Lab in the San Francisco Bay Area is co-organized by our partners at the DWIH San Francisco and financed in part by DAAD.

Application deadline: September 1

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New Episode Now Streaming

Coffee Connections Podcast

In this week's episode, our colleague in San Francisco, Hanni Geist, chats with Martina Barta, a current DAAD scholarship recipient and jazz singer. Martina is originally from the Czech Republic and is now at the Manhattan School of Music where she is pursuing a master’s degree. They talk about her career path, her impressions of New York and her goals as an artist.

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Application Deadline Extended

International Parliamentary Scholarship Program

The IPS program allows participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making process during a three-month work placement with a Member of the German Parliament. Participants also take part in a rich educational program with German political foundations and have the chance to enroll in university classes, spending a total of five months in the German capital. IPS is open to college graduates who are U.S. citizens, under 30 on March 1, 2023, and have very good knowledge (B2+) of the German language.

Application deadline: August 31

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Online Talk

Historical Approach to Russian-German Relations

Join this online event co-sponsored by the DAAD Alumni Association and the German Studies Association featuring Ian Ona Johnson, Assistant Professor of Military History at the University of Notre Dame. The talk will discuss a Historical Approach to Russian-German Relations. Register in advance to attend this talk. 

Join online on September 7

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Germany Today 2022

This June, twenty-one participants visited Germany as a part of the Germany Today tour. Among them were representatives of leading universities, research institutions, and funding organizations in the United States and Canada as well as with experts on educational policy. The one-week tour gave participants a broader sense of Germany’s higher education landscape. Click the link below to hear from four of the participants about their experiences on the tour.

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UAS7 Study and Internship Program

Deadline October 1, 2022: UAS7 invites students enrolled in Canadian and U.S. colleges to apply for the Study and Internship Program (SIP). Successful applicants will be eligible to study for one semester at a UAS7 member university or receive an internship placement at one of our university labs in Germany! Travel scholarships are available!

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M.A. International Security Management in Berlin/Germany

The M.A. International Security Management at a glance:

• interdisciplinary course in security-related disciplines
• in English
• two-year, full-time program
• qualifies to assume management roles in commercial and state security organizations

Application deadline: 1 October to 15 December 2022

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