October 19, 2024

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.

RISE Databases Now Open!

The Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) program is now accepting applications until November 30! Funding for summer internships is available for both undergraduate and graduate students. Visit the RISE database to see available summer internships and apply for the opportunities that interest you!


Learn more about the RISE internship program in today's newsletter and by visiting the program website.


The RISE Germany program will also be hosting a live info session on October 23 at 10:30am ET / 7:30am PT. Find the link to attend here!

Important Dates & Deadlines for Programs, Scholarships, & Grants


For an overview of scholarship opportunities, visit the scholarship database.


Important Dates and Application Deadlines:


October 22-24: Erasmus+ World Wide Webinar

October 24: An Evening of Networking with Representatives of German HAWs

October 31: Study Scholarships

October 31: Research Grants in Germany

October 31: Research Grants - Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle


November 1: German Studies Research Grant

November 5: ERA Fellowships - Green Hydrogen

November 30: RISE Germany

November 30: RISE Professional


December 1: University Summer Course Grant

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

For Master's Studies in Germany

Study Scholarships


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: October 31


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For Projects Up to 12 Months

Research Grants in Germany


Research funding is available for highly qualified doctoral students in a US/Canadian program (or those who will be enrolled by the beginning of funding) interested in a research project in Germany for funding between 2 and 12 months, or those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs) for funding between 2 and 6 months. This program has replaced the previous Short-Term and One-Year Research Grants.

Application deadline: October 31


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Doctoral Funding

Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees / Cotutelle


These research grants are for doctoral candidates and young scientists and academics whose doctoral degrees are supervised both by a university teacher at the home university and an academic adviser at the host institute in Germany.

Application deadline: October 31


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Research Funding

German Studies Research Grant


German Studies Research Grants are awarded for one to two months to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students at US and Canadian universities nominated by the professor supervising their German studies-relevant research.

Application deadline: November 1


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For Master's or PhD Students and Postdocs

ERA Fellowships - Green Hydrogen


This DAAD scholarship program supports German and international Master and PhD students as well as postdocs in any topic related to Green Hydrogen. Funded are study, research, or internships in Germany and around the world. The GH2 fellows will be integrated into international working groups with experts and DAAD alumni. The working groups cover the GH2 related topics: production, transport and infrastructure, market stimulation, cross-cutting issues. Additionally, participation in scientific conferences and other events may be funded.

Application deadline: November 5 (PhD students and Postdocs may apply at any time)


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Internship Database Now Open!

RISE Germany for Undergraduate Students


RISE Germany is a summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada, Ireland, and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering and computer science. RISE Germany offers unique opportunities for bachelor degree students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a duration of three months (minimum stay ten weeks) during the summer.

Application deadline: November 30


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Internship Database Now Open!

RISE Professional for Graduate Students


RISE (Research Internship in Science and Engineering) Professional offers research internships in Germany for up to six months to Master’s and PhD students (as well as qualifying undergraduates and recent graduates) from the US, Canada, Great Britain, or Ireland at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to industry. All participants receive a scholarship from DAAD and an additional stipend from their host company/institution to help cover living expenses.

Application deadline: November 30


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Learn German in Germany!

University Summer Courses Offered in Germany for Foreign Students and Graduates


This program provides scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students to attend a broad range of summer courses at German universities. These courses focus mainly on German language and literary, cultural, political and economic aspects of modern and contemporary Germany.

Application deadline: December 1


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German Network Opportunities and Events

For Education and Youth Organizations

Erasmus+ World Wide Webinar


This webinar is a unique opportunity for potential Erasmus+ participants from non-EU countries to understand how they can benefit from exchange and cooperation with their peers in EU countries and associated Erasmus+ countries. These sessions are for education and youth organizations from across the globe interested in these opportunities who want to learn how they can turn their idea for cooperation into an Erasmus+ project proposal.

Attend virtually October 22-24


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An Event for Faculty and Administrators

An Evening of Networking with Representatives of German HAWs


Faculty and administrators are invited to join DAAD and the DWIH for a networking evening with a delegation of German representatives from universities of applied sciences (HAWs). This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with representatives who are committed to application-oriented research and teaching. Explore potential partnerships in student and staff exchanges, joint study programs, and collaborative research initiatives. With a focus on innovation and regional development, this evening promises to foster meaningful connections between academia and industry.

Join us in person October 24 (RSVP Required)


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DAAD In California

Our colleague at the DAAD IC San Francisco, Hanni Geist, travels all over the western region of the US to meet with students and faculty to talk all things DAAD. Most recently, she attended the Global Learning Fair at UC Davis to talk to students about the RISE program and more!


Have you ever seen us at a fair or on campus? Let us know on Instagram!

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Editorial staff:

Christian Strowa, Director DAAD New York

Amelia Wallace

Peter Kerrigan

with content by Brenda Lamboy

 

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