December 9th, 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!

Upcoming Application Deadlines December 15th: RISE Germany  and RISE Professional January 15th: Visiting Professorship January 31st: Undergraduate Scholarship January 31st: Summer Academy in Leipzig January 31st: Learn German in Germany 

DAAD Scholarships and Grants

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 

Call for Applications RISE Germany RISE Germany is a 10-12 week summer internship program for undergraduates in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science. Bachelor students receive the opportunity to work with researchers at universities and research institutions across Germany. The working language is English. Apply by Dec 15th. More 

In Profile

Internship at DAAD DAAD Intern Tobias Wenzig Our current IT Intern is pursuing a Master's degree at the University of Applied Science in Bremen. The internship at DAAD in New York allows Tobias to combine knowledge gained in the classroom with practical applications as well as the opportunity to gain experience living abroad. Learn more about Tobias' experience below and our internship opportunity . More (in German) 

Higher Education in Germany

Best Practices Integrating Refugees at German Universities A recent study by DAAD on lessons learned through integrating refugees successfully in German higher education shows best practices in creating programs that reduce the entry and language barriers.In 2016 alone, over 6,800 refugees particpated in the DAAD Program "Integra" which prepares refugees for study at German universities. More (in German) 

Job Opportunity Open Position with the Alumni Portal Deutschland (German Speakers) The Alumniportal Deutschland is looking for German speaking applicants for an opportunity to assist the portal in growing its network in North America. The position is based in New York. To learn more about the Alumniportal and the services it offers, click the link below. More (in German) 

Living in Germany

Advent and Christmas Markets in Germany Spending the Season Abroad The German holiday season is full of traditions. As an international student, there is much to explore and discover. From the traditional Christmas markets to "Wichteln" and "Glühwein", Germany has a lot to offer. Check out Elim's blog post, on her experience as an international student in Germany. More 

Application Tip #24 Will I receive credit for the coursework or internship in Germany as part of the Undergraduate Scholarship? You will need to make the arrangements to receive credit yourself. In order to apply to the Undergraduate Scholarship, you have to show us that you are eligible to receive credit from your home institution. More Fun Fact Did you know that... ...children in Germany get to open their gifts already on Christmas Eve? The so-called "Bescherung" is a long-standing tradition, where children need to wait for a bell to ring before they may enter the living room where the Christmas tree and their presents are. Brush up on more German Christmas Vocabulary below. More  

Advertisement Northern Institute of Technology Management (NIT) Double Master’s Degree Program in Germany: Combine Engineering and Technology Management! 2 Masters at once: MSc at Hamburg University of Technology and MBA at NIT Northern Institute of Technology Management. The Program addresses engineers who strive to become responsible technology managers in a globalized world. Benefits: international, small classes, on-campus living, tight link to industry.  https://www.nithh.de/prospectives/ 

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.