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November 3rd, 2018

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

November 7th: Research in Germany at the Science Virtual Career Fair

November 8th: Webinar: 2019 Summer Courses & Internships in Germany

November 15th: SUPER SOFT SKILLS Opening Reception at the German Consulate General

November 30th: Goethe Institute Career Booster Seattle

Upcoming Application Deadlines

Until filled: Internship Opportunity IT Network Administration at DAAD New York

Until filled: Internship Opportunity Program Administration at DAAD New York

November 5th: Study Scholarship for all Disciplines

November 5th: Research Grants (long-term and short-term)

November 9th: German Studies Association Seminar Proposals

November 30th: Study Scholarships in Fine Art, Design, Visual Communication and Film

December 1st: DAAD/AICGS Research Fellowship Program

December 1st: University Summer Course Grant

December 1st: Internship Opportunity Media and Operations at DWIH New York

December 15th: RISE Germany and RISE Professional (open November 1st)

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

Last Call for Applications!

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

November 5th, 2018.

Last Call for Applications!

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 November 5th, 2018.

Events

Career Opportunities in Germany

"Research in Germany" at the Science Online Career Fair

Science Careers has teamed up with “Research in Germany” to offer an exciting job fair focused on career opportunities in Germany. Meet online with representatives of German universities and research and funding organisations on November 7th, 2018 and learn about positions for PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, funding opportunities, and studying and research in Germany. Register by November 5th, 2018 .

Art Exhibition at the German Consulate General

SUPER SOFT SKILLS Exhibition

DAAD-sponsored artist Franziska Jyrch will showcase her first solo exhibition in North America at the German Consulate General starting on November 16th . SUPER SOFT SKILLS will include large-format paintings, small-scale sculptures, and in-situ settings that address the characteristics of the host’s space and the context of the exhibition. RSVP for the opening reception on November 15th here .

Meet us in Seattle!

Goethe Institut Career Booster Seattle

Calling all undergraduate and graduate students in the Seattle area! Join us at the Career Booster Seattle, organized by the Goethe-Institut, on Friday, November 30th to learn about the wide array of funding and opportunities for studying and working in Germany. German language skills not required.

Webinars

Webinars

2019 Summer Courses and Internships in Germany!

On Thursday, November 8th , learn more about summer courses funded by DAAD and DAAD's RISE internship program in Germany, as well as the Technical University of Munich's summer research program.

Missed out on a webinar? You can find all past webinar presentations and recordings in our archive here .

German University Rankings

Reuters Top 100

World's Most Innovative Universities - 2018

German universities made significant gains in Reuters' ranking of the World's Most Innovative Universities, highlighting the focus placed on advancing science, technology, and new markets and industries. Germany is currently tied with Japan for second best performing country, after the United States.

Job Opportunities

Internship Opportunity

IT Internship Network Administration at DAAD New York

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 .

Internship Opportunity

Marketing and Program Administration at DAAD New York

Our DAAD regional office in New York is offering an internship in higher education marketing and program administration .

Internship Opportunity

Media and Operations Internship at DWIH

The German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) is seeking a media and operations intern for a minimum of 6 months. The internship will take place in New York City.

Application Tip #62

Is the academic calendar the same in Germany and North America?

No! The official semester dates are:

Winter Semester:

October 1st — March 31st

Summer Semester:

April 1st — September 30th

However, these days may vary from state to state and from institution to institution, which is why we recommend checking the website of the university you are interested in. Also make sure your start date aligns with our funding periods and application deadlines!

Fun Fact

Did you know...

...that Germany, too, boasts a unique tea culture nestled in a small area in Lower Saxony. Learn more about East Frisian Tea Culture here . Tea time, anyone?

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Learn more here: https://www.esb-business-school.de/en/degree-programmes/

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Tel.: (212) 758-3223

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Head office:

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Editorial staff:

Peter R. Kerrigan, Acting Director DAAD New York

Jessica von Tresckow, Peter R. Kerrigan, Editors

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