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January 5th, 2019

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!

Events

January 17th: DAAD Literary Evening and Annual Reception

Upcoming Application Deadlines

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

Until filled: Internship Opportunity Program Administration at DAAD New York

January 15th: Visiting Professorship (text in German)

January 31st: Learn German in Germany

DAAD Programs, 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 January 31st, 2019.

Fulbright Prize 2018

2018 J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding

Fulbright Prize Awarded to Dr. Angela Merkel

The 2018 J. William Fulbright Prize for International Understanding will be awarded to Dr. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, for her leadership and commitment to broader international cooperation. The ceremony will be held on January 28th in Berlin, the first time the Fulbright Association will host the event outside of the United States.

Technology and Innovation

Innovative Start-ups in Germany: Transatlantic Translations

DeepL Outperforms Competition

DeepL, a Cologne-based startup, provides a translation tool that has outperformed big competitors in blind tests. DeepL, as the name suggests, uses deep learning technology to produce high quality translations in nine European languages. Though this is far fewer languages than some competitors, DeepL will be developing further with support from Silicon Valley.

Germany in the United States

Looking Back

German Contributions to the United States

From Levi jeans to Budweiser, German immigrants have left their mark on American culture. The end of another year provides an opportunity to look back and appreciate these contributions.

Living in Germany

Looking Ahead

New Year's Resolutions

For many, the New Year has become the classic starting point for improvements in lifestyle and beyond. The idea behind New Year's resolutions can trace its roots back to Babylonian times. Check out the most popular resolutions in Germany this year here !

Webinars

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

Application Tip #69

Can I receive a short-term research grant more than once?

Yes. You can receive one grant per 12-month period.

Find out more in our FAQ section here .

Fun Fact

Did you know...

... that every year in January, Garmisch-Partenkirchen hosts an annual horn sled race ( Hornschlittenrennen ), during which four-person teams rocket down the snowy mountainside at top speed? Don't miss the 50th anniversary of the event this year

Online Experience Day "Studying Business in Mannheim, Germany"

Which study programs are being offered at Germany’s leading Business School? What does campus life in Mannheim look like? How do I have to apply? Chat with university representatives and get answers to these questions at the Online Experience Day of the University of Mannheim, Business School on March 14 – easy accessible from your own computer. Register now for free!

Learn more here: https://www.uni-mannheim.de/experience

This announcement has been prepared by:

DAAD Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017, legally represented by Dr. Dorothea Rüland, Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V., Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn

Tel.: (212) 758-3223

Fax: (212) 755-5780

Email: daadny@daad.org

Internet: https://www.daad.org

Head office:

Bonn (Germany), registered with the Bonn District Court, Commercial Register Court VR 2105

Editorial staff:

Benedikt Brisch, Director DAAD New York

Jessica von Tresckow, Peter R. Kerrigan, Editors

Image credits:

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