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June 23rd, 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

Sept 7th-9th: 18th Annual GAIN Conference

Sept 8th: Research in Germany at the 18th Annual GAIN Conference

Oct 5th-6th: DAAD/AvH Alumni Conference

Upcoming Application Deadlines

June 28th: Start-Up-Pitch GAIN Award 2018

June 30th: International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS)

July 1st: Special Grant: History of 1014 Fifth Avenue

July 8th: GAIN 2018 Conference Participation Grants

August 31st: P.R.I.M.E. Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

Call for Applications

Postdoctoral Researchers International Mobility Experience (P.R.I.M.E.)

This funding program addresses postdocs of all nationalities, who see their future career in Germany, but who first wish to spend some time researching abroad. Funding is provided for 18 months, of which 12 have to be spent abroad and 6 at a German university. Apply by August 31st, 2018.

Call for Applications

Work at the German Parliament!

The German Bundestag, in cooperation with the Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität Berlin, and Technische Universität Berlin, invites you to apply for an International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS) to spend five months in Berlin. Apply by June 30th, 2018.

Call for Applications

Special Grant “History of 1014 Fifth Avenue, NY

In cooperation with DAAD, the German Academy New York is offering a grant for research on the history of 1014 Fifth Avenue, New York. Fellowships are awarded for specific research in New York, Montana, and Germany.

Apply by July 1st, 2018.

Events

Livestream, Thursday, June 28th at 10:15 am EDT

DAAD Vice President Prof. Mukherjee speaking at Freie Universität Berlin on the Limits of Internationalization

Prof. Dr. Joybrato Mukherjee will speak about the limits of and challenges for internationalization. How can universities take action when the freedom of teaching and research is being infringed upon at partner universities abroad? Click the link below to follow the live stream of the talk.

Call for Applications: Participation Grants and Start-Up Pitch

GAIN Conference 2018, Sept 7th-9th

Participation grants are available to German-speaking researchers interested in a career in Germany. There are only a few left, so make sure to apply now! Also, new this year: the GAIN Award 2018 . This award provides start-up founders the opportunity to perfect their idea with coaching and mentoring at a German university. Learn more at the link below.

Oct 5th-6th, 2018

DAAD/AvH Alumni Conference

DAAD and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) will be hosting a major alumni meeting for former DAAD and AvH grant recipients in the USA. Click the link below on details and information on how to participate.

Higher Education in Germany and the US

Study.EU Country Ranking 2018

Germany continues to be top choice for international students in Europe

The Study.EU Ranking evaluates 30 European countries based on three distinct categories: Education, cost, and career opportunities. Germany remains number one, before the UK and France. Click the link below for more insights on why these countries are attractive for international students.

German Culture

Soccer World Cup

Is your love for soccer a match for that of the Germans?

Test your knowledge on all things German soccer by taking the online quiz hosted by the Alumniportal Deutschland. How often has Germany won the World Cup? Who is the current coach? How often has Germany hosted the World Cup? Play the quiz using the link below and find out the answers to these and more questions on all things German soccer.

Application Tip #48

How do German University sports compare to the US?

While not necessarily focused on professional leagues such as College Football in the US, German universities nevertheless offer a range of sports to get involved in - from fitness classes to trend sports and competitive matches. Click the link below for more ideas on leisure activities while studying in Germany.

Fun Fact

Did you know that...

...German soccer fans have their own fan hotel in Moscow for the world cup? Germans support their national soccer team so wholeheartedly that the German Soccer Association even has its own travel agency. Click below for a short video on Germany's fan tourism.

The German Chancellor Fellowship for tomorrow's leaders

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships every year to prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, Russia and the USA – irrespective of their field of work. Recipients use the fellowship to conduct together with their German host and mentor a socially-relevant project that they have developed themselves.

Deadline: 15 September.

www.humboldt-foundation.de/youngleaders

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Editorial staff:

Dr. Nina Lemmens, Director DAAD New York

Katrin Kempiners, Peter Kerrigan, Editors

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