DAAD German Parliament and Research Internships - Wunderbar Together: Year of German-American Friendship

August 18th, 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

August 31st: Internship Opportunity IT Network Administration at DAAD New York

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

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

Sept 13th: Falling Walls Lab New York

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

Oct 12th: Career Day in Washington, DC

Oct 19th: Career Day in New York

Upcoming Application Deadlines

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

September 15th: EMGIP-Bundestag Internship

October 15th: RISE Worldwide Project Submissions

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

Call for Applications

EMGIP Bundestag Internship

EMGIP (Émigré Memorial German Internship Program) offers internship opportunities for U.S. and Canadian students in the German parliament, the Bundestag . The internships are two months long and student interests are matched with the position. Application by September 15, 2018.

Call for Project Proposals

RISE Worldwide

Research groups, labs and doctoral students can apply to host a motivated and well-qualified student from Germany. The German intern will assist in research and lab work for the proposed project. The students have academic training in the STEM fields, and receive a DAAD scholarship to help cover expenses and travel costs. Submit by October 15th, 2018.

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 . The internship will take place in New York City. Apply by August 31st.

Events

Mark your Calendars

Career Days

Representatives of DAAD, German business, universities and foundations will inform about study and career opportunities with German and in Germany. Take a look at the link below to learn when a Career Day in your area is taking place and get in touch with the listed point of contact to plan the attendance for yourself or your entire class of students.

Higher Education in Germany

German-American Friendship

Wunderbar Together - Deutschlandjahr USA 2018/2019

In cooperation with over 200 partners, the Year of German-American Friendship will showcase how closely our countries are linked through deep historical ties, shared values, and bold visions for the future. The initiative aims to convey a multifaceted, modern image of Germany and the U.S., believing that we are Wunderbar together.

German Culture

Test Your Knowledge

German Cities

The three largest cities in Germany are...? Correct, Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich. But do you know in which city you pay the most rent, which is renown for its Equestrian Festival, and which is Prag's twin city? Play the quiz at the Alumniportal Deutschland using the link below to find out more about German cities across the country.

Application Tip #54

Is there an age limit for DAAD Scholarships?

There is no fixed age limit. However, some scholarship programs specify that only a certain amount of time should have elapsed since you received your last degree. For details, please refer to the respective scholarship description.

Fun Fact

Did you know that...

...Germany has over 400 state-accredited universities that offer almost 20,000 degree programs across all academic levels? Find one that suits your needs by using the course search at the link below.

UAS7 Study and Internship Program

UAS7 Study and Internship Program (SIP) Deadline October 1, 2018. UAS7 (Seven German Universities of Applied Sciences) invites students who are currently enrolled in Canadian and U.S. colleges to apply for the Study and Internship Program (SIP). Successful applicants will be eligible to study for one semester at a UAS7 member university, or receive a short-term internship placement at one of our university laboratories. Successful applicants are automatically considered for the UAS7 Travel Scholarship of 1000 EUR to cover transatlantic travel expenses. For further information, please visit www.uas7.org or contact us at info@uas7.org.

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:

Dr. Nina Lemmens, Director DAAD New York

Katrin Kempiners, Peter Kerrigan, Editors

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