DAAD Scholarship Holders Kick Off the Semester in NYC!

DAAD had so much fun meeting so many of you and taking in the view of the New York City skyline at the Semester Kick-Off Party last week! Thank you to all of the DAAD scholarship holders in the New York Area who made the trip to Long Island City for the event!

Don't Forget to Enter This Year's Photo Contest!

The 2022 DAAD Photo Contest is your chance to win a roundtrip ticket to Germany, an online language course at the Goethe-Institut, or a gift card to Germandeli.com! 

This year's theme is #SeeingDouble. From 9/9 to 10/10, submit a photo of a place or thing in your community in the US or Canada that has a German Doppelgänger, like the Wonder Wheel in New York's Coney Island and its Doppelgänger, the Willenborg Ferris Wheel at Munich's Oktoberfest. The top submissions will advance to the Voting Round on 10/14, and the three entries with the most votes will win a prize! To enter, you must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate program in the US or Canada. 

Visit the contest website to read the official rules and submit your photos! And be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to see more Doppelgänger pairs!

Important Dates & Deadlines for DAAD Programs, Scholarships, & Grants

As of now, we expect all funding, programs, and internships below to resume as planned. For any updates, please visit the funding page and www.daad.org.

Important Dates and Application Deadlines:

September 28: Webinar: Master's Studies in Germany

September 29: Webinar: Funding Opportunities in Germany for Students in the Natural Sciences and Engineering

October 4-7: Global Inclusion 2022

October 6: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship

October 7: DWIH Future Forum

October 9: GAPP 50th Anniversary Block Party

November 1: German Studies Research Grants

November 4: Study Scholarship

November 4: One-Year Research Grant

To view our informational video on who we are and what we do, please click here!

Webinar

Master's Studies in Germany

This webinar will provide details on doing a Master’s degree in Germany including entrance requirements, finding the perfect study program (in English!), and how to apply, as well as information on DAAD’s Study Scholarship, which provides support to graduates of North American bachelor programs pursuing their master’s degrees in Germany. Get tips on preparing your application and the chance to ask your questions directly to DAAD staff.

Join virtually on September 28

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Webinar

Funding Opportunities in Germany for Students in the Natural Sciences and Engineering

This webinar geared towards North American university students from these fields will present information on funding programs to support study, research and internship stay in Germany. Learn about how you can do a Master’s degree (in English) in Germany, conduct a research stay at a university or research institute there or even carry out an internship through DAAD’s popular RISE Internship Program. This webinar will have information on programs relevant to students at all stages of study (bachelor's, master’s or PhD) and in all fields related to the natural sciences and engineering.

Click below to register. If you can’t make it in real-time, register anyway to receive the recording of the webinar to view at your convenience.

Join virtually on September 29

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For Short- and Long-Term Stays

Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship

The Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship is a partnership between the U.S. Department of State's Benjamin A Gilman Scholarship Program and DAAD. DAAD Germany will provide 40 additional scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students per year to study and/or intern for academic credit in Germany through the Gilman Program. The award allows students from accredited U.S. higher education institutions to strengthen their skills and expand their educational experiences while living and learning in Germany.

Application Deadline: October 6

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For Undergraduate and Graduate Students

German Studies Research Grant

German Studies Research Grants are awarded for one to two months to highly qualified US and Canadian undergraduate and graduate students nominated by the professor supervising their German studies-relevant research.

Application deadline: November 1, 2022. 

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For Master's Studies in Germany

Study Scholarship

Highly qualified final-year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree in any discipline 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 US or Canada.

Application deadline: November 4

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Research Grants

One-Year Grants

Research Grants – One-Year Grants (7-12 months) are awarded to highly qualified candidates who have completed a master’s degree or Diploma, or in exceptional cases a bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant supported research.

Application deadline: November 4

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Join the DWIH in NYC

FUTURE FORUM: Fabricating the Future

The “FUTURE FORUM: Fabricating the Future” brings together German and American scientists, researchers, and entrepreneurs to tell their stories, exchange ideas, present innovations and discuss sustainable fashion through various lenses:

Fashion Design, Material Science, Garment Manufacturing, and Consumption.

Events Open to the Public on October 7

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Join the Goethe-Institut in New York

GAPP 50th Anniversary Block Party

GAPP, the German American Partnership Program, invites you to celebrate its 50th anniversary at a block party in front of the Goethe-Institut in New York to celebrate transatlantic friendship with live music, art performances and German cuisine. DAAD will be among the many friends of the Goethe-Institut in attendance. 

Join in person on October 9

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Other Opportunities

Diversity Abroad Annual Conference

Global Inclusion 2022

DAAD will be joining Diversity Abroad's annual Global Inclusion conference in San Francisco, CA! Global Inclusion is a forum for sharing innovations, building community, and collaborating to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in global education and cultural exchange. This hybrid event will be an opportunity to address and accelerate systemic and equitable change in all aspects of global education and cultural exchange, including international student support & cultural exchange, education abroad, global engagement at home, and career advancement and belonging.

Visit us in San Francisco from October 4-7 

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Oktoberfest is Back!

Oktoberfest is in full swing in Munich! Until October 3, an expected six million people will gather in Munich for the legendary beer festival. 

Thinking about heading to the Wiesn yourself? Check out the ABCs of Oktoberfest to learn everything you need to know before you go. Prost!

Have you ever been to the Munich Oktoberfest? Does your hometown host its own celebration? Let us know on Instagram!