The 2022/2023 DAAD "International Programs in Germany" Database

The newest edition of the DAAD "International Programs in Germany" database is now online! This database helps international students find bachelor's, master's, and PhD programs as well as language courses. Just enter in your desired program level, course language, and area of study to see available programs at over 200 institutions in 165 cities! This year, the database even includes online programs for international students. 

Access the database here.

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:

August 31: International Parliamentary Scholarship Program (Deadline Extended)

September 1: Falling Walls Lab - San Francisco Bay Area

September 21: Climate Action & Resilience: The Promise of Scenarios

October 6: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship

October 7: DWIH Future Forum

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!

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 home country.

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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New Episode Now Streaming

Coffee Connections Podcast

In this episode, our colleague in San Francisco, Hanni Geist, chats with Martina Barta, a current DAAD scholarship recipient and jazz singer. Martina is originally from the Czech Republic and is now at the Manhattan School of Music where she is pursuing a master’s degree. They talk about her career path, her impressions of New York and her goals as an artist.

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Application Deadline Extended

International Parliamentary Scholarship Program

The IPS program allows participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Germany’s parliamentary system and political decision-making process during a three-month work placement with a Member of the German Parliament. Participants also take part in a rich educational program with German political foundations and have the chance to enroll in university classes, spending a total of five months in the German capital. IPS is open to college graduates who are U.S. citizens, under 30 on March 1, 2023, and have very good knowledge (B2+) of the German language.

Application deadline: August 31

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Online Talk

Historical Approach to Russian-German Relations

Join this online event co-sponsored by the DAAD Alumni Association and the German Studies Association featuring Ian Ona Johnson, Assistant Professor of Military History at the University of Notre Dame. The talk will discuss a Historical Approach to Russian-German Relations. Register in advance to attend this talk. 

Join online on September 7

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Pitch Competition for Students and Early-Career Professionals

Falling Walls Lab - San Francisco Bay Area

Falling Walls Lab is a world-class pitch competition, networking forum, and steppingstone that brings together a diverse and interdisciplinary pool of students and early-career professionals by providing a stage for breakthrough ideas both globally and locally. The multifaceted format supports participants in driving their innovations and develops their communication skills, fostering collaboration and creating a space for the impactful and sustainable community to thrive. The Falling Walls Lab in the San Francisco Bay Area is co-organized by our partners at the DWIH San Francisco and financed in part by DAAD.

Application deadline: September 1

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Interactive Online Workshop

Climate Action & Resilience Building: The Promise of Scenarios

Join the DWIH New York and Momentum Novum for an interactive introduction to scenario development and its application for the future of climate action. In this workshop you’ll learn forecasting concepts and tools at the intersection of climate change mitigation and resilience building. Our goal is for you to gain a glimpse into the growing field of scenario development and learn innovative tools that you can apply afterwards.

Join Online September 21

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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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Work with Us!

Job Opening at the DWIH San Francisco

Program Officer

The German Center for Research and Innovation San Francisco (DWIH) is currently seeking a well-organized and team-oriented person to join the team as Program Officer. The Program Officer will be responsible for accounting and administration which include developing and managing events, identifying speakers and relevant topics according to the DWIH-agenda, accounts payable and receivable, budget preparation, database management, and general office management and administrative duties.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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Meet the 2022/23 Young Ambassadors!

Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students from North America who recently studied abroad in Germany and promote study in Germany at their home universities with help from DAAD. They help to inspire their fellow students through giving them guidance on how to make the most of their time in Germany.

This year's cohort of Young Ambassadors joined us here in NYC this month for an orientation workshop. Get to know them yourself by visiting the Young Ambassadors profiles on our website!