After a two year hiatus, the Sound Understanding concert is back! Sound Understanding is DAAD and the DAAD Alumni Association’s annual concert showcasing the young, talented DAAD music fellows from Germany who have spent the past year studying at music schools in the US and Canada. This year's concert will take place on April 21 at Carnegie Hall in New York and will feature DAAD music fellows Felicitas Schiffner (violin), Martina Barta (voice), and Sebastian Winter (composer).

Learn more and get tickets here!

For Faculty and Administrators

The Germany Today Information Tour is designed to give participants a broad overview of Germany’s higher education landscape. This year's tour is themed "German Higher Education Institutions and their Role as a Gateway to the European Higher Education Area" and will visit institutions in Freiburg, Strasbourg, Karlsruhe, Heidelberg, Darmstadt, and Mainz. Representatives from universities, research institutions, funding agencies, and other organizations in the field of education policy are invited to apply. Program-related costs in Germany (accommodation, domestic travel, most meals) will be covered by DAAD.

Online Language Courses for Faculty

DAAD is pleased to announce this opportunity available to faculty members in the US and Canada from all academic fields (except German Language and Literature and German Translation and Interpretation) to attend online language courses offered by the Goethe-Institut in North America year-round. Participants may take either two 5- or 8-week courses in succession or one 16-week course starting in the spring or summer of 2022. 

North American Jews Meet Modern Germany

"Germany Close Up – North American Jews Meet Modern Germany" is a youth encounter program for Jewish students and young professionals from North America aged 18 to 40. Participants will engage in an in-depth discussion on Germany's reflection on and remembrance of its past as well as its modern-day political system and society. This 9-day program will take place in Germany.

Call for Applications

DAAD North America is pleased to announce the call for applications for the next round of Research Ambassadors, a group of informed and enthusiastic experts and advisers on research opportunities in Germany. Research Ambassadors are scholars and scientists in North America who have conducted advanced long-term research projects in Germany and are interested in promoting research in Germany at their home universities and among their peers and students.

Summer Internship Opportunity

Job Opportunity

The German Center for Research and Innovation San Francisco (DWIH) is seeking a full-time Head of Programs. This is an in-house position with the possibility to work remotely. The Head of Programs will work closely with the Executive Director of the DWIH and will be responsible for communications and outreach strategy, growing and maintaining the DWIH's extensive network, and developing and managing events in accordance with the DWIH's primary goals.

Job Opportunity

The German Center for Research and Innovation San Francisco (DWIH) is currently seeking a well-organized and team-oriented person to join us as Program Officer for our newly established branch. This is an in-house position with the possibility to work remotely. The Program Officer will be responsible for a range of tasks related to accounting and administration, including event organization and management, accounts payable and receivable, budget preparation, database management, and general office management and administration.

Explore Graduate Opportunities in Germany

Planning to pursue a graduate degree abroad can seem overwhelming. This event is designed to help you navigate the process - from finding the right program and university to understanding the requirements and application process. The Germany Grad Fair 2022 is your pass to exploring the exciting opportunities for research, funding, and career advancement through graduate studies in Germany. Meet with representatives from DAAD, universities, funding and exchange institutions, and the German Consulate New York, all of whom will be happy to answer your questions. Join us in person on March 25 at the German House in New York City. 

This week, we highlighted German inventor Melitta Bentz, who invented the paper coffee filter system in 1908! Her legacy continues in the Melitta coffee filter brand, which is still operated by her family to this day. Follow us on Instagram to learn more about German women who have made history!

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Amelia Wallace