February 17, 2024

Happy President's Day!

This Monday is President's Day in the US, which recognizes all of the presidents in US history, particularly George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, who both celebrated their birthdays in February. But how much do you know about past and present German presidents? From Theodor Heuss to Frank-Walter Steinmeier, check out this slideshow by Deutsche Welle to learn more about each German president since 1949!

Important Dates & Deadlines for Programs, Scholarships, & Grants

For an overview of scholarship opportunities, visit the scholarship database.

Important Dates and Application Deadlines:

Accepted on a rolling basis: GAIN Summer Internship

February 25: DAAD AInet Fellowship

March 7: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships

March 8: Germany Today

April 1: CfA: Falling Walls Lab San Francisco

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

Networking Tour and Program

DAAD AInet Fellowship

The DAAD AInet Fellowship is awarded twice a year to a group of outstanding international early career researchers in the field of artificial intelligence. Awardees will be invited to join the Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence (Postdoc-NeT-AI), a two-step networking program that offers participants the opportunity to interact face-to-face with leading researchers in Germany, with the aim of initiating collaborations, and creating new research and career opportunities. Additionally, awardees are included in the DAAD AInet Fellows & Alumni Network, offering long-term access to German AI research and bringing together bright researchers from all around the world.

Application deadline: February 25

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For Undergraduate Pell Grant Recipients

Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships

The Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship Program provides 40 additional scholarships for U.S. undergraduate students per year who are recipients of Federal Pell Grants to study and/or intern for academic credit in Germany through the Gilman Program. This deadline is for in-person programs or internships that begin between May 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025.

Application deadline: March 7

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Information Tour

Germany Today

DAAD invites representatives from universities, research institutions and funding agencies in the United States and Canada, as well as colleagues from the fields of education policy and politics, to join us for our “Germany Today” Information Tour 2024 from Jun 16-21, 2024. This year’s tour will focus on the opportunities and challenges faced by German universities in the broader context of society, the workforce, and a rapidly evolving geopolitical environment.

Application deadline: March 8

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German Network Opportunities and Events

#DAADClimate

DAAD Climate Lecture Series

DAAD is pleased to host the first public online lecture series within the framework of its four "Global Centres for Climate and Environment." The lectures are public and free of charge. The next lecture in the series, "Land Degredation in Savannahs and Nature-Based Solutions for Restoration," will feature Dr. Lydia Olaka of the Technical University of Kenya.

Join online February 19 (RSVP requested)

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Win a Trip to Berlin!

Falling Walls Lab San Francisco

Falling Walls Labs are science/innovation slams that take place worldwide. Young researchers, students, and entrepreneurs can pitch their innovative ideas or research that creates a positive impact on science and society to an interdisciplinary jury that will select the winner. Topics can be broad and are not limited to engineering and science. All winners of the Labs worldwide will be invited to the Falling Walls Conference in Berlin in November with all expenses paid.

Application deadline: April 1

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Work with Us!

Paid Summer Opportunity

GAIN Summer Internship

We are currently accepting applications for a summer internship with the German Academic International Network (GAIN) at the DAAD New York office, starting between May 1 and June 1 to September 15 or 30, 2024. The internship involves assisting with organizing the 24th Annual GAIN Conference of international mobile researchers from Germany. Applicants should be fluent in English and have strong German language skills, have an interest in higher education and science policy, be highly organized and detail oriented, and enjoy being a part of a small team. Prior experience with event planning is a plus. Interns will receive a monthly stipend of $1,500.

Applications will be accepted until the role is filled

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Have You Met Our Young Ambassadors?

Looking at options to go abroad next year? Have questions about what to expect as a student or intern in Germany? The DAAD Young Ambassadors are here to help! Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students at universities in the US and Canada with experience studying or interning in Germany. In addition to holding informational events throughout the semester, they're also happy to connect and answer questions by email. Check out their profiles and find their contact information on our website!

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Amelia Wallace

Peter Kerrigan

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