Happy German Unity Day!

German Unity Day is celebrated on October 3 and commemorates the official reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. DAAD USA wishes all who celebrate a happy German Unity Day!

Please note: The DAAD USA offices will be closed on October 3, 2022 in observance of the holiday.

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 degree 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:

October 4-7: Global Inclusion 2022

October 6: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarship

October 7: DWIH Future Forum

October 9: GAPP 50th Anniversary Block Party

October 25: Webinar: Put Germany on Your Resume!

October 26: RISE Germany Information Session For Applicants

October 27: RISE Professional Information Session

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!

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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Webinar

Put Germany on Your Resume: Study in Germany!

Are you interested in pursuing a degree in Germany? Join this event and find out more about the German university system, admission requirements, and everything else you need to know to make studying in Germany a reality. This info session is targeted toward students, parents, and advisors. Join this info session for in-depth information about the German higher education system, university admission requirements, finding the right degree program, where and how to apply, and resources and tips for international students in Germany.

RSVP and Join Virtually on October 25

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Webinar

RISE Germany Information Session For Applicants

Interested in learning more about the RISE Germany internship program? The RISE team invites you to a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 26. The team will give you helpful information about the application process and the necessary documents in addition to answering your questions.

Join virtually on October 26

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Webinar

RISE Professional Information Session

Interested in learning more about the RISE Germany internship program? The RISE team invites you to a virtual information session on Wednesday, October 26. The team will give you helpful information about the application process and the necessary documents in addition to answering your questions.

Join virtually on October 27

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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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The Legend of the Drachenfels

The Drachenfels, or "Dragon's Rock," is the most popular destination in the Siebengebirge mountain range near DAAD headquarters in Bonn. Do you know the legend of Siegfried the Dragon Slayer that gave the mountain its name? Follow us on Instagram to read the story, and let us know if you've conquered the Drachenfels yourself!