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May 11, 2024

News from DAAD USA
Stay up to date on DAAD's activities in the US - from news about scholarship programs to opportunities for study and research in Germany.

Join the #DAADBracketChallenge!

Put your soccer knowledge to the test with this year’s contest! In honor of Germany hosting this year’s UEFA Men’s European Football Championship, we invite you to join the #DAADBracketChallenge!


Participants will predict the winners of each group and the results of the Knockout Stage. Each correct prediction wins points, and the participant with the most points wins!


First prize will win roundtrip airfare to anywhere in Germany, second prize will receive a free language course at the Goethe-Institut (online or in person), and third prize will receive a Germany National Football Team shirt!


Learn more about how to play and download your bracket on our website!


Brackets may be submitted between Monday, May 13 at 9:00am EDT and Thursday, June 13 at 11:59pm EDT. The Euros begin on June 14!

Important Dates & Deadlines for Programs, Scholarships, & Grants


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


Important Dates and Application Deadlines:


May 15: Research Stays

May 15: Job Opportunity: DWIH Communications Officer

May 23: Science, Society, and Sustainability - Closing the Knowledge-Action Gap


June 13: #DAADBracketChallenge


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

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

Spring Deadline

Research Stays


DAAD offers grants for one to three months in all academic disciplines to scholars at US and Canadian institutions of higher education to pursue research at universities, libraries, archives, institutes or laboratories in Germany. The aim of this particular program is to support short-term research stays and thus promote the exchange of experience and networking amongst colleagues.

Application deadline: May 15


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German Network Opportunities and Events

Panel Discussion

Science, Society, and Sustainability Closing the Knowledge-Action Gap


Join the University of Cologne liaison office, DAAD, the DWIH, and partners at 1014 - Space for Ideas for a panel discussion with the new Rector of the University of Cologne and DAAD President Professor Joybrato Mukherjee, Prof. Michael Gerrard from Columbia University, and other guest speakers to discuss "Science, Society, and SustainabilityClosing the Knowledge-Action Gap."

Join in person on May 23 (RSVP requested)


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Join Our Team!

The German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) New York is seeking a full-time (40h/week), creative, communicative person to join the team as Communications Officer. The Communications Officer will be mainly responsible for a variety of science communication, marketing, and outreach functions. This includes managing the DWIH brand, and overseeing its communications platforms (website, social media, and newsletter). Other tasks include event organization and file management.


To learn more about the position and how to apply, visit our website! Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until May 15.

DAAD Behind the Scenes at CNN!

DAAD recently visited CNN in Washington, DC.! Peter Kerrigan, Birgit Klüsener, Kai Sicks and Benedikt Brisch had the opportunity to tour the CNN building and meet the Washington bureau chief! Follow us on Instagram for more updates from the road!

This announcement was prepared by:


DAAD Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017, legally represented by Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V., Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn

 

Tel.: (212) 758-3223 

 

Email: daad.newyork@daad.de

Internet: https://www.daad.org

 

Head office:

Bonn (Germany), registered with the Bonn District Court, Commercial Register Court VR 2105

 

Editorial staff:

Benedikt Brisch, Director DAAD New York

Amelia Wallace

Peter Kerrigan

with content by Brenda Lamboy

 

Image credits:

iStockphoto

Imago


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