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April 13, 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.

What's It Like to Do a RISE Internship?

DAAD Young Ambassador and former RISE intern Paige Lyles sat down with our colleague, Hanni Geist, to talk all things RISE in the newest episode of the Coffee Connections podcast! Tune in to learn more about Paige's experience in Germany and her tips for applying to the program.


Stream the episode here and click here to learn more about RISE!

Important Dates & Deadlines for Programs, Scholarships, & Grants


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


Important Dates and Application Deadlines:


April 19: Call for Abstracts: AICEE Colloquium

April 25: Young Ambassador Applications

April 29: Bridging the Gap: Safeguarding Online Freedom Across the Atlantic


May 1: German Studies Research Grant

May 2: Short-Term Research Grants

May 3: Research Ambassador Applications

May 15: Research Stays


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

DAAD Programs, Scholarships, and Grants

For Undergraduates

Apply to Be a Young Ambassador


Applications are now open to become a DAAD Young Ambassadors for the upcoming academic year! Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students who recently studied abroad in Germany and promote study in Germany at their home colleges/universities with help from DAAD. Only one student may be nominated per college/university.

Application deadline: April 25


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Research Funding

German Studies Research Grant


German Studies Research Grants are awarded for one to two months to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students at US and Canadian universities nominated by the professor supervising their German studies-relevant research.

Application deadline: May 1


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Spring Deadline Announced

Short-Term Research Grants


Short-Term Research Grants are awarded for 1-6 months 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, or those who have already completed a PhD (postdocs).

Application deadline: May 2


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Call for Applications

Become a DAAD Research Ambassador


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. Information about the program and application process is available at the link below.

Application deadline: May 3


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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

Join the DAADAA USA in New York

Lifetime Achievement Award Celebration


The DAAD Alumni Association of the US is inviting you to join us at the Lifetime Achievement Award celebration on April 17th, 2024 in New York. The award honors some of the most important people in international academic exchange. This year, the recipients are Allan Goodman (IIE), Mary Ellen Schmider (Fulbright Association) and Hon. David Gill, Consul General of Germany in New York.

Join on April 17


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Call for Abstracts

ACIEE Colloquium


Abstracts are now being accepted for the 27th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education, to be held on the University of Rhode Island (URI) campus Nov. 7-8, 2024! All 300-word abstracts with a one paragraph executive summary must be received by Friday, April 19, 2024. You can find more information about sessions and workshops at the link below. The colloquium will be sponsored by the Federal Republic of Germany through DAAD.

Submission deadline: April 19


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DWIH Panel Discussion

Bridging the Gap: Safeguarding Online Freedom Across the Atlantic


The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) and the DWIH New York, in cooperation with the German Consulate General New York, the Leibniz Institute for Media Research | Hans-Bredow-Institut (HBI) and the UNESCO Chair in Freedom of Communication and Information, are hosting an exciting discussion on the nuances of free speech in our digital world, live from New York City, on Monday, April 29, 2024. Whether you're joining at the German House in person or tuning in via our livestream, your participation is invaluable. This event offers a unique opportunity for an illuminating exchange on shaping the landscape of online freedom and democratic discourse.

Join April 29 (RSVP requested)


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Cherry Blossom Season

Spring has sprung! In Bonn, where the DAAD Central Office is located, this means the cherry blossom trees are in full bloom. Have you seen spring cherry blossoms in Germany? Let us know on Instagram!

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Master’s program in European and International Law at the Europa-Institut at Saarland University in Saarbrücken, Germany


Boost your career now! Study EU and international law together with students from more than 30 countries and learn from internationally renowned lecturers. Soft skills, moots, excursions to Brussels, Strasbourg & Luxembourg plus an international network of alumni - apply now and meet the world at the Europa-Institut!


Q&A sessions and all info here.

Study at Freie Universität Berlin – Summer and Winter!


FUBiS is an intensive academic program through which students can earn credits. FUBiS sessions run for 3 to 6 weeks in summer and winter. Students can choose between subject courses (mostly taught in English) and German language courses and participate in a rich cultural program. 


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