March 2, 2024

Leap Year in Germany

Did you know that according to old-school German wisdom, leap years are colder than normal years? Learn more fun facts about leap years in Germany by checking out this DW article!

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

March 7: Gilman-DAAD Germany Scholarships

March 7: Common Threads

March 8: Germany Today

March 14: Transatlantic Tandem Talk: Global Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic

April 1: CfA: Falling Walls Lab San Francisco

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

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

DWIH Event

Common Threads

Join the DWIH New York for a discussion and studio show with Craftwork, Intertwine Arts, and Natascha von Hirschhausen who are united by a common interest in expanding the boundaries of textile arts & fashion design while prioritizing sustainability, inclusivity, and experimentation. The evening will consist of an informal discussion and showcase of select work. Attendees are invited to network with other creatives and enjoy refreshments in the studio space.

Join in person on March 7 (RSVP requested)

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Transatlantic Tandem Talk

On Thin Ice: Global Impact of Climate Change in the Arctic

The next Transatlantic Tandem Talk presented by the University of Cologne, the DWIH, and partners will feature an expert discussion between Prof. Dr. Janet Rethemeyer from the University of Cologne, Germany, and Dr. Jannik Martens, UoC alumnus and researcher at Columbia University. A virtual tour through the core repository of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory of Columbia University will follow the talk.

Join on March 14 (RSVP required)

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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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EURAXESS Jobs Portal

Looking for research opportunities in Germany? The EURAXESS Jobs Portal connects researchers with thousands of opportunities in all fields across Europe. New jobs are added daily, so be sure to check often to find the right one for you!

Visit the portal here!

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University of Tübingen

Summer School on Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence in Europe Today

Study in English, make friends & learn German at one of Europe’s best-renowned research universities - experience Europe up close on two different Study Tracks. Class sessions are highly interactive, intercultural and combine both traditional and innovative teaching styles, including field trips and field research.

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