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100 Years of DAAD

Werner Könnecke's DAAD Story

In celebration of DAAD's 100th anniversary, we're highlighting the stories of just a few of the tens of thousands of DAAD alumni who have participated in DAAD-funded exchanges between the United States and Germany since 1925. This week, Almut Spalding tells us the story of her grandfather, Werner Könnecke.
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Call for Applications

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, 2025.
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Job Opportunity

GAIN Marketing/Social Media Assistant

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), located in New York City, is looking for part-time assistance on an hourly basis, 19.5 hours/week.
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Win a Trip to Germany!

Enter the #DAADBracketChallenge!

Put your soccer knowledge to the test with this year's DAAD social media contest! In honor of Germany hosting this year's UEFA Men's European Championship, we invite you to join the #DAADBracketChallenge!
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Call for Applications

DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellows at the School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) 2024/25

The Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is pleased to announce the opportunity for outstanding scholars to conduct research in Washington, D.C., on “The United States, Europe, and World Order.”
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Call for Applications

DAAD Post-Doctoral Fellows at SAIS

The Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS) is pleased to announce the opportunity for outstanding scholars to conduct research in Washington, D.C., on “The United States, Europe, and World Order.”
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DAAD Alumni Association USA

Call for Nominations

The DAAD Alumni Association USA is currently accepting nominations for two annual awards.
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Update on Funding Availibility

Short-Term Programs in 2023

DAAD is pleased to announce that Short-Term Research Grants, Research Stays, and Re-invitation Grants will once again be offered in 2023.
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Annual Contest

Seeing Double 2022

Enter this year’s DAAD #SeeingDouble Photo Contest for a chance to win a free roundtrip ticket to Germany or an online language course at the Goethe-Institut!
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Special Announcement

Funding Availability

Special announcement regarding the availability of some DAAD grant programs.
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