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April 5, 2007 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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Apply Now: DAAD Young Ambassadors Help Promote Study in Germany on Your Campus |
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DAAD is pleased to announce the third annual call for applications/nominations for DAAD Young Ambassadors. Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students from North America who have recently studied in Germany and are interested in promoting study in Germany at their home universities and colleges. They do not necessarily have to be alumni of DAAD grant programs.
The ideal DAAD Young Ambassador:
- is an undergraduate student at a college or university in the US or Canada.
- has recently studied in Germany (for any period, from a summer program to an entire year).
- is available to promote studying in Germany on their home campus and collaborate with their study abroad office in the coming academic year.
- can speak intelligently and enthusiastically about their experiences in Germany in front of groups.
- is willing to organize one student event on campus per semester.
- is available August 24-25 for a training session in New York City.
Applications must be received by May 25, 2007.
Although students my apply directly to DAAD to become a Young Ambassador, special preference will be given to candidates nominated by their university's study abroad office. (Only one student should be nominated per college or university.)
 Complete program information, including application and nomination forms, is available at: www.daad.org/?p=ambassadors |
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Deutschland Magazine Features Interview with DAAD Secretary General Bode |
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 The Secretary General of DAAD, Dr. Christian Bode, talks about the transformation of the German higher education system, increasing internationalization and the significance of the Initiative for Excellence for students from outside Germany.
For the full interview, please visit:
http://magazine-deutschland.de/issue/Bode_1-07_ENG_E1.php?lang=eng&lang=eng
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Advertisement : Bonn Graduate School of Economics Offers Scholarships for Doctoral Students |
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The Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE), recognized and sponsored by the Excellence Initiative of the German federal government, offers scholarships for doctoral students
Deadline for application: May 15, 2007
The Bonn Graduate School of Economics (BGSE) offers a distinguished doctoral program to outstanding students holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics or related fields, such as mathematics, statistics, business administration, accounting and finance.
Applicants admitted with a Bachelor’s degree will join the BGSE as students of the Master of Science in Economics program. Applicants who already hold a Master degree (or equivalent) can directly be admitted as doctoral students of the BGSE. Courses are taught in English. Scholarships are available.
The application includes both a form that must be filled in online as well as a short CV, academic transcripts (including, if available, performance of applicants relative to their cohort) and two confidential letters of recommendation from academic teachers that must be sent to Bonn Graduate School of Economics, Prof. Urs Schweizer, Department of Economics, Adenauerallee 24, D-53113 Bonn, Germany, by ordinary mail. Applicants whose mother tongue is not English and who have taken the GRE or the TOEFL should include a copy of their test scores with their application. Applications are only considered if they are complete and received by May 15th, 2007. Courses start in October 2007.
For more details of admission and financial aid, please visit the homepage of the BGSE www.bgse.uni-bonn.de. For general information about the University of Bonn, please refer to www.uni-bonn.de/en/The_University.html. |
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New German Immigration Laws to Improve the Lives of Foreign Researchers
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The German Federal Government has recently issued a comprehensive amendment to its immigration law. Under this new amendment, approximately a dozen EU policies -- including policies that affect students and researchers -- will be adopted into German state law.
Among the significant changes that this amendment forsees are a notable decrease in immigration requirements for non-EU independent contractors. Overall, this amendment signals a gesture of openness toward students, researchers and scientists throughout the world.
The deadline for this round of the program is April 13, 2007.
To read the full article in German, go to www.bmbf.de/press/2005.php |
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ICI Berlin Fellowships |
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For its inaugural core project Tension/Spannung, the Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry announces five fellowships for 2007-08. It welcomes applications from doctoral students, postdocs, curators, and artists from all disciplines to link their individual projects to the topic of Tension/Spannung and to engage in a joint exploration with other fellows at the institute.
Application deadline is: April 30, 2007.
For more information on these fellowships, please visit
www.ici-berlin.org/fellowships/f1.htm |
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Fraunhofer Attract |
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The "Fraunhofer Attract" grant offers outstanding external scientists the opportunity to develop their ideas towards an actual application within an optimally equipped Fraunhofer institute operating close to the market.
The scientist will be offered a budget of 2.5 Million Euro over 5 years to lead a group of 3-5 co-workers.
In 2007 a total of 10 groups will be initiated.
Deadline for short project-outline: May 8,2007
Deadline for project proposal: June 15,2007
For more information on these grants, please visit: www.fraunhofer.de/fhg/EN/jobs/Fraunhofer_Attract/index.jsp |
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Two Newsletters from German Information Center USA |
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Did you know about the German Embassy’s free service delivering the latest news from today’s modern Germany right to your inbox – in English or German? The weekly newsletters “Deutschland Nachrichten” (DN) and “The Week in Germany” (TWIG) offer Americans from coast to coast shortcuts to Germany.
Why not visit www.germany.info/newsletter to sign up and join the almost 70,000 readers of DN and TWIG today? |
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Special Announcement - April 5, 2007 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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University Undergraduates Help Increase Awareness of Study Opportunities in Germany |
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As we announced previously, DAAD will be providing funding for up to nine German higher education institutions to create study abroad programs that meet the particular needs of the US market. These programs will need to be developed with a US institution, should be for credit, taught in English with a German language-learning component, and preference will be given to programs in the areas of science, engineering, music, design, and art. The call for proposals has now been released and proposals will be accepted through March 31, 2005.
For further information, please email studyabroad@daad.org.
The official call for proposals (in German) and a summary in English can be found here: http://www.daad.org/?p=studyingermany
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Special Announcement - April 18, 2007 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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"Put Germany on Your Resume":
Funding to Create New Short-Term
Study Abroad Programs at German Universities |
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The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites proposals from German universities for the development and launch of new summer programs developed specifically for the needs of US students. Up to ten projects will be chosen by an independent expert selection committee to receive financial support averaging €2,500 (fiscal year 2007), €11,000 (2008) and €8,000 (2009), as well as additional logistical and financial support for administrator training and program marketing. The selected programs will also be awarded the DAAD Seal of Quality. Funding will last from 2007 to 2009 with the launch of the programs themselves in 2008.
These programs will need to be developed with a US institution, should be for credit, taught in English with a German language-learning component, and preference will be given to programs in the areas of the natural sciences, engineering, business administration or management, music, design and art.
Although the proposals must come from a German university, US institutions are encouraged to make their German partner universities aware of this rare opportunitiy. If your US institution is interested in finding a German partner, please go to www.daad.org/?p=studyingermany and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.
This program is a follow-up to a project initiated in 2005, which developed and launched ten study abroad programs at German universities funded by special assets of the German Federal Ministry of Economics.
As a long term goal, the new projects will be added to the ten already initiated projects, creating a substantial catalogue of 20 high-quality, self-sustaining study abroad programs.
The proposals should be received by June 30, 2007.
Please send proposals to: DAAD New York , Attn: Laura Montgomery , 871 United Nations Plaza, New York , NY 10017 ; Fax: +1 (212) 755 - 5780; studyabroad@daad.org
The complete official call for proposals (in German) can be found here: www.daad.org/?p=studyingermany. A complete English translation of the call for proposals will be posted on the site in the next couple of days.
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April 20, 2007 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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Institutional Funding to Launch New Summer Programs at German Universities |
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DAAD will be providing funding for up to ten German higher education institutions to create new summer study abroad programs that meet the particular needs of the US market. These programs will need to be developed with a US institution, should be for credit, taught in English with a German language-learning component, and preference will be given to programs in the areas of natural sciences, engineering, business administration or management, music, design and art.
Deadline: Proposals must be received by June 30, 2007.
For the complete call for proposals, please visit: www.daad.org/?p=studyingermany
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DAAD-AICGS Fellowship Application Deadline Extended |
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DAAD and AICGS (American Institute for Contemporary German Studies) are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for the DAAD/AICGS Fellowship program. The deadline for this round of the program has been extended and is now April 30, 2007.
For program details and application instructions, please visit: www.aicgs.org/fellows/opps/daad.aspx
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EU-US Call for Proposals 2007 - ATLANTIS |
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The European Commission is pleased to announce a new call for proposals under the ATLANTIS programme (Actions for Transatlantic Links and Academic Networks for Training and Integrated Studies). This call is launched jointly with the US Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post Secondary education (FIPSE) in the framework of the 2006-2013 EU-US agreement in higher education and vocational training.
The call for proposals covers the following actions:
TRASATLANTIC DEGREE CONSORTIA PROJECTS
This Action provides support for consortia of EU and U.S. higher education institutions to implement dual/double or joint degree programmes “Transatlantic Degrees”.
EXCELLENT MOBILITY PROJECTS
This Action provides funding for international curriculum development projects that involve short term transatlantic mobility not directly related to award of a joint or dual/double degree. Consortia applying for such a project must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in transatlantic cooperation and exchanges including those funded under preceding EU-U.S. agreements.
POLICY ORIENTED MEASURES
This Action provides support to multilateral EU-US projects and activities designed to enhance collaboration in the higher education and vocational training field.
Applications should be sent no later than May 31, 2007 by electronic mail to EACEA-EU-US@ec.europa.eu.
For further information on this program, please visit: http://ec.europa.eu/education/programmes/eu-usa/call_en.html
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Virginia Tech Foundation Establishes Memorial Scholarships for French and German
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Virginia Tech French instructor Jocelyne Couture-Nowak and German instructor Jamie Bishop shared the conviction that learning a foreign language and culture is not just a joy, but is fundamental to our civilization--if we are to be civilized.
To honor the memory of Virginia Tech's colleagues and students, the VT Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures has established two memorial scholarships for French and German majors at Virginia Tech. Donations may be made payable to the Virginia Tech Foundation, for the Jocelyne Couture-Nowak Scholarship (for French majors) or the Jamie Bishop Scholarship (for German majors):
Virginia Tech Foundation
University Development
902 Prices Fork Road
Blacksburg, VA 24061
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New Market for University Instructors in Europe to Teach Professional Skills |
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According to the Bologna Process, students are in need of more extensive career training. The EU reform of institutions of higer education carried out by the Bologna Process is presenting academics new job opportunities throughout Europe. With programs like ABV ("Allgemeine Berufsvorbereitung" - General Career Preparation) and BOK ("Berufsorientierte Kompetenzen" - Career Oriented Skills), German univiersities are addressing the issue of how to equip every bachelor-degree student with skills to embark on a career.
The new mandatory courses, which include personal and social-communication skills, presentation techniques, and conflict management will make up one sixth of the students' program of study.
These programs present a significant demand for qualified university instructors to teach these courses.
If you wish to read more about this topic in German, please visit: www.morgenpost.de/content/2007/04/15/beruf/894328.html
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DAAD-Supported Summer Program: Global Studies Internship Program |
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DAAD New York is pleased to present 10 new short-term programs at universities across Germany earned the DAAD seal of quality.
This week, DAAD spotlights:
 Hessen Global - The Global Studies Internship Program, in Fulda
June 30 - August 22, 2007
This new program offers a combined study and internship program including: - Seminars and workshops that specially prepare students for the internhip
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Five-week team internship
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German language courses including special terminology
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Study excursions
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An attractive cultural program including city tours, movie nights, sports and more
Application deadline extended untill April 30, 2007
For more information about this program, please visit www.hessen-global.de
For all the programs with the DAAD seal of quality, go to www.daad.org/?p=germany |
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April 27, 2007 |
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DAAD New York Newsletter
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DAAD German Studies Research Grant - Deadline Reminder
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May 1, 2007 is the deadline to apply for the DAAD German Studies Research Grant.
This specialized DAAD program offers up to five German Studies Research Grants to highly qualified undergraduate and graduate students who are nominated by their department/ program chairs. The grant may be used for short-term research (one to two months) in either North America or Germany.
Applications postmarked the day of the deadline or earlier will be accepted; those with later postmarks cannot be processed.
For more information, please visit www.daad.org/?p=germanstudies
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Advertisement : : International Graduate Program "Advanced Materials Science" |
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 The interdisciplinary graduate program "Advanced Materials Science" in the Munich area combines the study of solid state chemistry, physics, and materials science in a unique way. The AMS program offers to excellent students with degrees in chemistry, physics or materials a multi-faceted training in materials science, covering the range from atomic dimensions to macroscopic matter. The entire program will be held in English.
The program is designed to qualify particularly talented and motivated students for academic and R&D careers and offers the following benefits:
Program:
• Innovative, compact graduate program in Advanced Materials Science covering the chemical and physical foundations as well as the latest developments
• Practical and theoretical courses in synthesis and characterization of new materials
• Faculty from three neighboring universities
• The Master’s Thesis can be completed in one of the partner universities
Added value:
• Small tutoring groups for all classes
• Winter School with lectures from materials scientists from all over the world
• Entrepreneurial education including project development and business plans
• Industrial internship
• Master’s Degree in only three semesters, followed by an optional Doctoral Thesis
• Possibility of obtaining prestigious stipends
For further information, please visit www.ams.cup.uni-muenchen.de |
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Facets of Germany - Image Survey Among US Americans 2007 |
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 In mid April, the German Embassy released a new public opinion poll on Americans’ attitudes towards Germany. The study shows that Americans continue to have a positive image of Germany - not only as the home of beer and pretzels. Germany is perceived as a modern society, a home of high-tech and a major international partner of the US.
Some interesting statistics from the survey:
- 44% of surveyed Americans have an excellent or very good overall impression of the country. Further, 52% consider it a modern and forward-looking society.
- 39% describe bilateral German-US relations as excellent or very good. The positive perception of bilateral US-German relations is back at pre-2003-levels, when it declined after disagreements over the US intervention in Iraq.
- 40% view successful economic cooperation as the most positive aspect of bilateral relations
- Americans also view Germany as the most important European partner of the US after Great Britan.
German Ambassador Klaus Scharioth comments: “The results of our survey reflect the broad common ground, an interest in modern life in Germany and close relations between Americans an Germans. It also points us to areas where we need to intensify our efforts to bring Germany closer to the US public.”
To read a press realease about the survey, go to www.germany.info/relaunch/info/press/releases/pr_04_17_07.htm
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"German Companies Need People Trained in the Humanities"
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In a recent interview, German Education Minister Annette Schavan addressed what she recognizes to be a common misperception, namely that the humanities and business don't mix. Schavan argued that many of the core skills that typically distinguish those who are trained in the humanities are required to compete in a world-wide market, whether it be economically, politically or culturally. Among the core skills that Schavan identified were, unique cultural and linguistic sensibilities toward foreign cultures and a deep understanding of foreign countries and regions as well as their history and people.
If you wish to read more about this topic in German, please visit: www.cdu.de/archiv/2370_19549.htm
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