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GAIN19 in San Francisco

Come to GAIN19 in San Francisco! The annual conference and talent fair is the largest German science and research career fair in the US. It is an ideal place for MA, PhD, and postdoctoral students, as well as junior faculty of all disciplines, to learn about academic careers and funding opportunities in Germany. You can schedule appointments with more than 100 German universities, research institutions, and funding agencies. Find out about their programs and job openings!

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2019 Annual DAAD Contest

Announcing the Winners of #BeyondBordersBeyondYourself

Congratulations to the winners of our 2019 Annual DAAD Photo Contest! Thank you to all who participated and to all those who voted for their favorite image.

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In Profile

DAAD Language Assistant Dominik Winkel

Dominik Winkel is currently a Language Assistant at the University of Washington. After finishing high school in Bonn, Dominik continued with his studies at the University of Bonn. Throughout this time, he volunteered as language instructor and advisor for teenage refugees in the city. He also had the opportunity to work and study abroad four times, before receiving his Master’s degree. He has worked in Chongqing (China) and Seattle (USA) as language instructor and project manager for the last two years. In June 2019, he will return to Bonn to continue his professional and academic pursuits.

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DAAD Language Assistant Anna-Sophie Berges

Anna-Sophie Berges is a DAAD Language Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she teaches German as Foreign Language. She completed her teaching degree for secondary level school at the University of Education in Heidelberg, Germany, in spring 2018. Shortly afterwards, she received a scholarship from the DAAD for the Language Assistant Program. Anna-Sophie has devoted herself to the field of teaching German as a Foreign Language and she has gained variegated insights into these academic pursuits.

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DAAD Study Scholarship Alum David Rice

David Rice is a writer and animator based in New York, who spent a year studying in Berlin with the support of a DAAD Study Scholarship grant. His interests cluster around horror, noir, and the grotesque. He published his first novel, A Room in Dodge City, when we first interviewed him in 2017, and his second, Angel House, is out now.

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Job Announcement

Executive Director of the Heidelberg University Association in New York

Heidelberg University Association invites applications and nominations for the position as Executive Director of the Heidelberg University Association in New York. Heidelberg University Association is a non-profit organization that serves as Liaison Office for Heidelberg University, Germany. 

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Research in Germany Webinar Series

Interested in a research career in Germany? Join the "Research in Germany" webinar series for first-hand information on research and funding possibilities for PhD candidates and postdocs, from June 24th to June 27th at 2pm (CEST) each day.

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2019 DAAD Photo Contest

In honor of the anniversary of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we invite you to share with us pictures that explore how you challenged your comfort zone and boundaries in Germany or vis-à-vis German culture or language worldwide.

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A conductor is leading a small orchestra on a stage. DAAD/Beowulf Sheehan

Music

2019 Sound Understanding Concert

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the DAAD Alumni Association USA are proud to present the 2019 Sound Understanding Concert at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall New York Thursday, 11 April 2019 at 7:30 pm. We look forward to introducing you to some of the most talented and promising new musicians from Germany.

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In Profile

DAAD Young Ambassador Nam Nguyen

Nam Nguyen is currently a senior at Washington State University (Pullman, WA) pursuing degrees in International Business and Marketing. Nam stands out as the first and only student in WSU’s 129-year history to study abroad on all seven continents. He is also a McNair Scholar, Carson Fellow, Frank Fellow, as well as a NUFP Fellow with NASPA, the national professional association for student affairs professionals, and a DAAD Young Ambassador. Nam was recently awarded the Region V Undergraduate Rising Star Award from NASPA and the Global Student Leadership Award from Diversity Abroad.

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