DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Undergraduate Scholarship

Official application form and document checklist for the DAAD Germany Today 2026 program.

DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; Mid-January: Application announcement; Program dates: June 21 – June 27, 2026; Internship duration: 3 months (min. 10 weeks) during summer break

Award amountUp to USD $5,000; 2,000 to 3,000 USD; monthly rate of 992 Euros; lump sum towards international travel costs; three day meeting of all RISE scholars in July; lump sum of 160 Euros for travel within Germany; health, accident, and private liability insurance; Meeting for scholarship holders in Germany (if applicable)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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DAAD Germany Today 2026 Information Tour

Official call for applications for the 2026 Germany Today information tour, a program for North American higher education administrators and policy makers to explore Germany's research and academic landscape.

Official source Source page

Deadline

2026-03-27

Award amount

DAAD covers program-related costs in Germany including accommodation, domestic travel, and most meals.

Eligibility

Must hold U.S. or Canadian citizenship or permanent residency; Must hold a relevant professional position (senior administrator, provost, dean, vice-president, head of international office, or policy maker); Demonstrated interest in Germany and transatlantic cooperation; Should not have recently participated in another information trip to Germany

Requirements

Submit application as one PDF document; Must be received by March 27, 2026

Application materials

Application document (PDF format)

How to apply

Submit application as one PDF document to the DAAD New York Office; Contact Uta Gaedeke at gaedeke@daad.de for further information

Important dates

Application deadline: March 27, 2026; Program dates: June 21 – June 27, 2026

Documents

Call for Applications 2026 PDF

Contact

Uta Gaedeke, DAAD New York Office, gaedeke@daad.de

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