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

Application

Germany Today Information Tour

An information tour program for North American higher education administrators and policy makers to explore Germany's higher education and research landscape.

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Deadline

2026-03-27

Award amount

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

Eligibility

Senior administrators at leading universities in the U.S. and Canada (provosts, deans, vice-presidents, heads of international offices).; Policy makers from federal and state/provincial governments or associations.; Experts in higher education and related research topics.; Must hold U.S./Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.; Must possess a demonstrated interest in Germany and transatlantic cooperation.; Must hold a relevant professional position.

Requirements

Applicants should not have recently participated in another information trip to Germany.; Special consideration for universities that have not yet participated in the program or have limited contacts with Germany.

Application materials

Application form (downloadable PDF); Call for applications document (downloadable PDF); Applications should be submitted as one PDF document.

How to apply

Download the application form and program description from the website.; Submit application as one PDF document by March 27, 2026.; Contact Uta Gaedeke at DAAD’s New York Office (gaedeke@daad.de) for further information.

Important dates

Application deadline: March 27, 2026; Program start: June 21, 2026; Program end: June 26, 2026

Documents

Call For Applications 2026; Germany Today - Application Form 2026

Contact

Uta Gaedeke, DAAD New York Office, gaedeke@daad.de; DAAD Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, +1 (212) 758-3223, daad.newyork@daad.de

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