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16 th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education

Peter R. Kerrigan Acting Director, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York DAAD’s RISE Program and Other Opportunities for Skills Development University of Kentucky November 2013. 16 th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education. DAAD.

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16 th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education

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  1. Peter R. Kerrigan Acting Director, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) New York DAAD’s RISE Program and Other Opportunities for Skills Development University of Kentucky November 2013 16th Annual Colloquium on International Engineering Education DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  2. German national agency for international academic cooperation and exchange • Independent association of universities • DAAD provides: • Scholarships and grants • Information and counseling about studying & research in Germany • Facts & Figures: • 70 Regional Offices and Information Centers worldwide • Regional Office for the US and Canada : New York City • Annual budget : ~ 407.4 m € / US $ 550.6 m in 2012 • Almost 100,000 people supported annually • 2,034 from North America / 5, 507 to North America in 2012 • All academic levels, all fields, varied lengths of stay What is DAAD? DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  3. The DAAD worldwide

  4. Funding for study abroad, internships or senior thesis research • Open to students in all fields • Previous knowledge of German not required, but advantageous • Monthly stipend or lump sum • Health Insurance • Some travel reimbursement • All-Grantees meeting in Bonn DAAD Scholarships DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  5. 8-12 weeks in summer • Web-based matching process • Undergrads work directly with German doctoral students at top labs across country • Knowledge of German is not required • Scholarships and housing assistance provided • 314 interns placed in 2013 • Deadline: January 31, 2014 RISE - Research Internships in Science and Engineering DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  6. For undergraduate DAAD alumni, recent graduates or graduate students • 6-26 week summer placements in industryinternships with leading German companies • German requirements depend on the nature of the internship • Scholarships and housing assistance are provided • 2 week intensive language course for RISE and RISE pro participants with little or no German • €250/monthly for graduates, €500/monthly for PhD students + €500/monthly from host company • Health insurance, travel reimbursement RISE professional DAAD Deadline: January 31, 2014 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  7. Researchers in science & engineering are invited to host German RISE interns coming to North America • Gaining assistance with experimental work • Stimulating scientific discussion • Making new contacts with German universities • Internationalization of academic formation • Establish and improve international standing • Project proposals for summer 2014 may be submitted from October 7 through November 24, 2013 RISE worldwide DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  8. Funding study, thesis research and/or internships • Independently designed or organized programs • For sophomores and juniors (second- and third-year students in Canada) Undergraduate Scholarship • All academic fields • 4 to 10 months during the German academic year • €650/monthly, insurance, travel stipend • Deadline: January 31, 2014 DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  9. Internships for 2 months at German parliament • Advanced undergrads or graduate students • Fields: political science, international relations, law, history, economics, or German. • Must be comfortable in written and spoken German • Monthly salary from German Bundestag • DAAD can help with health insurance and housing EMGIP – Bundestag Internship DAAD Deadline: September 15, 2013 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  10. 11-week summer program in Berlin • Journalism and communication undergrads and grad students • 6-week seminar on German politics, culture & media at FreieUniversität Berlin • Intensive five-week internship in German media companies • Good proficiency in German required • € 650/month, travel stipend, insurance • Deadline: February 24, 2014 InternXchange Journalism Internship DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  11. Summer Law School & Internship • Intensive legal training at one of the most prestigious law schools in Germany - the University of Freiburg  • one week seminar, three week - internship at a German law firm or other legal institution with international focus • Application requirements: • outstanding candidates in their second and third year of legal studies • German language skills are not a prerequisite but preferred • A proven interest in the German legal system is helpful • Funding: • 650 Euro stipend for the duration of the summer school • standard rate to cover international travel • five-day railroad pass • health insurance, accident & personal/private liability insurance DAAD Deadline: January 15, 2014 Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  12. Study & Internship Program (SIP, SP, IP) • 1 semester coursework at a UAS7 member + 1 semester internship (SIP). • 1 study semester at one of the seven UAS7 members(SP) • An internship of 2-6 months at a UAS7 campus lab (IP) • For sophomores and juniors (at time of application) • Language requirements depend on individual program • € 700/month; travel stipend; insurance • Deadline: February 15 (for SIP, SP, IP), September 15 (for SP and IP) DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  13. Visit our website for the USA and Canada: www.daad.org • Other funding resources: www.funding-guide.de www.studyabroadfunding.org www.higher-education-compass.de • General information about study and research in Germany www.study-in.de www.research-in-germany.de DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service : : North America : :

  14. We hope to see you soon in Germany!

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