100 Years of DAAD, Call for SPARC-GIANT, Pre-Departure Meets, Study in Germany sessions and a lot more...
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DAAD News Update
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| Group photo of DAAD scholarship holders from their trip from Hamburg to the USA in 1933 © DAAD | | | | |
DAAD is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025. Since 1925, the DAAD has supported around three million students and academics around the world. The anniversary year is going to highlight the importance of international scientific cooperation in times of geopolitical crises and upheaval. There will be numerous events and activities in Germany and abroad, including the issue of a special postage stamp by the Federal Ministry of Finance.
Follow the year's activities via the anniversary website and the anniversary Instagram channel (@100YearsDAAD). The website also features stories from past and present scholarship holders that show how academic exchange shapes individual careers while contributing to social change. | | | | | | |
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| Study in Germany - Web Sessions | | | |
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Pre-Departure Meets: Summer Semester 2025
For students admitted to German universities | | | |
Join Team DAAD for an informative Pre-Departure Meet to gain insights into the German culture, visa procedure, travel tips and get all your questions answered.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to ensure a smooth start in Germany & network with fellow students embarking on the same adventure! | | | |
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German Indian Academic Network for Tomorrow
(SPARC - GIANT) 2025-2026
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This program aims to strengthen and intensify cooperation between German and Indian higher education and research institutions, fostering academic mobility, promoting joint research and deepening academic collaboration. The programme is funded from the Ministry of Federal Foreign Office (AA), Germany and is co-financed by the Indian Ministry of Education, Government of India under the Scheme for Promotion Academic Research & Collaboration (SPARC) coordinated by IIT Kharagpur. The program is open to all disciplines.
Target Applicants
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| ● | In Germany: All government recognised institutions of higher education |
| ● | In India: All Indian institutions ranked in the overall top 100 or category-wise top 100 in NIRF ranking | |
Application
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| ● | The German side needs to submit their application via the DAAD portal |
| ● | The Indian side needs to submit the application to the SPARC portal coordinated by IIT Kharagpur (Details and announcement) | |
Application deadline: 11 February 2025
Funding period: 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026
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Uddipta Raj Deka
Master: Culture and Media Studies
My current studies in Hochschule Darmstadt now focus on areas like 360° full-dome film-making, 3D Spatial Sound Wave (SSW) compositions, media laws, and creative coding. My journey to Germany for my Master’s has been full of memorable experiences—from the warmth of strangers to the beauty of German orderliness. The diverse community and the emphasis on punctuality have taught me a lot more in a short time. | | | |
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Antara Sadhu
Master: Life Sciences
Studying & living in Germany has been an incredibly enriching experience, both academically & personally. I won’t lie—the winter was quite harsh, but as the Germans say, “There is no bad weather, only bad clothes!”
From the initial stages of applying for the APS certificate to receiving my visa approval, I have been supported by a diverse network of individuals. Now, I hope to be that person for someone else! | | | |
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Prajwal Kumar KV
Master: Management and Technology
As a newly selected DAAD Young Ambassador, I am excited to share my experiences of life in Germany. This includes not only academics—Germany is renowned for its cutting-edge research, technology, and infrastructure—but also the rich intercultural exchange on campus, my travel & adventures across Europe. | | | |
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DAAD News Update has been prepared by:
DAAD Regional Office New Delhi, DLTA Complex, R.K. Khanna Stadium, 1 Africa Avenue, New Delhi 110029
Tel.: +91 11 6646 5500
E-mail: info.newdelhi@daad.de
Website: www.daad.in | | | |
Registered with:
Bonn District Court, Commercial Register Court VR 2105.
Legally represented by:
Dr. Kai Sicks
Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst e.V.,Kennedyallee 50, 53175 Bonn | | | |
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Editor:
Aditi Gosavi, DAAD Regional Office New Delhi
Image credits:
Individual credits have been provided along with the images where applicable.
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