DAAD UK & Ireland
@daad-uk-ireland
Welcome to the DAAD London office account! We support and foster international academic cooperation. linktr.ee/daad_uk_ireland
🌞University Summer Course applications open 01.09! 🌞 80+ courses fully funded, incl. accommodation, summer 2027. For UK & Irish university students of all disciplines. Minimum A2 German. Deadline: 30.10, 23:59 CET More Info: tinyurl.com/vw86hx27 Register 4 info sessions here: tinyurl.com/75zacwez
🎓 Planning a Master’s in Germany in 2027? Join our DAAD Study Scholarships info session for students & recent graduates based in the UK or Ireland. 📅 26 Aug 2026, 12pm ✅ Scholarships, alumni experiences & application guidance ❓ Q&A 🔗 Sign up: tinyurl.com/mwu3seys Deadline: 1 Dec 2026.
The DAAD Research Grants in Germany Programme offers funding to carry out research at a German university or research institution for PhD/Post-doc. 2–12 months (doctoral) / 2–6 months (postdoc) Deadline: 01.10.2026 Info session: 27.08.2026 Register: ow.ly/yyL850ZwfJa More info: ow.ly/n5sp50ZwfJb
🎓 Doing a PhD in the UK or Ireland? Conduct research in Germany with DAAD funding! The Bi-nationally Supervised Doctoral Degrees scholarship offers €1,400/month for 7–24 months, plus travel, insurance & research support. Apply by 1 Oct 2026 Funding Start: Oct 2027 Find out more: ow.ly/lczm50ZxoFG
Considering a Master's in Germany?🎓 Join our online info session & Q&A on 26 August, 12pm (UK) to learn about the DAAD Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines scholarship. 📅 Apply by 1 December 2026 for Master's programmes starting in autumn 2027. Register to attend here: lnkd.in/e2iHfbDD
Want to strengthen German–British research collaboration? 🤝 Apply for the British Council Germany's 2026 Springboard Programme, supporting UK–Germany research partnerships, networking and Horizon Europe collaboration. Deadline: 30 Sept, 17:00 CET. More: tinyurl.com/mvuer8z3
A new chapter in German–British collaboration On 30th June, we were delighted to celebrate the official relocation of the DAAD London office to the Goethe-Institut London, bringing together distinguished voices from academia, culture and international relations Read more here: tinyurl.com/2dnwrf3t
Applications are open for the DAAD Fundamental Academic Values Award, recognising outstanding early-career researchers & their contributions to fundamental academic values. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. Deadline: 22.06. More info here tinyurl.com/5xbzvxvk
Applications are open for our 2026/27 DAAD Young Ambassadors programme! Open to undergrad and master’s students with study/internship experience in Germany. Successful applicants will attend a 2 day workshop in London (20–22 August). Deadline: 29.05. Apply here: daad.de/surveys/526917?lang=en
Applications are open for Falling Walls Lab UK 2026 at LSE! Students, early-career researchers & entrepreneurs: pitch your idea in 3 minutes for a chance to reach the global finale in Berlin. 9 June 2026 | Apply now: falling-walls.com/falling-wall...
The DAAD UK & Ireland will be attending Postgrad LIVE in Liverpool on the 25th February! Alongside several German universities, we'll be there to discuss our scholarships, funding opportunities and any questions you may have about studying in Germany. More info & sign up here tinyurl.com/9s6ec3r3
The Research Grants in Germany Programme offers doctoral students and postdocs the opportunity to realise a research project at any German university, university of applied sciences, non-university research institute, music academy or art college. Find out more here: tinyurl.com/bz3ppeut
Thank you to all our partner institutions, DAAD lecturers, Young Ambassadors, and all those who participated in our events and applied for our scholarships in 2025. We look forward to a successful year of exchange in 2026, and wish you all a Frohe Weihnachten & einen guten Rutsch ins neue Jahr!☃️🎄
'Escape and Escapism - Art and the GDR' A free one-day symposium organised to coincide with the exhibition ‘Escape from Colditz’ by Leipzig-based artist Annette Schröter at the Robert Cripps Gallery, Magdalene College, University of Cambridge. More info here: tinyurl.com/mvnkf5ju
Are you a STEM undergrad? RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. It offers undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German unis & research institutions. Find out more here: www.daad.de/rise/en/rise...
How can we strengthen youth exchange between the UK & Germany? Find out at Aston University’s Festival of Social Science for a panel + discussions on language, culture & opportunities for young people. 📍 Hotel & Conference Centre Birmingham | 🗓️ 3 Nov, 5pm 🔗 eventbrite.co.uk/e/supporting-exchange…
🌞Attend a university summer course in Germany! 🌞 Applications are now open for 2026 - over 90 courses FULLY FUNDED with scholarships. Undergraduates and postgraduate students in ALL disciplines are eligible. ⏰ Deadline 30.10.25 Find out more info on how to apply here: tinyurl.com/5v23mmzh
'Research Grants in Germany' offers PhD students and postdocs (up to 4 years after completion of doctorate) the chance to realise a research project at a German uni, university of applied sciences, non-university research institute, music academy or art college. Find out more: tinyurl.com/bz3ppeut
The DAAD UK & Ireland team is looking for a Programme Manager for its Lecturer and Teaching Assistant Programme. Find out more below! ⏰Deadline 10th July. www.daad.org.uk/files/2025/0...
At Cumberland Lodge, our DAAD Lektorinnen, Ortslektorinnen, and Lehrassistenzen from German Departments and other faculties across the UK and Ireland came together for a weekend of inspiring workshops, talks, and readings. Thank you to all the speakers, the organising committee and participants!
Present your wall-breaking research in 3 minutes and win a trip to Berlin! The University of Cambridge and London School of Economics invite ECRs of all disciplines to Falling Walls Lab UK, 7 July in Cambridge. Deadline: 25.05. More info: www.clic.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/falling-walls-lab
The DAAD Global Centres for Climate & Environment present a free lecture series on key environmental challenges. Hear from top experts on forest conservation, water innovation & the Amazon's hydroclimate. 🌱💧🔥 📅 First lecture: 8th April, 2025 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/3pm25x5y
2025 marks 100 years of the DAAD's existence and a century of academic exchange. Find out some more about the history of the organisation from our Secretary-General, Kai Sicks, on the EAIE: European Association for International Education podcast.🎙️tinyurl.com/4f2jzety
💯🎂🥳 The DAAD turns 100 in 2025! Since 1925, it has supported three million students and academics worldwide, fostering international exchange and cooperation. For a century, it has strengthened global academic networks, promoted research, and advanced education across borders.