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2026 marks 75 years of German-Canadian diplomatic relations. Deutschland magazine writes here “that friendship-based connection has recently been gaining strategic importance”: https://www.deutschland.de/en/topic/politics/75-years-german-canadian-relations

The DAAD Information Centre Toronto will be closed June 15 – 26 while staff are traveling on Centre business. We’ll return to our desks on Monday, June 29. During this time, please contact the DAAD Regional Office in New York with any urgent matters. https://www.daad.org/en/contact/

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Le Centre d’information DAAD Toronto sera fermé du 15 au 26 juin pendant que le personnel voyage pour affaires du Centre. Nous retournerons à nos bureaux le lundi 29 juin. Pendant cette période, veuillez contacter le bureau régional du DAAD à New York pour toute urgence urgente.

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Join Germany Close Up for an 8-day immersive program in Berlin (July 19–28, 2026)! 🇩🇪
Designed for Jewish students and young professionals in their 20s and 30s, this unique experience explores Germany’s past and present—from Holocaust remembrance to contemporary Jewish life and German-American relations. Participants will visit major historical sites, meet policymakers and community leaders, and experience Berlin’s vibrant cultural scene.

A government-funded scholarship covers more than two-thirds of the program cost.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

CWB 2026 | Germany Close Up Youth encounter program by Germany Close Up for Jewish Americans.

Are you a high school-aged student interested in STEM studies in Germany? If so, then VORsprung (Headstart) is for you! This free, online program helps prepare students prepare for Bachelor studies in engineering, science or technology at a German university. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026. Full details at https://www.daad.de/en/the-daad/intersecting-dimensions-topics/digitalisation/vorsprung/

The Latest Thinking blog shares recent research findings from the German academy. In this installment Sarosh Alam Ghausi. a postdoctoral researcher at the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry in Jena, investigates why observed extreme rainfall patterns in warm regions often contradict theoretical expectations. Watch the video here: https://lt.org/publication-plus/how-can-we-explain-extreme-rainfall-warming-climate/ Photo: © Latest Thinking

Considering PhD studies in Germany? If so, Research in Germany’s PhD Pathfinder tool can guide you through the process of planning your PhD in Germany. Check it out at: https://www.research-in-germany.org/en/your-goal/phd/pathfinder.html #/ Photo: © Research in Germany

On June 5 & 6, DAAD will be co-sponsor of a two-day symposium in Ottawa to mark the 75th anniversary of German-Canadian diplomatic relations. This event is open to the public & will consider the relationship from a variety of thematic and temporal angles. Learn more & register to attend at: https://www.cips-cepi.ca/event/75-years-canada-germany-diplomatic-relations/

Research in Germany’s “Meet Your Future You” series is aimed at Master's graduates, PhD candidates, and postdocs worldwide and looks to orient them on the opportunities open on the German research landscape. The series most recent installment focused on the theme of “Women in Science” and included contributions from well-established international female researchers working in STEM reflecting on the possibilities and challenges that came with conducting their research in Germany. To watch this episode, visit: https://www.research-in-germany.org/en/success-stories/meet-your-future-you-series/women-in-science-2026.html Photo: © DAAD/Zappner

Become a “Study in Germany” Ambassador!
Study in Germany is looking for creative international students living in Germany to be Ambassadors.
This is your chance to share your experiences with other international students and to showcase what Germany has to offer as a place of study. Apply by May 31! Find out more and apply https://ow.ly/TEtq50YVcXC