KAAD launches 50 fully funded Master's scholarships
A new 12 month Master's in Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship, combining six months of online study with six months in Germany.
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Applications open on 30 November 2026
Apply through WissenWeek by 31 January 2027 for one of 200 fully funded Fellow places and the opportunity to become a KAAD Scholar.
From 200 Fellows to 50 Scholars: the selection process
Profile review, venture presentation and interview: how KAAD selects its Scholars during the WissenWeek programme in June 2027.
State Legislative Elections in Germany: KAAD Webinar on Current Political Developments and the Concerns of International Students
About thirty current and former scholarship recipients discussed the results of the most recent state elections and their implications for international students with Prof. Dr. Tanja A. Börzel.
KAAD Seminar: Craftsmanship and Culture: Germany and Its Beer History(ies)
Beer is regarded worldwide as a quintessentially German beverage. But behind this image lies more than just a long tradition of brewing: the history of beer is also a history of craftsmanship, culture, the economy, and s...
KAAD Seminar: Climate Justice and Indigenous Knowledge in Asia
Indigenous knowledge regarding how to address the impacts of climate change, as well as the rights and political participation of indigenous communities, were the focus of the regional seminar.
39th KAAD Annual Academy
Self-Portraits and Boundaries , In Search of Belonging in a World in Crisis.
“Self-Portraits and Boundaries : In Search of Belonging in a World in Crisis”
The 39th Annual Academy of the KAAD opened yesterday in Bonn. Around 250 participants from some fifty countries will be addressing issues of identity, belonging, and exclusion in a world marked by political crises, socia...
KAAD Alumni Conference in Suceava, Romania
“The Architecture of the European Security Area: Ukraine’s Experiences and New Risks”
In memory of Professor Josef Reiter, President of the KAAD from 2003 to 2011
The KAAD mourns the loss of its former president, Professor Josef Reiter, who passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 88.
KAAD Seminar: “Breaking the Walls of Violence : The Many Faces of Violence”
Violence is not limited to individual acts; rather, it is often shaped by political structures, social relationships, and institutional contexts.
Academic Mobility in Times of Crisis : Opportunities and Challenges for Young Researchers
How does academic mobility play out in the face of political instability, economic uncertainty, or social tensions?
KAAD Mourns the Passing of Professor Hans Bienlein (1930: 2026)
On April 4, 2026, Professor Hans Bienlein passed away at the age of 95. He served for many years as a KAAD liaison professor and, with exceptional personal dedication, supported the scholars and the work of the KAAD over...
Relocation of the KAAD Office : A New Beginning on Königstraße in Bonn
After four decades, the KAAD has moved its office in Bonn from Hausdorffstraße to new premises on Königstraße.
In Memory of our Honorary President Prof. em. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Peter Hünermann
em. Dr. mult. Peter Hünermann, who passed away on December 21, 2025 at the age of 96.
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