Do you have a passion for higher education, science policy, and international research collaborations? The German Academic International Network (GAIN) Summer Internship 2025 is now open for applications for a unique opportunity at the DAAD New York office in the USA. This paid internship offers a $1,500/month stipend and will run from May 1 or June 1 to September 15 or 30, 2025. Apply now to gain hands-on experience in event planning, social media management, and higher education networking while helping to organize the 25th Annual GAIN Conference in Boston.
Why Choose the GAIN Summer Internship?
This internship in the USA provides valuable exposure to Germany’s research landscape, facilitating connections for international mobile researchers with top institutions. Interns will contribute to website content, social media engagement, and conference planning, all while being part of a high-impact international academic network.
Internship Responsibilities
- Assist in organizing the 25th Annual GAIN Conference, the premier career fair for German PhD students, postdocs, and professors abroad.
- Support website content management and social media activities.
- Manage event logistics and communicate with key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with a dynamic team to execute prominent academic initiatives.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the GAIN Summer Internship 2025, applicants must:
- Be fluent in English and possess strong German language skills.
- Have a keen interest in higher education and science policy.
- Be highly organized, detail-oriented, and a team player.
- Preferably have experience in event planning, though not mandatory.
- Hold a valid US work permit (visa sponsorship not available).
Internship Benefits & Financial Assistance
- Monthly stipend of $1,500.
- Hands-on experience in event coordination, marketing, and international academic collaborations.
- Networking opportunities with Germany’s top research institutions and global scholars.
- Work on-site at the DAAD New York office.
Application Process & Deadline
Interested candidates should send their CV and a motivation letter (in English or German) with the subject line “GAIN Internship 2025” to:
- Solveig Berkman, Senior Administrative Officer: berkman@daad.de
- Anna Oberle-Brill, GAIN Program Director: oberle-brill@daad.de
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About GAIN & DAAD
The German Academic International Network (GAIN) facilitates internationally mobile German researchers in connecting with academic and research opportunities in Germany. DAAD (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is the largest funding organization globally for student and researcher exchanges.
If you seek a career-enhancing internship in higher education and science policy, apply now for the GAIN Summer Internship 2025 in New York, USA!
Official Call: https://www.daad.org/en/2025/01/30/call-for-applications-gain-summer-internship/