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The Call for Scholarships for STEM Subjects is out!

The scholarship programme is aimed at high-achieving students from developing and emerging countries who would like to complete a Master’s degree in the STEM subjects at a German university.

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DAAD Booth Draws Thousands at STRI4Society Week as Study in Germany and Responsible AI Programmes Spark Strong Interest

For hundreds of students and young researchers attending Kenya’s inaugural STRI4Society Week, the DAAD booth became one of the conference’s biggest attractions — a gateway to studying and conducting research in Germany. Despite a slow start caused by nationwide transport disruptions, close to 3,000 visitors flocked to the booth throughout the week seeking information on scholarships, academic exchange opportunities, postgraduate studies and research partnerships.

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Connect with DAAD During STRI Week 2026 – 18–22 May 2026

The DAAD will participate at the STI for Society Week – 18–22 May 2026 Session on European Programmes and EU–Kenya@50 STI Champions on Thursday, 21 May 2026 | 14:00–17:00 at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya

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The Call for Proposals for the New Centre of African Excellence is out!

This new Centre aims to strengthen teaching, research, and innovation capacities in applied and responsible AI and to establish a sustainable German-Kenyan academic partnership.

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The DAAD Nairobi Team will be at the EU–Uganda Research and Study Fair 2026

The EU–Uganda Research and Study Fair is organised by Team Europe (the European Union and its Member States in Uganda), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports and Makerere University.

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DAAD Supports Capacity Building for Sustainable Higher Education Leadership in Kenya through DIES Training at Chuka University

The German Academic Exchange Service, through its Dialogue on Innovative Higher Education Strategies (DIES) programme, supported the successful opening of the DIES National Multiplication Training hosted at Chuka University from the 23rd of March 2026. The training convened university managers from across Kenya with the aim of advancing sustainability in higher education institutions.

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The DAAD unveils new Funding programme "GROW": Global Research Opportunities for the South

The programme is aimed at early career researchers as well as established academics and scientists from countries on the OECD DAC list.

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Connecting Education and Industry: Positioning Germany as a choice Study Destination at the 18th Higher Education Fair and Skills Expo 2026

On 29th and 30th January 2026, the DAAD Regional Office Nairobi was right at the heart of the action at the 18th Higher Education Fair & Skills Expo 2025, hosted by the Nation Media Group under the inspiring theme “Educate, Equip, Empower.” And what an event it was!

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The Call for the third application phase for the VORsprung Programme is out!

VORsprung is an online course that helps you to prepare for an engineering, science or technology (STEM) degree programme in Germany. Upon completion, VORsprung graduates receive university admission for selected degree programmes at partner universities.

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DAAD suspends work in Russia

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is suspending its work in the Russian Federation. On 10 February, the Russian Ministry of Justice declared the DAAD an "undesirable organisation". As a result of this decision, the DAAD office in Moscow and the "German Centre for Research and Innovation (DWIH)" in Moscow, which is managed by the DAAD, will be closed.

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