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5 German Ideas for Alternative Energy
According to the first law of thermodynamics, energy can be neither created nor destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. In the case of electrical power, however, this transformation comes at a cost.
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Germany Commits €3 Billion to AI
The days of Artificial Intelligence sounding like something from sci-fi are long gone. AI is already a part of our daily lives. Simply meaning technologies that think like people do, AI encompasses speech recognition systems like Amazon’s Alexa, ride sharing, and the notifications about fraud you get from your bank. As industry continues to find new applications for AI, the 4th Industrial Revolution based on automation and data exchange is coming to a head.
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DWIH New York Seeks Intern
The DWIH New York has an opening for a Communications and Operations Intern. The position would last a minimum of six months and begin March 2019. This position requires 38.5 hours per week. Compensation is $750 per month. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, but the deadline for this application cycle is December 1, 2018.
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First Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award Recipient Named
Catherine Heymans, a Scottish astrophysicist working at the University of Edinburgh, wins the first ever Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award. The EUR 1.5 million award is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and awarded by the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
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2017 Annual Report
To get a comprehensive view of the programs of the 5 DWIH’s globally, including the programs of the DWIH New York in 2017, check out our recently published Annual Report.
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Germany Names New Excellence Clusters
On Sept. 27, 2018, the German Research Council (DFG) and German Council of Science and Humanities released their decisions on the 57 Clusters of Excellence that will be receive funding for seven years beginning in 2019.
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PhD Scholarships from Gerda Henkel Foundation
PhD Candidates in subjects related to history, archaeology and art history can apply for PhD funding through the Gerda Henkel Foundation.