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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 4^th Industrial Revolution based on automation and data exchange is coming to a head.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

100th Newsletter

The September issue of E-nnovation Germany, the newsletter of the DWIH-New York, marks the 100th publication. Hear from Germany’s top start-ups and thinkers about the state of Virtual Reality in the country.