This way, they actively promote intercultural dialogues, the formation of international networks as well as the internationalization of universities and science. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung awards scholarships to international master students and graduates in order to enable study and research at universities in Germany. Interested readers profit from an enormous number of documents, modern media, and a library containing more than 157,000 publications on politics and contemporary history.The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Scholarship Program for the promotion of foreigners is aimed at foreign students and doctoral candidates who have already successfully completed their studies in their home country and complete a further study (postgraduate program / Master), a doctorate or at least a two-semester research stay at a German university.
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The Archive for Christian Democratic Politics researches and studies the history of Christian Democracy in Germany and Europe. Since 2002, the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung has awarded its “Prize Social Market Economy” to personalities of exceptional merit in safeguarding and developing the social market economy. Since 1980, we have annually awarded a prize for excellent local journalism. Our scholarship programs help young journalists by offering them projects specifically geared to their needs. We promote young artists, and annually award our prestigious Literary Prize. We stay in close contact with our more than 10.000 alumni.Įxhibitions, readings, and awards are also distinctive elements of our work. We provide moral and material support to intellectually gifted young people, not only from Germany, but also from Central and Eastern Europe and developing countries. In Germany, we offer more than 2,500 events per year which attract 145,000 participants. Our conferences and events attract people who 'have something to say'. The Berlin Academy is the national forum of dialogue between the spheres of politics, economy, science, and society. We focus on consolidating democracy, the unification of Europe and the strengthening of transatlantic relations, as well as on development cooperation.Īs a think-tank and consulting agency, our soundly researched scientific fundamental concepts and current analyses are meant to offer a basis for possible political action. Established in 1955 as “Society for Christian-Democratic Civic Education”, the Foundation took on the name of the first Federal Chancellor in 1964.Īt home as well as abroad, our civic education programs aim at promoting freedom and liberty, peace, and justice. The first chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany’s name and principles are our guidelines, duty, and obligation. We are proud to bear the name of Konrad Adenauer. There, an additional conference center, named “The Academy”, was opened in 1998. The foundation’s headquarters are situated in Sankt Augustin near Bonn, and also in Berlin. Our offices abroad are in charge of over 200 projects in more than 120 countries. In Germany, 16 regional offices offer a wide variety of civic education conferences and events. The Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) is a political foundation.
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