American Academy in Berlin GmbH

The American Academy in Berlin was established in 1994. Its primary goal is to foster greater understanding and dialogue between the people of the United States and the people of Germany. The independent, privately funded, and not-for profit institution offers residential fellowships at its Hans Arnhold Center in Berlin to American scholars, writers, policymakers, and artists, permitting them to pursue their work in a manner that encourages participation in the vibrant life of Berlin and Germany. The Academy also brings leading Americans to Berlin for briefer visits to facilitate a robust exchange of views in a transatlantic context. The Academy’s head office operates in New York with a small team; the main operative unit is located in Berlin.