DAAD RISE Germany (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)
About this internship
DAAD RISE Germany places undergraduate students from North America, the UK, and Ireland in summer research internships at German universities and research institutions, where they work alongside PhD students in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, and computer science.
DAAD provides a monthly stipend and supports travel, and no German language skills are required since the working language is English.
Applications for each summer open in November and close in mid-December. For summer 2027, expect the window to run November to December 2026.
Who can apply
- Undergraduate student at a university in the USA, Canada, the UK, or Ireland
- Studying biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or computer science
- Completed at least your first year at the time of the internship
- No German required
What you will do
- Work on a defined research project alongside a PhD mentor
- Lab work, data analysis, or computational research depending on placement
- Present results within the host group
Perks and benefits
- Monthly stipend from DAAD
- Travel allowance
- Health, accident, and liability insurance
- Seminar events with the RISE intern cohort
How to apply
- Browse the RISE project database when it opens in November
- Apply to up to three projects with transcripts and a reference
- Matches are confirmed in early spring for the summer
Frequently asked questions
Is DAAD RISE Germany paid? +
According to this listing, the compensation is: Paid (monthly DAAD stipend plus travel support) Stipend amounts can change between intakes, so confirm the current figure on the official page before applying.
How long does DAAD RISE Germany last? +
The listed duration is 10 to 12 weeks (summer).
When is the application deadline? +
This listing has a annual window (expected november to mid-december 2026 for summer 2027) deadline, meaning applications are reviewed as they arrive rather than by a fixed date. Check the official page for any cycle-specific cutoffs.
Who can apply? +
Key eligibility points from this listing: Undergraduate student at a university in the USA, Canada, the UK, or Ireland; Studying biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or computer science; Completed at least your first year at the time of the internship; No German required. See the Eligibility section above for the full requirements.
How do I apply? +
Apply directly through the official portal linked on this page. Legitimate internships never charge an application fee, so treat any request for payment as a scam and use official channels only.
Answers are based on this internship's listed details. Always confirm on the official page.
