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DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) - Graduate Research Internship in Science and Engineering (RISE)

Deadline2026-09-30
Award amount12,41 € / h before tax (minimum wage option for recent graduates)
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ

RISE Professional FAQ

Frequently asked questions regarding eligibility, application procedures, and program requirements for the DAAD RISE Professional internship program.

Deadline
November 30 (General application); December 15 (Letter of recommendation)
Award amount
12,41 € / h before tax (minimum wage option for recent graduates)
Eligibility
Master students and Ph.D. candidates at universities in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, or Ireland; Undergraduate students who are RISE Germany Alumni; Recent graduates (within 7 months of graduation at time of application); Must have been in the country of study for at least 12 months by the application deadline; German citizens must have lived outside Germany for at least 6 years
Requirements
Proof of enrollment at a North American, British, or Irish university; Letter of reference from a senior academic (PhD holder); Official transcript of records; Certificate of enrollment showing expected graduation date; Cover letter for each project applied to; Curriculum vitae (CV)
Application materials
Online application form; Cover letter; Curriculum vitae (CV); Letter of reference; Official transcript; Certificate of enrollment
How to apply
Submit application online via the RISE Professional internship database; Request letter of reference via the database portal for professor submission; Ensure all documents are uploaded as PDFs
Important dates
November 30: Application deadline; December 15: Deadline for letter of recommendation; End of January: Companies submit preference lists; End of February: Notification of outcome; May 15 - October 1: Internship start window
Documents
Transcript of records; Certificate of enrollment; Letter of reference; Cover letter; Curriculum vitae

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