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

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Deadline2026-09-30

Award amount12,41 € / h before tax (minimum wage option for recent graduates)

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

Application

RISE Weltweit Bewerbungsportal

Official application portal for the DAAD RISE Weltweit program, providing information on application periods, required documents, and submission guidelines for summer research internships.

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Deadline

2025-11-30

Eligibility

Bachelor students from German universities

Requirements

English language proficiency (B2 level, verified by DAAD certificate or equivalent tests like TOEFL, IELTS, etc.); Academic transcript of records; Relevant course list; Letter of recommendation from a university professor

Application materials

Tabular CV; Project-specific motivation letter (1-2 pages); Transcript of records; List of relevant courses; Proof of English proficiency; Letter of recommendation (submitted via online link by professor)

How to apply

Search for projects in the RISE Weltweit database; Register and apply through the online portal during the application window; Provide professor contact details in the portal for the recommendation letter; Ensure all documents are in English and PDF format

Important dates

Application window: October 15, 2025 to November 30, 2025; Recommendation letter deadline: December 15, 2025 (latest January 9, 2026)

Contact

Martina Ludwig, DAAD, rise-ww@daad.de, +49 (0228) 882-104

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