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What applicants need to know | RISE Germany
Comprehensive guide for undergraduate students applying to the DAAD RISE Germany research internship program, including eligibility, application requirements, and deadlines.
Currently enrolled undergraduate student at a university in the US, Canada, UK, or Ireland; Major in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering; Completed at least 2 years of a degree program by the time of internship; Must maintain undergraduate status after the internship; International students must have studied at a qualifying university for more than 12 months; German citizens must have lived outside Germany for at least 6 years
Requirements
Motivation letter for each project; Curriculum vitae (CV); List of courses (max one page); University transcript; Certificate of enrollment; Letter of reference from an academic (PhD holder)
Application materials
Motivation letter; CV; List of courses; Transcript; Certificate of enrollment; Letter of reference
How to apply
Register for a DAAD ID; Access the RISE Germany internship database; Submit application online by November 30, 2025; Ensure letter of reference is submitted by professor via database link by December 15, 2025
Important dates
Database open: October 15 – November 30, 2025; Application deadline: November 30, 2025; Letter of reference deadline: December 15, 2025; Internship duration: May 15 – July 15, 2026 (start window); RISE Germany meeting: July 10-12, 2026
Contact
Daniela Wiesen, Scholarship Programs, North America, RISE, DAAD, rise-germany@daad.de
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