DAAD German Academic Exchange Service Undergraduate Scholarship

Official application form and document checklist for the DAAD Germany Today 2026 program.

DeadlineMarch 27, 2026; Mid-January: Application announcement; Program dates: June 21 – June 27, 2026; Internship duration: 3 months (min. 10 weeks) during summer break

Award amountUp to USD $5,000; 2,000 to 3,000 USD; monthly rate of 992 Euros; lump sum towards international travel costs; three day meeting of all RISE scholars in July; lump sum of 160 Euros for travel within Germany; health, accident, and private liability insurance; Meeting for scholarship holders in Germany (if applicable)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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RISE Germany - Research Internships in Science and Engineering

Official DAAD program page for the RISE Germany internship, providing details on eligibility, funding, and application procedures for North American, British, and Irish students.

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Award amount

monthly rate of 992 Euros

Eligibility

Undergraduate students majoring in science, engineering, or computer science; Must have completed at least two years of undergraduate study; Seniors or fourth-year students must prove they will still be fully enrolled upon return to their home university; Open to students from North America, the UK, and Ireland

Requirements

Knowledge of German is not required for most positions; Must be enrolled at a home university in North America, the UK, or Ireland

How to apply

Application is completely online at www.daad.de/rise-germany

Important dates

Internship duration: 3 months (min. 10 weeks) during summer break; RISE scholar meeting: July

Contact

DAAD USA, Regional Office New York, 871 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017, Telephone: +1 (212) 758-3223, E-mail: daad.newyork@daad.de

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