Award amountMinimum wage (12,41 € / h before tax) for recent graduates
Last checkedJun 25, 2026
Application
RISE Weltweit Bewerbungsportal
Official application portal for DAAD RISE Weltweit research internships, providing application guidelines, deadlines, and requirements for summer 2026.
Must be a Bachelor student at a German university; Relevant academic background in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or Physics; English language proficiency (B2 level recommended)
Application materials
Tabular CV; Letter of motivation for the specific project (max 1-2 pages); Transcript of Records; List of relevant courses; Proof of English proficiency (DAAD language certificate, Cambridge, IELTS, TELC, TOEFL, or TOEIC); Reference letter from a university professor (submitted via online link)
How to apply
Search for projects in the RISE Weltweit database; Register and apply via the online application portal; Enter professor's contact details in the portal for the reference letter; Ensure all documents are in English and PDF format
Important dates
Application period: October 15, 2025 to November 30, 2025; Reference letter submission deadline: December 15, 2025 (latest January 9, 2026)
Contact
Martina Ludwig, DAAD – Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, rise-ww@daad.de, (0228) 882-104
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