DAAD (German Academic Exchange Program) RISE (Research Internship Summer Experience)

Summer internship program for undergraduate students from the United States, Canada and the UK in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences and engineering. Students to work with research groups at universities and top research institutions across Germany for a period of 1.5 to 3 months during the summer. RISE interns are matched with doctoral students whom they assist and who serve as their mentors. The working language will be English.

Deadline: December

Value: Monthly scholarship of 934 Euro for a period of 8-12 weeks (pro-rated depending on length of stay). Health insurance and accident and personal/private liability insurance and an allowance of 160 Euro for travel within Germany.

Eligibility: Undergraduates in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering or closely related field Knowledge of German differs from strong to none at all.

Major: Biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or closely related subjects

Fellowship Type: Undergraduate, International Students

Category: International

Nomination: No, but suggested to work with Fellowships Office

Website: http://www.daad.de/rise/en/