The RISE Worldwide (Research Internships in Science and Engineering) scholarship programme, offered by the DAAD, provides bachelor's students enrolled at German universities with the opportunity to complete a research internship abroad. The aim is to enable them to gain initial international research experience and to foster scientific exchange.
What does RISE Worldwide offer?
Students can complete internships in the following fields:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Medicine
- Computer Science
- Related disciplines
The internship placements are offered by international research groups and are accessible exclusively through the DAAD's programme-specific database. Applications can only be submitted for projects listed in that database.
Who can apply?
- Eligible applicants:
Bachelor's students who are enrolled at a German university or university of applied sciences for the entire duration of the internship. - Not eligible:
Master鈥檚 students
Application process
For internships worldwide (excluding Canada):
- Registration and application open from 15 October via the DAAD website:
- Applicants may select and apply online for up to three projects listed in the database.
For internships in Canada (special programme):
- Application period: 7 August鈥�18 September
- Applications are submitted via the Mitacs database:
- Further information is also available on the RISE Worldwide website.
Scholarship benefits
The scholarship includes:
- A monthly DAAD full scholarship rate (depending on the host country) for up to three months
- A travel allowance
- Health, accident, and personal liability insurance
- For Canada: A local (Globalink) mentor
Further information
Detailed information about the programme, application process, and individual projects can be found on the official website:
Contact:
rise-worldwide@daad.de
