RISE Germany 2027 Paid Summer Research Internship

Applications are now open for the RISE Germany 2027 Summer Research Internship, a funded opportunity for undergraduate students to spend three months doing research at top German universities and research institutions. The program is organized by DAAD (the German Academic Exchange Service) and funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. It is open to students in biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering and closely related fields, including life sciences, applied mathematics and computer science.

It is meant for students enrolled at universities in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Selected students receive a monthly stipend of €992, insurance, a travel allowance and a mentor, and they work in English, so German is not required. The application deadline is November 30, 2026, at 11:59 pm Central European Time. The official program information does not mention any application fee, and you apply online through the RISE Germany database. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

Organized By: DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service)
Degree Level Required: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
Host Country: Germany
Funding Type: Fully Funded
Application Fee: None
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026, 11:59 pm CET
Letters of Reference Deadline: December 15, 2026

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What This Scholarship Offers:

A monthly stipend of €992 to cover your living costs in Germany.
An international travel allowance and €160 for travel within Germany to the RISE meeting.
Health, accident and personal liability insurance arranged by DAAD.
Housing assistance from your host university or institute.
A research placement at a top German university or institute, with a mentor to guide you.
Research experience that strengthens your CV and future applications.
A two day RISE meeting in Heidelberg to network with other scholars.

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Eligibility Criteria:

You are an undergraduate student enrolled at a university in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom or Ireland.
You will have completed at least the second year of your bachelor’s degree by the time the internship starts.
You study biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field.
You are willing to complete the internship in Germany during the summer months, within the required dates.
You submit a complete application with all official documents, such as your certificate of enrolment and letters of reference, bearing your university’s letterhead and a signature or seal.
You do not need to know German. Most applicants have little or no knowledge of the language.

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Programs Available:

RISE Germany is open to students in the following fields:

Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Earth Sciences (Geosciences)
Engineering
Life Sciences
Applied Mathematics
Computer Science

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Internship Duration and Start Dates:

The internship lasts three months, with a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 90 days.
The earliest start date is May 15, 2027.
The latest start date is July 15, 2027.
You agree on the exact dates directly with your host.
Internships longer than three months are not allowed under this program.

Important Dates:

October 15 to November 30, 2026: Student application period (deadline 11:59 pm CET on November 30)
October 15 to December 15, 2026: Referees submit letters of reference
By January 13, 2027: DAAD forwards complete and verified applications to hosts
January 2027: Hosts rank the applicants
February to March 2027: Successful applicants are notified
Early July 2027: RISE meeting in Heidelberg

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How Are Students Selected?

DAAD first checks each application for completeness and for the academic quality of the applicant.
Hosts then rank the applicants they consider suitable.
DAAD makes the final decision using two alternating rankings. Projects are ranked by the number of applications they receive, and students are ranked by academic performance.

Of the roughly 300 scholarships, about 180 are full DAAD scholarships. The rest are funded through partners such as the DFG, North American universities and Mitacs, which supports up to 100 Canadian students each year.

Tips for a Strong Application:

Choose projects that truly match your studies and interests.
Ask your referees early and remind them of the December 15 deadline.
Check every official document for the letterhead and signature or seal.
Save a copy of each project description, since it contains the host’s contact details.
Submit a few days before the deadline to avoid technical problems.

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How to Apply:

Visit the official RISE Germany page on the DAAD website (daad.de/rise) and open the application portal.
Create an account and log in.
Browse the internship projects and choose up to three.
Fill in the online form and upload the required documents, such as your certificate of enrolment.
Ask your referees to submit their letters of reference by December 15, 2026.
Submit your application before November 30, 2026, 11:59 pm CET.
Wait for the result, which is announced around February or March 2027.

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