Grant opportunity
DAAD RISE Germany Research Internships 2027
Funded summer research internships in German universities and research institutes under doctoral or applied-science research supervision.
- Funder
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
- Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026
- Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
- Award
- EUR 992 monthly, insurance, travel contributions and programme meeting
- Applicant
- Undergraduates in science, engineering or computer science at North American, British or Irish institutions who have completed at least two years and will remain enrolled after the internship.
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- North America, United Kingdom and Ireland / Germany
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
Call summary
Overview
RISE Germany offers at least ten weeks of practical research experience and connects visiting undergraduates with German research teams.
Who can apply
Applicants must be eligible under the participating-country rules, have completed two undergraduate years and remain fully enrolled at their home institution after the placement.
What it supports
- Science, engineering and computer-science research
- Three-month summer placements
- German university and research-institute hosts
Funding and duration
- EUR 992 per month
- Health, accident and liability insurance
- International and German travel contributions plus a programme meeting
Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026
Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026
How to apply
When the application window opens, select projects and submit the required academic and supporting documents through the DAAD RISE Germany portal.
Call details
Source-based overview
RISE Germany gives undergraduate researchers a funded first experience of Germany's research landscape and close collaboration with doctoral students and scientific mentors.
Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible under the participating-country rules, have completed two undergraduate years and remain fully enrolled at their home institution after the placement.
Funding and benefits
EUR 992 per month
Health, accident and liability insurance
International and German travel contributions plus a programme meeting
Themes and supported activities
Science, engineering and computer-science research
Three-month summer placements
German university and research-institute hosts
Deadline and timeline
Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Applications expected 15 October-30 November 2026: Nov 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
When the application window opens, select projects and submit the required academic and supporting documents through the DAAD RISE Germany portal.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.