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.

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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.