To all the aspiring students in science and technology seeking international internships to gain hands-on research experience in your desired fields, today, we have brought you an exciting, fully funded internship in Germany offered by one of the most reputable organizations that you should not miss out on. You heard it right! The application window for one of the most reputed “DAAD RISE Summer Research Internship 2026” is now open for applications. RISE, also known as Research Internships in Science & Engineering, is a flagship summer research internship for international students funded by the German Federal Foreign Office.
The internship is intended for high-achieving students currently pursuing their undergraduate degree program in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) related fields to complete their internship at one of the participating top German Higher Education & Research Institutes. The internship offers an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working on high-impact projects under the mentorship of a renowned researcher in a dynamic work environment.
The duration of the DAAD RISE internship program is 2-3 months. Selected students will be matched with the host institute as per their academic background and areas of interest (e.g, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Biology, or related fields). The Rise internship provides comprehensive support that covers all costs related to the internship, including health coverage, a monthly stipend, travel insurance, accidental insurance, and more. The application window is currenly open. The last date for applying is November 30, 2025. Late applications will not be entertained. Read more details below.
DAAD RISE Summer Internship 2026 Overview
| Host Country | Germany |
|---|---|
| Funded By | German Federal Foreign Office |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Programme Type | Summer Research Internship |
| Application Deadline | November 30th, 2025 |
Also, Check: IMF Fund Internship Programme 2026 at Washington
Internship Coverage
The internship offers the following support:
- A competitive monthly stipend to cover living expenses in Germany
- Comprehensive health/accidental coverage
- Personal liability insurance
- Air travel allowance to/from Germany
- Additional travel Allowance for participation in Conferences
- Housing assistance
Internship Areas
The internships are available in the areas of:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Engineering
- Earth Sciences
- Biology
- Or other closely relevant fields
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the DAAD German RISE Internships:
- Calling applications from the Undergraduate students
- Students must be pursuing their degree program in STEM fields at an institute/university in Canada, the United States, the UK, or Ireland
- Must have completed at least 2 years of their degree programme
- Applicants must have a student status after completing the internship
- German Citizens can only apply if they have lived outside Germany for at least 6 years
- Good command of the English Language
Application Materials
- Applicants are required to submit the following documents:
- CV/Resume
- Motivation letter for each project you are interested in
- List of courses you have completed to date
- Official university degree transcript
- Reference letters from known academic referees
Important Dates
- Application Window: October 15 – November 30, 2025
- Submission of Reference Letter: till December 15, 2025
- Result Announcement: Feb/March, 2026
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- CIEL Internship Programme 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland
- UNU Junior Fellows Internship 2026 in Tokyo, Japan
How to Apply for the RISE Summer Internship Program 2026?
Applicants interested in the internship need to follow the following steps to apply:
- Step 1: Make sure you fulfill the required criteria
- Step 2: Register on the official RISE internship portal
- Step 3: Once registered, check out the available projects. You can choose up to 3 projects
- Step 4: Fill out the online application for your preferred projects
- Step 5: Make sure to apply before November 30, 2025 (11:59 PM CET)
Note: The shortlisted applicants will be notified about the result by February/March 2026
To apply and for more details, visit the official link below:
APPLY FOR DAAD RISE INTERNSHIP 2026
