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DaaD RISE Summer Programme

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Overview

Prestigious summer research internship programme that places undergraduate STEM students from the UK, Ireland, North America, and Canada in research groups at leading German universities and research institutes.

What's on offer

Participants spend approximately 10–12 weeks working on a research project in Germany under the supervision of PhD students and researchers. The programme includes a monthly stipend, insurance, housing assistance, networking events, and a research conference in Heidelberg.

Requirements

Applicants must be undergraduate students enrolled at a UK, Irish, US, or Canadian university in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a related field. They must have completed at least two years of study by the internship start date and remain enrolled after the internship. German language skills are not required.

Eligible fieldsResearch

Ideal applicant

High-achieving STEM undergraduates seeking international research experience, graduate school preparation, and exposure to Germany's research ecosystem.