In the past years almost 4,000 undergraduate students from German universities interned abroad as research assistants through the RISE Worldwide programme, which is now in its 16th year. And once more research groups from all over the world that are interested in hosting a research assistant from Germany in the summer of 2025 are invited to submit project offers to RISE Worldwide.

How does RISE Worldwide work?

In this program research groups, laboratories and doctoral students can apply to host a motivated and wellqualified student from Germany. The intern will assist in research and lab work for the proposed project. The students have academic training in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, Medicine, or a closely related field and will receive a DAAD scholarship to help cover living expenses and travel costs.

What are the benefits of the program?

Researchers in science and engineering profit both professionally and personally: They receive assistance with their research projects, strengthen their ties to Germany, and extend their knowledge of the German culture, research landscape and higher education system. PhD students are especially encouraged to participate because they can benefit by learning how to be a mentor to younger students. RISE worldwide offers an excellent opportunity to establish academic partnerships with universities in Germany or to intensify already existing transatlantic networks.

Undergraduate students from Germany in science and engineering are exposed to advanced research work while gaining desirable practical experience in their respective fields during the summer. They get the chance to develop intercultural competence and improve their language skills. Moreover, the intensive lab work and leisure time spent together with mentors, colleagues and other interns may establish long-lasting friendships.

Submission of project proposals: August 15th through September 30th, 2024
Terms of the internship: 6 weeks to 3 months in summer 2025 (earliest starting date: June 1st, 2025)