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RISE Professional Summer Research Internship

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This internship was established in 2006 as a sister program of RISE Germany. The program was designed to promote the exchange of students to Germany in the fields of natural science, engineering and life sciences. Eligible applicants must Masters and Ph.D. students from North America at companies and non-university research institutions with strong relations to industry.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    RISE Professional offers summer research internships in Germany to Masters and Ph.D. students; Undergraduates who are Alumni from the RISE Germany program are also eligible to apply
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Other Academic Requirements:
    All applicants have to be enrolled during the time of the internship
  • Residence:
    RISE Professional offers summer research internships in Germany to Masters and Ph.D. students from North America
  • Major/Career:
    The program is open for students in the field of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering or a closely related field)
  • Miscellaneous:
    Geman language requirements vary according to the internship placement
  • Other Benefits:
    All participants receive a scholarship from DAAD and an additional stipend from their host company/institution to help cover living expenses.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Letter of reference from a past employer (if available); Letter of reference from a senior academic / professor in your field of study from the university you are enrolled at.
  • Other Materials:
    A completed online application;Motivation (cover) letter addressed to the companies you apply for;List of subjects studied by the time the internship Begins;Completed Certificate of enrolment form;Copy of the passport.

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