Would you like to do an internship in Germany? One of the best fully funded Summer internships in Germany for International Students. The applications are now open for the RISE Summer Internship 2026. RISE stands for the Research Internships in Science and Engineering. Each year, RISE Germany offers around 300 scholarships. The Duration of the Summer Internship is three Months. The Minimum Stay is 10 weeks, and the maximum stay is 90 days. Participants will complete their internship at top German Universities and Research Institutes. The students are matched with the Host University according to their Field of interest. Interns will get a Monthly Stipend, Health Insurance, and Travel costs. More details are below.
Details About RISE Summer Internship 2026
- Host Country: Germany
- Duration: Three Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 30th November 2025
Financial Benefits
The Program covers:
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- A Monthly scholarship
- Health insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Personal Liability Insurance
- Additional Allowance of 160 Euros for travel to the meeting
- International travel costs
Internship Areas
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Eligibility Criteria
The RISE Summer Internship Program is for:
- Enrolled Undergraduate Students with at least 2 years of completion.
- Students enrolled in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering.
- Be currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States, Canada, the UK, or Ireland as an undergraduate.
- For German Citizens: You are only eligible to apply if you can prove that you have been living outside of Germany for six years or more.
- IELTS is not required.
- The German Language is not required.
Required Documents
- Motivation letter for each project you apply for
- Curriculum vitae (CV) – For Europe, make a Europass CV Format
- List of courses, as a supplement to the official transcript, that you will have completed by the time the internship begins
- Up-to-date university/college transcript
- Verification from the university/certificate of enrollment
- Letter of Reference
Timeline to Remember
- Letters of reference: October 15 – December 15, 2025
- Ranking by providers: January 13 – 26, 2026
- Announcement of Interns: February/March 2026
How to Apply for the RISE Summer Internship 2026?
To apply for the RISE Germany Internship, you’ll need to:
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- Create an account: Register on the RISE database.
- Log in: Access the internship database using your login credentials.
- Complete the application: Fill out the online application form.
- Upload documents: Submit any required supporting documents.
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