Do you want to intern in Germany? This program is one of the best fully-funded summer internship programs in Germany for international students. Applications are now open for the RISE Summer Internship Program 2026. RISE stands for "Research Training in Science and Engineering." The RISE Germany program offers approximately 300 scholarships annually . The summer internship lasts three months, with a minimum stay of 10 weeks and a maximum of 90 days. Participants will complete their internship at top German universities and research institutes. Students are selected according to their majors by the host university. Interns will receive a monthly stipend, health insurance, and travel expenses . For more details, please visit the website.
Details about the RISE 2026 Summer Training Program
- Host country : Germany
- Duration : three months
- Benefits : Fully Funded
- Deadline: November 30, 2025
Financial benefits
The program covers:
- monthly scholarship
- health insurance
- Accident insurance
- Personal Liability Insurance
- Additional allowance of 160 euros for travel to the meeting
- International travel costs
Training areas
Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Sciences, Engineering, or a closely related field.
Eligibility criteria
The RISE Summer Training Program is for:
- Students enrolled in undergraduate studies with at least two years of completion.
- Students enrolled in biology, chemistry, computer science, physics, earth sciences, or engineering.
- Be currently enrolled at a university/college in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or Ireland as an undergraduate student.
- For German citizens : You are only eligible to apply if you can prove that you have lived outside Germany for six years or more.
- IELTS certificate is not required.
- German language is not required.
Required documents
- A motivational letter for each project you apply for.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) - For Europe, create the Europass CV template
- A list of courses, as an appendix to the official record, that you will have completed by the time you start your training.
- Updated university/college transcript
- University/Certificate of Enrollment Verification
- Reference letter
Remembrance Timeline
- Letters of Recommendation: October 15 – December 15, 2025
- Classification by Service Provider: January 13-26, 2026
- Announcement of trainees: February/March 2026
How to apply for the RISE 2026 Summer Internship Program?
To apply for a RISE Germany internship, you will need:
- Create an account: Register in the RISE database.
- Login: Access the training database using your login details.
- Complete the application: Fill out the online application form.
- Upload Documents: Submit any required supporting documents.