Welcome to the RISE professional website

RISE professional 2009
Good research relies on cooperation, and international teamwork is becoming increasingly important. This means that scientists and engineers with international experience are increasingly sought after in both business and industry. The number of truly exciting professional work programs abroad for students in the sciences and engineering is still far too small. Because of this DAAD set out to create unique opportunities for science and engineering students from the United States and Canada interested in gaining serious practical experience in Germany.

Unique Opportunities for Gaining Professional Experience in Germany
RISE professional - Research Internships in Science and Engineering - gives recent graduates, Master and PhD students in the fields of Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology and Physics a unique opportunity to gain practical, career-building experience working in a German company for the summer. Undergraduates who are RISE alumni or former DAAD scholarship holders are also invited to apply. All participants receive stipends from DAAD to help cover living expenses.

An International Professional Experience

The placements will give North American students the possibility to further develop their practical skills, gain an insight into professional work and get to know the opportunities which are offered by industrial companies. They benefit from working in international teams and gaining international professional experience as well as getting a taste of the culture of the German work place. The internship also looks great on a resume and provides excellent opportunities for establishing life-long professional contacts. Want to learn more? Check out the Application Guidelines for North American Applicants!

German Companies – There are many reasons to participate in the RISE Professional Program

Companies receive an additional employee whose qualifications and length of internship are determined by the needs of the company. Their current employees acquire a new and interesting conversational partner In the framework of the RISE Professional program, practically no cost is incurred to the company. The DAAD funds and arranges all health, accident and private liability insurance, as well as a German work permit waiver for the interns The majority of the interns have already gained experience abroad in Germany as students or interns. Interested? The Application Guidelines for Companies in Germany will give you all the information you need to participate!

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Further Information   More about RISE pro Application Guidelines for North American Students & RISE Alumni Company Internship Database (available from November 1st onwards) Information for Companies interested in participating in the RISE professional Program (in German only) Reports from Past Participants Articles and Papers Contact More interesting links Learn more about German universities and living in Germany at www.study-in.de Want to learn about innovative development in research and science oror be informed about trends and lifestyle as well as experiences of young people in Germany? Visit the new German website for young "high potentials" at www.young-germany.de!