RISE and RISE Professional (study abroad).  Funded Summer Internships for Students in the fields of Science and Engineering

The application deadline for both programmes is 31 January 2010.

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is pleased to announce that for summer 2010 we will again offer three internship programs: RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering), RISE professional and RISE in North America. RISE has established itself as an outstanding opportunity to combine serious research with a rewarding study-abroad experience. All three programs are targeted to students from the fields of engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, earth sciences (geology) and related disciplines. For detailed information about all three programs, please visit: www.daad.de/rise-programs

RISE undergrads have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research projects at top research institutions (e.g., Max-Planck-Institutes) and universities in Germany. Students are paired with German PhD students in a unique mentoring partnership to ensure immediate integration into hands on lab work and built-in social network with an excellent opportunity to develop new technical skills. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration and the internship database for RISE and RISE professional both opened on December 7th. Please email RISE queries to: rise@daad.de

RISE professional is designed for recent graduates, Master's and PhD students, and alumni of the RISE program who are matched with a well-known German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering and develop practical skills. Internships can last from 1.5 to 6 months. Similar to RISE, this new program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration is currently available and students will receive all necessary information by the end of October, enabling them to access the internship offers submitted by German companies.

Please email RISE professional queries to: rise-pro@daad.de
or to  E B Robertson, Co-ordinator
International Student Programs, Faculty of Science
SB 149M     ebrobert@ucalgary.ca

The application deadline for both programmes is 31 January 2010.