Open Call for RISE Professional Program at PDI
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PDI is excited to announce an open call for the 2026 RISE Professional program, offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). PDI has been hosting students within this framework for many years, providing summer research internships for Master's and PhD students from the United States, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. Through the program, participants receive the opportunity to engage in research-oriented projects aligned with their academic backgrounds.
The research projects on offer will be accessible through the DAAD database from October 15th, and applications will be accepted starting from November 30th.
Program Highlights
- Internship Duration: Up to three months, typically between May 15 and December 31.
- Eligibility: Open to Master's and Ph.D. students from the USA, Canada, Great Britain, and Ireland. DAAD
Benefits
- Monthly Stipend: To support living expenses during the internship.
- Travel Expenses: Reimbursement for travel to and from Germany.
- Health Insurance: Coverage for the duration of the internship.
- Language Course Subsidy: Up to 70% of language course fees.
- RISE Meeting Participation: A three-day event in Heidelberg with travel reimbursement.
Application Process
- Application Portal: Applications are submitted online through the RISE Professional Application Portal
- Deadlines
- Database Opens: October 15, 2024
- Application Deadline: November 30, 2024
- Reference Letter Deadline: December 15, 2024
For more information and to start your application, visit the official RISE Professional website.