Saturday, 27 July 2013

.:: DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) worldwide ::.

Under this programme scheme, Indian research groups, laboratories, postdoctoral and PhD students working in the field of Science and Engineering can apply to host or invite a motivated and well qualified undergraduate student from Germany to assist as a research intern in their proposed research projects in India.

Target Group: Research groups, laboratories, professors, postdoctoral and PhD students employed by or affiliated with an accredited academic institution or a non-profit research institution in India.

Duration: 6 weeks up to 3 months; between June and October every year
Benefits of RISE: 
Researchers engaged in the fields of Science and Engineering can receive assistance in their research projects from German interns having academic training in the fields of biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, engineering, or a closely related field.

Academic institutions can gain an excellent opportunity to establish academic partnerships with German universities and institutions or to intensify already existing ties and networks.

PhD and Postdoctoral students can benefit by developing interpersonal skills and by learning how to be a mentor to young students.

Eligibility:
Researchers, research groups, professors, postdoctoral and PhD students to ensure scientific and academic supervision of the assigned German intern. In addition, to provide support in local administrative matters, finding accommodation and if possible, suggesting recreational activities.

Selection process: On the basis of the merit ranking lists, the academic credentials of the students and the demand for the project, DAAD makes its final decisions, notifies successful hosts and awards scholarships

How to apply: The application submission process is online. Kindly visit the website www.daad.de/rise-programs

Time Line:
• Announcement: October Every year
• Application for Indian Participants: Opening date: 1st week of October
• Deadline: Last week of November
• Internship period: Between June, and October Every year (max. 3 months)

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