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Promoting “Change by Exchange” in North America for 50 years. Follow us to learn more about opportunities to study, intern, and research in Germany!

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Are you a STEM student from the US or Canada? Are you interested in a once-in-a-lifetime summer internship? Oh and it's in English, and you will get a monthly stipend, and a travel allowance, and health insurance AND you will attend a meeting where you meet all the other interns? Don't take our word for it, check out our RISE alumni photos!
The database for all internships for undergraduates and graduates is now open until November 30th. by @daad.usa

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Meet Brian, a Master's student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at McGill University in Quebec, Canada. As an undergraduate student, he participated in the DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE). In Germany, he conducted research on control systems at the Technische Universität Dresden. During his stay, he frequently traveled to other German cities on weekends and even visited other European countries. He states that experiencing the work-life balance, strong urbanism, and German research culture was life-changing. Brian credits the RISE program as one of the leading factors in his decision to pursue graduate studies! by @daad.usa

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Meet Anneliese, a fourth-year student at @michiganstateu majoring in German and Political Science.

Last year, she studied abroad in Freiburg im Breisgau through the @academicyearinfreiburg program. During her time in Freiburg she took classes at @unifreiburg for both winter and summer semesters.

Outside of University, Anni enjoyed the exploring the city of Freiburg, hiking in the Schwarzwald, and spending time with friends!

“My time in Freiburg was incredibly beneficial to me, both academically and personally. The cultural immersion I experienced helped me gain a broadened understanding and a deep appreciation for German culture. Through classes at the University and friendships I made, I was able to improve my language skills greatly.”

Stay tuned to our stories, where Anneliese will be sharing more about her experience in Germany! 🇩🇪 by @daad.usa

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Meet Cuyler, a Biomedical Mechanical Engineering student from @uottawa!

His scholarship placed him in Heidelberg, Germany, which led him to join the Intelligente Systeme und Robotik in der Urologie group at the German Cancer Research Center, with a focus on programming machine learning tools for urologic surgeries. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling around the world, playing sports and video games.

“My personal highlight was my weekend travels across Germany and Europe. I went to France, Switzerland, Munich, Spain, and Greece during my time, my favourites being Switzerland and Greece. I visited the Swiss town of Interlaken, where I hiked the Swiss Alps from a small village called Lauterbrunnen. Through our journey, we saw green pastures, large snow-capped mountains, and pastures of brown cows roaming the path. We topped it off by paragliding across the beautiful town of Interlaken, where we saw the town surrounded by the Alps and the twin turquoise lakes of Thun and Brienz.

Living in Ottawa all my life, I definitely felt pushed out of my comfort zone moving to a new country. It was a challenge to adapt to a new lifestyle and culture, but those are the moments I look most fondly on, and it’s thanks to the support of the amazing people I met in my work, in my town, and through my travels across Europe!”

Stay tuned to our stories, where you can get answers from Cuyler about the program and what life is like in Germany! 🇩🇪 taken in Germany by @daad.usa

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15 days ago

Meet Jairus, a Bachelor of Science student from the @ualberta ! His scholarship has led him to join the molecular genetics and integrative biodiversity department at the Museum Für Naturkunde Berlin, with a research focus on freshwater invertebrates. Outside of the lab, Jairus enjoys going on runs around the many city trails Berlin has to offer.

“My favourite moment of my internship was connecting with other interns living all across Germany when we all gathered for the DAAD-RISE research conference. Having the opportunity to listen to such talented individuals from different North American and European universities was a privilege to witness, which made presenting my research project in front of my peers very special. It was also memorable to work in a lab that embraces international collaboration and that experience has now shaped the way I want to incorporate research into my future career.

When I first arrived in Berlin, I remember being worried about the change in lifestyle that I was culturally unfamiliar with, but the food, the views, and the people I’ve met made my decision to accept this opportunity worth it. I’ve formed countless memories all thanks to the friends I’ve had the honour to meet and share my lived experiences with in Europe.”

If you want to hear more about Jairus’ DAAD-RISE journey in Germany, be sure to check out our stories soon! 🇩🇪 taken in Germany by @daad.usa

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Meet Harshita, a 4th-year student at @uoft specializing in Psychology with a double minor in Forensic Science and Biomedical Communications!🌲

This past summer, she joined the DAAD-RISE program as a research intern at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. Working in the Clinical Neuropsychology lab, her project focused on visuomotor adaptation. She helped run behavioral experiments using and grip-force sensors to better understand how the brain maps cognitive functions.🧠

Outside the lab, she took advantage of living in Munich to experience an international research environment, try new food, and travel across Germany and six other countries. 🚄🚋

Check out the stories today to see what her summer looked like, and drop any questions for her in the comments. 🌞 by @daad.usa

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Meet Kenisha, a senior at Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College, studying Computer Science (Software Engineering) with a minor in Dance.

This summer, she joined the DAAD-RISE program as a research intern at Darmstadt University of Applied Sciences (h_da) in Darmstadt, Germany. As part of the FARMWISE project, she worked on semantic search and ranking systems using NLP and transformer-based models to support natural-language-driven visual analytics.

Beyond the technical experience, her time in Germany gave her the opportunity to work in an international research environment, immerse herself in a new culture, and rethink her future goals, with a newfound interest in pursuing a PhD and continuing in research.

Outside of the lab, she enjoyed trying new foods, going to concerts, shopping, and exploring Germany and the rest of Europe.

Stay tuned to our stories, where Kenisha will be sharing more about her DAAD-RISE experience and life in Germany! 🇩🇪 by @daad.usa

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A warm welcome to our newest DAAD Research Ambassadors, Sven-Ole Andersen, Ph.D. Gabriel Cooper, PhD, PMP Efren Delgado Mustafa Demirbuga, Ph.D. Erika Birgit Kaufmann Susan Lee Dr. Christoph Leser Susanne Rott Peter Schweppe.

Our Research Ambassadors are scholars and scientists across the U.S. and Canada who bring first-hand experience conducting research in Germany to their campuses and professional communities.
Throughout the academic year, they help spread the word about research opportunities in Germany, share information about funding, organize events, and advise students and fellow researchers interested in taking their work to Germany.
We’re excited to have our newest Ambassadors join the DAAD network and look forward to seeing the connections they build!
Learn more about DAAD's current Research Ambassador profiles and find one near you on the DAAD USA website - link in bio. by @daad.usa

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Meet Prakriti! She’s a rising senior, Physics and Math major @unioncollege .

She has been focusing her undergrad research on particle physics and this summer, her research was on “Energy Calibration of a Phoswich detector”.

She used simulations alongside with experimental data from ion beam therapy center to study the out-of-field dosage from ion beam treatment of cancer.

The ultimate goal? Finding the optimal way of detecting such energies in order to prevent secondary cancers!

If you to hear more about her experiences with this incredible opportunity, stay tuned to our stories!! by @daad.usa

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The recent heatwaves may be over, but it's always a good time to have ice cream. by @daad.usa

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Hanni is back with an interview with Lili Zeng, a Canadian physicist, recent PhD graduate from McGill University, and author of the debut novel Dear Haider.

Lili reflects on how her 2011 DAAD RISE Germany internship introduced her to research, shaped her academic journey, and inspired the setting for her novel. They discuss the value of exploring different career paths, balancing science and creativity, mental health, and how international experiences foster both personal and professional growth. Lili also shares practical advice for future RISE applicants, memorable experiences traveling through Germany, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can open unexpected opportunities.

Whether you're considering research in Germany, pursuing a career in STEM, or looking for inspiration to follow multiple passions, this episode has something for you. Have a Listen at the link in bio! by @daad.usa

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Meet Alex, a rising senior studying biophysics at @barretthonors at Arizona State University

This summer, she is a DAAD-RISE intern at the The Institute of Landscape and Plant Ecology based at the University of Hohenheim in Stuttgart, Germany. The project focuses on how different shading systems, such as agroforestry and agrivoltaics, affect plant health, crop productivity, yield quality, etc. Alex focuses on collecting plant physiological data such as plant height and weight, chlorophyll production, stress measurements, and gas exchange measurements.

Outside of the lab, Alex enjoys being outdoors, meeting new people, exploring new places. Throughout the summer, she has gained invaluable experiences from learning about research processes to summiting an alp in Switzerland. DAAD-RISE provides a unique opportunity to participate in cross cultural collaboration and work within a diverse research group.

Stay tuned to our stories, where Alex will answer all of your burning questions about the program and life in Germany. by @daad.usa

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