Dear Experiential Education Colleagues,

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is pleased to be offering the RISE Research Internships in Science and Engineering program for the 4th consecutive year to well-qualified North American undergraduate students in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics.

During Summer 2008, 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 to provide a built-in social network. RISE participants receive a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration and the internship database for RISE both open on December 6, 2007 at http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html . Please note that knowledge of the German language is not an eligibility requirement for RISE. For more information on RISE please visit our aforementioned web-site or email rise@daad.de .

Recent graduates and graduate students also have the opportunity to intern in Germany through RISE Professional. Program participants are matched with a German company, where they gain insight into the professional applications of science and engineering and develop practical skills. Similar to RISE, this new program features a scholarship to cover living expenses. Online registration is currently available, but the internship database will open on November 1st. For more information on RISE Professional please visit http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en/index.html or email rise-pro@daad.de .

We appreciate your assistance announcing this unique experiential and international opportunity to your campus community. Please feel free to contact us at rise@daad.de with any questions, to request program materials, or to be added to our mailing list.

Mit freundlichen Grüßen,

The RISE Team