Working Internships In Science and Engineering: Germany's Scholarship Offer For Indian Students

For students from an engineering background, the scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) - the The DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) programme - is an exciting opportunity to intern in Germany, with funding provided.?

Not only would it be great addition to your CV, but it will also help provide exposure and networking which will help for any future study abroad.?

The last date for application for Germany’s Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) in 2023 is November 10.?

What is the DAAD WISE Programme??

The DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) programme is aimed at Indian students pursuing a degree in the fields of science and engineering?who wish to do a research internship at a publicly-funded German higher education institution or a research institute.?

DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) programme

The DAAD WISE Scholarship thus provides funding for internships in Germany.?

You need to secure an Internship in Germany on your own, and next you can apply for the DAAD WISE Scholarship.?

How much does the DAAD WISE Funding provide??

The DAAD WISE Funding provides the selected student funding in the following ways:?

- A monthly scholarship of 936 euros for undergraduate students.The monthly instalment will be calculated on a daily basis, i.e. 25 euros per day.?

- A lump sum travel subsidy of 1,050 euros, currently?

- Payments towards health, accident and personal liability insurance covered by DAAD.?

The funding is provided for a 2 to 3 month research period between the months of May and August.?

Scholarship offered by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Internships of less than 60 days and more than 90 days is not supported under the scheme of this programme.?

Who is eligible for the WISE Scholarship??

Students who apply for the WISE Scholarship have to meet the following eligibility criteria:?

1. The candidate has to belong to one of the selected Indian higher education institutions (list of institutions). The list of institutions is based on AICTE approval, NAAC accreditation, MHRD evaluation, INI (Institute of National Importance) and Institutions of Eminence status, amongst other reasons.?

2. Candidates should be enrolled in programmes that can be classified under the broad fields of engineering, mathematics and natural sciences.?

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3. Candidates should be in the 5th or 6th academic semester of a 4-year Bachelor’s programme or in their 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th academic semester of a 5-year integrated or dual degree (Bachelor-Master) programme.?

4. Candidates should not be former recipients of the WISE scholarship.More information about the scholarship can be found here: DAAD Working Internships in Science and Engineering (WISE) scholarship.

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