DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service 2, Nyaya Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110

021, India Tel. +91-11- 41680968 / 0969 , Fax: +91-11-46068192www.daaddelhi.org DAAD Research Internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Worldwide Objective To intensify interaction and research activities among research groups in India and well-qualified undergraduate students from Germany on proposed research projects. Target Group In India: Research groups, Professors and postdoctoral students employed by or affiliated with an accredited academic institution or a non-profit research institution in India. In Germany: Undergraduate students from the field of Science and Engineering. Duration 6 weeks up to 3 months; between June and October 2012 Benefits of RISE Indian Participants: Researchers engaged in the fields of Scien ce 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 HES or to intensify already existing ties and networks. Postdoctoral students can benefit by developing inter-personnel skills and by learning how to be a mentor to young students. German Interns: German undergraduate students in Science and Engineering can gain exposure and practical experience in advanced research work in their respective fields. It offers them opportunities to develop and enhance their inter-cultural and language skills and forge long-lasting association wi th the mentors, colleagues and other interns.DAAD Scholarship Value The German students are awarded a DAAD scholarship which includes: A monthly allowance to cover living expenses A lump sum towards travel subsidy Compulsory health, accident and personal liability insurance covered by DAAD Participation in a RISE worldwide alumni meeting (in fall 2012) Requirements and Conditions Indian Participants: Researchers, Professors and Postdoctoral students to ensure scientific and acade mic supervision of the assigned German intern. In addition, to provide support in local administrative matters, finding accommodation and if possible, suggesting recreational activities. Application Procedure The application submission process is online. Kindly visit the website www.daad. de/rise-programs where Indian researchers can submit their project offer (including a one-page project description) in the database which opens on October 10, 2011. The deadline to enter the project offer is November 27, 2011. After DAAD approves an offer, it will be published in the intern database on thi s website. This database is accessible to anyone who is interested in applying and has registered online.

German applicants can register online to review the project offers. They may apply for up to three projects, in between December 05, 2011 and January 15, 2012. The profiles of German applicants are checked for eligibility by DAAD and then are activated to be reviewed online by researchers. The prospective hosts are then asked to provide DAAD with a list ranking the most qualified applicants after a thorough quality assessment. On the basis of the ranking lists, the academic credentials of the students and the demand for the project, DAAD makes its final decisions, notifie s successful hosts and awards scholarships in March. Please note: Only those students whose applications have been accepted, reviewed and ranked by a potential host are placed with the hosts project. DAAD does its best to account for both the preferences of the students and of the hosts. However, there is no guarantee that in every case a project provider will be matched with his or her top applicant.DAAD Time Line Announcement: October 2011 Application for Indian Participants: Opening date: 10 th October, 2011 Deadline: 27 th November, 2011 Application for German Interns: Opening date: 05 th December, 2011 Deadline: 15 th January, 2012 Internship period: Between 1 st June, 2012 and October 2012 (max. 3 months) Contact Details DAAD in Germany: German Academic Exchange Service Section 316, Programs for North America Project Grants Kennedyallee 50 53175 Bonn Germany Website: http://www.daad.de/rise-programs or www.daad.de/rise-weltweit Email: rise-worldwide@daad.de Contact person at DAAD, New Delhi Office: German Academic Exchange Service Ms. Pooja Midha Programme Coordinator c/o Avanta Business Centre 4 th Floor, Statesmanhouse Building B Wing, Barakhamba Raod New Delhi 110 001 Tel.: +91 11 3044 6810 Fax: +91 11 3044 6500 E-Mail: midha@daaddelhi.org Website: www.daaddelhi.orgRISE worldwide

Research Internships in Science and Engineering for German Bachelor Students Research. Intern. Connect. www.daad.de/rise-programs Program Requirements You are a professor, a postdoc or PhD student, employed by or affiliated with an accredited academic institution or a non-profit research institution, working in the field of natural sciences, earth sciences or engineering. You agree to supervise and support the assigned student in local administrative matters with finding accommodation and possibly with recreational activities. We highly recommend integrating PhD students into the project although this is not mandatory. Scholarship for German students The intern will receive a monthly allowance, a travel subsidy (both depending on target country) as well as health, accident and personal liability insurance. Why should you take part? You will... n have an assistant for your experimental work, n develop your soft skills and skills in personnel management, which are of special importance to PhD students, n e s t a b l i s h a n d / o r s t re n g t h e n c o n t a c t s w i t h German universities and the German research landscape, n extend your professional relationships for lifelong networking. I appreciated very much the enthusiasm and excellent academic preparation of my intern. He did very well in my lab and it was a mutually enjoyable and productive experi ence. Participating Researcher, RISE in North America 2009 Program Support RISE worldwide is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. We would like to thank them for their generous support, without which this project would not be possible Contact German Academic Exchange Service Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Section 316, Programs for North Americans, Project Grants Kennedyallee 50 53175 Bonn Germany Questions? Please visit our website: www.daad.de/rise-programs rise-worldwide@daad.deResearch Internships for Undergraduates Researchers who wish to engage in a meaningful cooperation with a young German research assistant will be brought together with students in the early stages of their studies who have an excellent background in the fields of engine ering, natural sciences,

and related disciplines, including earth sciences. These students have the ambition to work abroad and gain hands-on research experience in their fields. Researchers from universities and governmentally funded labs can submit a project offer to which Ge r ma n s t u d e n t s ma y t h e n a p p l y. DA AD will publish your project offer and promote the program to German students. You will be involved in the selection of the candidates for your project. DAAD will match the best candidates to the projects. A successful applicant will receive a DAAD scholarship to carry out a research stay in your working group during the summer (from June to October for a max. of 3 months). Exact dates can be arranged individually. (RISE worldwide is an extension of DAAD s successful RISE in North America progr am researchers from any country are invited to post a project offer!) How does RISE worldwide work? n Researchers from accredited universities and non-profit research institutions register online and submit project offers, including a one-page project description in the fall (October November). DAAD posts the internship offers in a database on its website. n German applicants register online to review the project offers. They apply from December through mid-January to a maximum of three projects. n The German applicants profiles are checked for eligibility by DAAD staff and are then activated to be reviewed online by the researchers. n The prospective hosts are asked to provide DAAD with a list ranking the most qualified applicants. n On the basis of these ranking lists, the academic credentials of the students, and the demand for a project, DAAD makes its final decisions, notifies successful hosts, and awards scholarships in March. About DAAD The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is a publicly funded self-governing organisation of the German Higher Education institutions. Our aim is to promote international academic relations - particularly through the exchange of students, postgraduates a n d a c a d e m i c s t a f f - t h e r e b y c o n t r i b u t i n g t o Germanys cultural policy. Our programs are available for all countries and cover all disciplines; they apply to Germans as well as all other nationalities. DAAD also supports the internationalisation of German universities via special fundin g programs and by offering information and marketing services. This academic research exchange is one of the best experiences in my life! I am really having a great time in and outside the lab. Participating Student, RISE in North America 2009 I gained a lot of new knowledge and experience. My internship brought me together with many different colleagues from all over the world which enhanced my intercultural competencies tremendously. Participating Student,

RISE in North America 2009 I thank DAAD very much for organizing and carrying out this valuable initiative! I have been very impressed by the outstanding educational background of all applicants and their high potential as future researchers. Research Internship Provider, RISE in North America 2009DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst German Academic Exchange Service RISE worldwide 2012 After the very successful start of RISE worldwide - in which DAAD supported near ly 250 projects by funding undergraduate German students working as research assistants - the program is re turning in 2012. Research groups from all over the world that are interested in hosting a German research assistant in the summer of 2012 are invited to submit project offers on www.daad.de/rise-prog rams. What are the features of RISE worldwide? Within this program, research groups, laboratories and doctoral students can app ly to host a motivated and well-qualified student from Germany as research intern in their proposed project . The German intern will assist in research and lab work. The students with academic training in the fie lds of biology, chemistry, physics, earth sciences, engineering, or a closely related field, receive a DAA D scholarship to help cover living expenses and travel costs (for details see www.daad.de/rise-program s). What are the benefits of the program? Visit our website: www.daad.de/rise-programs or www.daad.de/rise-weltweit Contact us directly: rise-worldwide@daad.de Submission of project proposals: October 10, 2011 through November 27, 2 011 Terms of the internship: 6 weeks to 3 months; earliest sta rting date: June 1, 2012 RISE worldwide is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through funding from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. We would like to thank them for their generous support, without which this project would not be possible. Researchers in science and engineering profit both professionally and personally: They receive assistance with their research projects, strengthen their ties to Germany and extend their knowledge of German culture, research landscape and higher education system. PhD students are especially encouraged to participate because they in particular can benefit by learning how to be a mentor to younger students. The project also offers an excellent opportunity to establish academic partnerships with universities in Germany or to intensify already existing transatlantic networks. German undergraduate students in science and engineering are exposed to advanced research work while gaining desirable practical experience in their respective fields during the summer. They get the chance to develop intercultural competence and improve their language skills. Moreover, the intensive lab work and leisure time spent together with mentors, colleagues and other interns are a

basis for long-lasting friendships.