Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange for Young Professionals (CBYX)

Deadline: December 1, 2007 for Summer 2008

CBYX is a unique work/study scholarship program to Germany with a strong focus on cultural exchange. The program gives participants an understanding of everyday life, education, and professional training in Germany. Interested students and young professionals can apply at www.cdsintl.org/cbyx.The CBYX program enables 75 Americans to work and study in Germany each year in a program consisting of:
- 2 months of intensive German language instruction (no prior German knowledge required!)
- 4 months of classroom instruction in the participant's career field at a German university or vocational school
- 5-month internship in the participant's career field
- Housing accommodation with a German host or in a shared-apartmentFunded by the German Parliament (Bundestag) and the U.S. Congress, the CBYX program is administered through a grant from the U.S. Department of State under the authority of the Fulbright-Hays Act of 1961, as amended. The program is designed for students in business, technical, vocational, and agricultural fields, though students from all fields are encouraged to apply.*The CBYX scholarship includes:
- Round-trip international airfare
- Cost of university tuition in Germany
- Housing stipend during schooling phase
- Pre-program, midyear, and final seminars in Washington DC, Germany, and New York
- Assistance finding internships and support throughout the year through regional offices of German partner organization (InWEnt)*A candidate for the program must:
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Be between 18 and 24 years old at the start of the program (July 2008)
- Have a high school diploma at the start of the program
- Have clear career goals and some relevant work experience (paid or unpaid)
- Have a strong interest in international affairs and Germany
- Demonstrate flexibility, independence, diplomacy, and a strong sense of American identity
For more information, or to complete an application online, visit www.cdsintl.org/cbyx

For questions about the program, or to request an application via mail:
Email: cbyx@cdsintl.org
Phone: 212-497-3522

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RISE Summer Research in Germany

Deadline: January 31, 2008 for Summer 2008

RISE provides well-qualified North American undergraduate students the opportunity to complete research internships in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering and physics. Modelled after RISE, RISE Professional gives recent graduates and graduate students the opportunity to intern in Germany in the fields of biology, chemistry, engineering, geology, and physics.
 
RISE: 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 unique mentoring partnerships to ensure immediate integration into hands-on lab work and to provide a built-in social network. DAAD provides students a scholarship to cover living expenses, a five-day German rail pass, and an invitation to a three-day meeting in Heidelberg. RISE interns are not only exposed to advanced research but have the rare opportunity to learn about Germany from the inside as they make new friends, establish professional contacts, and spend weekends exploring the heart of Europe. Online registration and the internship database for RISE both open on December 6, 2007 at [ http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html ]http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html . For more information on RISE please visit our web-site or email [ mailto:rise@daad.de ]rise@daad.de .
 
RISE Professional: 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, obtain practical skills, and experience a new culture.  RISE Professional features a scholarship to cover living expenses, a lump-sum payment for travel costs, and a three day meeting in Bonn. Please note that the internship database for RISE Professional is now available. We will be accepting applications for RISE Professional until January 31, 2008. Please visit [ http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en/index.html ]http://www.daad.de/rise-pro/en/index.html to view our list of Summer 2008 internship opportunities or email [ mailto:rise-pro@daad.de ]rise-pro@daad.de for further information.

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UROP at RWTH Aachen University, Germany

Deadline: January 31, 2008 for Summer 2008

UROP at the RWTH Aachen University will give participants the chance to work closely with faculty on exciting new research projects while also broadening their cultural horizons through German language instruction, activities, and excursions. Students will have a wide selection of internships to choose from in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, and many other departments. In the first two weeks of the program, students will engage in intensive language instruction catered to their level and also receive an introduction to research. The remainder of the program will shift its focus to the research internships while students continue language instruction three times a week. Students will increase their international competence not only through working in an international atmosphere in the department they choose, but also through the cultural program offered. Visits to museums and companies as well as excursions to other cities and countries are an integral part of the program.

For undergraduate students who are interested in conducting research at RWTH Aachen University next summer, it is high time to register for a project. After the application deadline (January 31, 2008), 25 scholarships of € 1850 each will be awarded to qualified students. So any students interested in participating and being awarded such a scholarship should register for a project as soon as possible at www.urop-germany.de. Program dates are May 19 to July 27, 2008.

For further information, please contact:
Britta Piel
Tel.: +49-241-8024105
E-mail: urop@rwth-aachen.de <mailto: urop@rwth-aachen.de>
or visit: http://www.urop-germany.de <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?DAADNewYork/950b7da076/10c7a3eefc/78a71d81e1>

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