Call for Applications: Host Organisations – DWIH Innovate Internship Programme 2027

Why host an intern through DWIH Innovate?

• Host highly talented individuals with scholarships: Interns receive a DAAD scholarship covering their monthly allowance and travel costs. Host organisations are not required to contribute towards the scholarship or stipend.
• Bring new perspectives: Benefit from interns’ academic backgrounds, international experience, skills and fresh ideas.
• Exchange expertise: Share insights into India’s innovation ecosystem and gain perspectives on developments in Germany.
• Expand your network: Connect with DWIH New Delhi’s network and potential partners in the German start-up and innovation ecosystem.

What does the programme offer?

Internships last 2–6 months and take place on-site at the host organisation. The DAAD scholarship covers:

• Generous monthly stipend as a scholarship allowance (Fulfilling requirements of interns of foreign nationality in India)
• Round-trip travel allowance
• Health, accident and personal liability insurance
• Support with visa applications and related organisational matters through DAAD

Host organisations may offer additional remuneration, but this is not expected.

What does hosting an intern involve?

Host organisations are expected to define an internship position based on their requirements, participate in the candidate selection process, provide a suitable working environment and assign relevant practical tasks. They are also expected to provide administrative support to interns with local and institutional formalities, where required.

Please note that DAAD does not provide a management fee or administrative allowance to host organisations for hosting interns.

Timeline

• November 2026: Submit your expression of interest.

• December 2026  – February 2027: Selected internship offers from the pool of submissions are promoted to the target group in Germany.

• March 2027 – April 2027: Candidate applications, matching and selection take place, with host organisations involved in the evaluation process.

• From June 2027: Internships begin at the host organisations.

Final decision of evaluation of the applications and matching the candidates will be of the DAAD, DWIH and the selection commission of the DAAD.

Here’s a quick handout on the internship programme: Quick look DWIH Innovate Internships 2027