Applications are open for the 2026 Max Planck Internship Program in Germany. The program offers fully funded research internships in Computer Science for exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide, as well as talented individuals from industry interested in academic research.
Internships typically last 12 to 14 weeks, with full coverage of living costs, housing, and roundtrip travel. Longer internships may also be possible.
Internship Summary
Host Country: Germany
Host Institutions: Max Planck Institutes for Informatics, Software Systems, and Security & Privacy
Category: Internships | Research Training
Eligible Countries: All countries
Funding: Fully funded (stipend, housing, travel costs)
Duration: 12–14 weeks (extendable)
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
IELTS: Not required
Internship Details
The Max Planck Institutes offer research opportunities across all areas of Computer Science. Interns are paired with faculty mentors and work on projects tailored to their academic interests and prior experience.
Internships are available year-round, though most students apply for summer placements. The program provides a unique chance to gain hands-on research experience, explore new areas of Computer Science, and contribute to projects that may lead to publications in top academic conferences.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
1. Be exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral students worldwide with a basic background in Computer Science (equivalent to the first three years of a CS Bachelor’s program).
2. Show strong academic performance and interest in research.
3. Be industry applicants with relevant CS background and interest in academic research (optional).
4. Be students looking for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects (projects may be converted to a thesis if the home university allows).
5. Be pre-doctoral students interested in exploring Computer Science before pursuing a PhD.
6. Come from diverse academic and interdisciplinary backgrounds (e.g. economics, law, social sciences, humanities, etc.).
7. Applicants from underrepresented groups in STEM are especially encouraged to apply.
Benefits
* Fully funded (stipend, housing, travel costs)
* Direct mentorship from world-class faculty
* Hands-on research experience in an internationally recognized institute
* English-speaking, multicultural research environment
* Possibility of co-authoring academic publications
Required Documents
* Completed application form
* Curriculum Vitae (CV)
* Academic transcripts
* Contact information of at least one referee
* Motivation letter (optional)
Application Process
1. Submit an online application at https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/internship.] APPLY
2. Optionally indicate faculty members and preferred internship period.
3. Applications are reviewed by research groups; some applicants may be contacted for an interview.
4. Successful applicants will be notified by email and connected with faculty mentors to finalize internship dates and project details.
Important Dates
* Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
* Internship Period: Flexible, but mainly during summer months
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