The Max Planck Internship Program 2027 is now accepting applications from outstanding students and professionals worldwide interested in conducting cutting-edge research in computer science.
The Max Planck Internship is a fully funded research opportunity that covers living expenses, accommodation, and round-trip travel costs, while providing participants with hands-on experience at some of Germany’s leading research institutes. Most internships last between 12 and 14 weeks.
Internship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Internships | Training
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- No IELTS Required
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Stipend | Housing | Travel Costs
- Deadline: November 1, 2026
Internship Details
The Max Planck Internship Program is offered by the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics (Saarbrücken), Software Systems (Saarbrücken and Kaiserslautern), and Security and Privacy (Bochum). The program provides exceptional students and aspiring researchers with the opportunity to participate in world-class research across a wide range of computer science disciplines.
Interns work closely with experienced faculty mentors on research projects tailored to their academic background, research interests, and level of experience. While internships are available throughout the year, many participants choose to undertake them during the summer months. The program also serves as an excellent pathway for students exploring research careers, new areas of computer science, or potential thesis projects.
Eligibility Criteria
To be qualified for the Max Planck Internship Program, applicants must:
- Be an exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral student from any country with a background in Computer Science.
- Have completed approximately the first three years of a standard Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science before the internship begins.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in academic computer science research.
- Have an excellent academic record.
- Be willing to work on a research project suited to their academic experience and interests.
The program also welcomes:
- Professionals from industry with a relevant computer science background who wish to gain academic research experience.
- Students seeking Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis opportunities, where permitted by their home university.
- Pre-doctoral students exploring research before pursuing a PhD.
- Applicants with interdisciplinary interests involving fields such as social sciences, economics, law, humanities, and related disciplines.
- Individuals from underrepresented groups in Computer Science and other STEM fields.
Internship Benefits
Successful applicants for the Max Planck Internship Program will receive:
- Full sponsorship for the internship
- Living stipend
- Free accommodation
- Round-trip travel costs
- Opportunity to conduct research alongside internationally renowned faculty
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge computer science research
- Possibility of contributing to publications at leading academic conferences
- An English-speaking, multicultural, and diverse research environment
- Internship duration of 12–14 weeks, with longer placements available in some cases
Required Documents
To apply for this internship, applicants must prepare to submit:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- Contact information for at least one referee
- Optional motivation letter
How to Apply
To apply for the Max Planck Internship Program:
- Visit the internship application webpage.
- Complete and submit the online application form.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Optionally indicate the faculty members you would like to work with and your preferred internship period.
- Your application will be reviewed by research groups at the participating institutes, and you may be invited for a phone interview.
- If selected, you will receive an email notification and be connected with your assigned faculty mentor to finalize your internship dates and research project.
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