An excellent opportunity for Computer Science students and professionals from all over the world who are looking for a fully funded internship programme to apply for the Max Planck Institute's research internships in Germany for a period of 12- 14 weeks. Internships are available for Bachelors, Masters, and doctoral students worldwide, as well as exceptional individuals from industry interested in gaining academic research experience in computer science. The Max Planck internships are fully funded and cover the costs of travel, housing, a monthly stipend, and visa support if needed.
About the Internships
The Max Planck Institutes for Informatics (Saarbruecken), Software Systems (Saarbruecken and Kaiserslautern), and Security and Privacy (Bochum) offer excellent research internships in all areas of Computer Science. An internship at a Max Planck Institute is a way to pursue world-class research in computer science.
Internships are open to exceptional university students worldwide, as well as exceptional individuals from industry interested in gaining academic research experience in computer science. Intern positions are limited, and admissions are very competitive.
Max Planck institutes welcome interns all year round, but most interns prefer the summer months. Every intern works directly with an assigned faculty mentor at one of the participating institutes. Internship projects are based on the intern’s academic interests, maturity, and prior experience.
Why Intern at a Max Planck Institute in Computer Science?
- Max Planck Institutes offer an internationally renowned research community, with world-class faculty across the full spectrum of Computer Science.
- Interns gain practical, hands-on experience in pioneering computer science research.
- The working environment is English-speaking, multicultural, and diverse.
Eligibility | Who can apply?
- Applications are open to exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide.
- Applicants must have a basic background in Computer Science (around the first three years of a CS Bachelor’s program) and an interest in research.
- Industry professionals with a similar background may also apply.
- Students seeking Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects are welcome; internships can be converted into thesis work (if the university allows).
- A great opportunity for pre-doctoral students to explore CS research before starting a PhD.
- Applications are encouraged from those with interdisciplinary interests (e.g., social sciences, economics, law, humanities).
- Underrepresented groups in CS and STEM are especially welcome.
- Internships are very competitive, and applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record.
- Knowledge of German is not required. All participating institutes use English as their working language.
Expenses and Benefits
- All interns receive a monthly stipend that is sufficient to comfortably cover living costs.
- The cost of housing during the internship and the cost of round-trip travel from their habitual place of residence to the hosting institute are covered.
- If you are selected for an internship and need a visa to come to Germany for your internship, the Max Planck Institute will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain the visa.
Timeline
Application deadline: 1st of November 2025
Selection result: No later than 1st of March 2026
Internship period: Between May and August 2025
Important Note: If you plan to start an internship outside the summer months, you should submit your application at least five months in advance. These applications are evaluated according to the needs of specific projects and research groups. Successful applicants can expect to receive a response within 3–4 months of applying.
Application Process
Submit your application. Apply online at https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/internship. You will need to provide your CV, transcripts, contact information for at least one reference, and an optional motivation letter. You can also optionally indicate faculty members at the participating institutes with whom you would like to work and the period during which you would like to intern.
Matching process. Research groups at participating institutes will review your application. During this period, you might be contacted for a phone interview.
Notification. You will be notified of the outcome of your application by email. If you are selected, you will also be put in touch with your assigned faculty mentor to finalize the exact dates of your internship and settle on an internship project.
More Details
For more information about the Max Planck Institute's Internship, check the Max Planck Internships page HERE
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