To all the students in computer science, what could be better than gaining research experience in one of the reputed institutes in Germany, with all your finances covered? Well, here is an exciting opportunity. The Applications are open to apply for the Max Planck Research Internship 2026. A fully funded research internship offered by the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics, Software Systems, and Security and Privacy is calling applications from outstanding students from across the world to apply and experience world-class research in all areas of computer science.
The internship is exclusively designed for the exceptional students currenly pursuing Undergraduate, Master’s & PhD in computer science or related fields from accredited institutes. The institute also welcomes individuals from the industry who demonstrate interest in gaining research experience in computer science. The internship positions are limited, and the selection is very competitive; applicants holding excellent academic achievements are invited to submit their applications.
The duration of the internship is 12-14 weeks, during which the intern will work on a real-time project under the mentorship of an assigned faculty member at one of the participating institutions. The internship projects are assigned as per your academic interests and experience. The Max Planck Institute offers comprehensive support to its interns that includes living costs, travel costs, housing, and more. Applicants interested in this fully funded internship in Germany need to submit their applications before November 1st, 2025. Read more details about the program below.
Max Planck Research Internship 2026 in Germany Overview
- Country: Germany
- Institute: Max Planck Institute
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Eligible Countries: All Nationals
- Duration: 12-14 Weeks
- Application Deadline: November 1st, 2025
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Internship Benefits
- Interns will gain hands-on experience through cutting-edge research
- The institute offers state-of-the-art research facilities with world-class faculty
- Interns will be working on the projects under the supervision of an assigned faculty member.
- Opportunity to work in a multicultural, diverse environment
- Network with fellows and experts in your field
- A great addition for your CV
- An international work exposure
Internship Coverage
The internship covers all the costs of the admitted interns, which include:
- A competitive stipend
- Housing cost
- Round-trip travel coverage
- Visa coverage
Eligiblity Criteria
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications:
- The Max Planck internship is open to all nationalities.
- Students currently pursuing bachelor’s, master’s & PhD programs in computer science or relevant fields with a research interest.
- Applicants must be enrolled in the recognized institutes.
- Exceptional industry applicants with an interest in academic CS research can also apply.
- Students who are looking for master’s & bachelor’s thesis projects may also apply.
- No German language is required for the internship; the institute uses English as its working language.
- The internship highly encourages applications from candidates belonging to underrepresented groups in CS or STEM fields.
Participating Institutes & Faculty Members
The following institutes are participating in this internship program:
- Max Planck Institute of Informatics: Faculty members
- Max Planck Institute for Software Systems: Faculty Members
- Institute for Security & Privacy: Faculty Members
Required Documents:
- CV
- Transcript
- Contact info of at least one reference
- Motivational letter (Optional)
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How to Apply?
Applicants who meet the required criteria need to submit their application online via the official application portal. Provide all the above-mentioned documents and submit. The participating institutes will review all the applications, and shortlisted applicants might be invited for a phone interview.
Visit the official link below for more details and to apply:
APPLY FOR MAX PLANCK RESEARCH INTERNSHIP
Application Deadline: November 1st for internship starting between May & August
