Applications are open for the Max Planck Internship 2026 in Germany—a fully funded internship for international students in all areas of Computer Science. Hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Software Systems, Security, and Privacy in Munich, Germany, the program welcomes Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students from around the world. You can apply year-round (most internships run in summer), with a 12–14 week duration and comprehensive funding covering living costs, housing, and round-trip travel.

Key Details of the Max Planck Internship in Germany:

• Host Country: Germany.
• Host Institute: Max Planck Institute (Informatics, Software Systems, Security, and Privacy).
• Location: Munich.
• Duration: 12–14 weeks.
• Eligible Degrees: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD.
• Funding: Fully funded.
• Deadline: 1 November 2025 (for internship start between May–August 2026).

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Financial Coverage (Fully Funded)

• Round-trip airfare.
• Monthly stipend.
• Living costs.
• Housing.
• Visa cost.

Language Requirement

• No German required. All participating institutes use English as the working language.

Internship Role

• Work closely with a research group at a participating institute and receive mentorship from at least one faculty member.

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Eligibility

• Open to students worldwide.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students with a basic CS background.
• Students seeking Bachelor’s/Master’s thesis projects are welcome.
• Currently enrolled students can apply.
• Interdisciplinary interests are encouraged (e.g., intersections with social science, economics, law, humanities).

Visa Support

• If selected and a visa is required, Max Planck will provide the necessary documents to obtain the visa.

Required Documents

• CV.
• Transcripts.
• Contact information for at least one reference.
• Optional motivation letter.

How to Apply for the Max Planck Internship in Germany?

• Apply online: https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/internship.
• You may optionally select a mentor you wish to work with.

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