Germany · Saarbrücken / Kaiserslautern
About this opportunity
Exceptional undergraduate, master’s and PhD students from anywhere in the world can spend about 12–14 weeks doing research with a Max Planck faculty member in computer science. You need roughly three years of a CS undergraduate completed by the start date. Undergraduate or master’s thesis projects are also possible.
Summer internships (May–August 2027) have a strict deadline of 1 November 2026; decisions arrive before 1 February 2027. Internships at other times of year have no fixed deadline — apply at least five months before you want to start.
Who can apply
Undergraduate, master's or PhD students worldwide with about three years of a standard CS undergraduate completed by the start date. Industry applicants interested in research may also apply.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Open to
- Undergraduates, Master's students, PhD candidates
What the funding covers
Monthly stipend that comfortably covers living costs, plus housing and round-trip travel from your home.
- Tuition Not separately covered
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Covered
- Accommodation Covered
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
- CV
- Transcripts (unofficial copies accepted)
- Contact details of at least one referee
- Optional: motivation letter, preferred faculty, preferred dates
- Tests
- Not stated — check the official page
- Application fee
- None
How to apply
- Apply online at apply.cis.mpg.de (internship application).
- List preferred faculty and dates if you have them.
- Do not email application materials — they are not accepted.
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Program dates
- Program dates
- 1 May 2027
- Duration
- Usually 12–14 weeks; longer possible
Quick answers
Who can apply for Max Planck Institutes for Computer Science?
Open to all nationalities. Level: Undergraduates, Master's students, PhD candidates. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is Max Planck Institutes for Computer Science fully funded?
Funding type: Stipend. Covers: stipend or salary, travel, accommodation. Not separately covered: tuition.
What is the deadline for Max Planck Institutes for Computer Science?
The deadline is 1 Nov 2026. Status: Closes in 12 days. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does Max Planck Institutes for Computer Science require IELTS or another test?
Our record does not state a test requirement — check the official page and your chosen university.
How do I apply for Max Planck Institutes for Computer Science?
Apply online at apply.cis.mpg.de (internship application). Apply only on the official website (www.cis.mpg.de). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
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- Official source
- www.cis.mpg.de
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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