Internships at Max Planck Institutes in Computer Science (summer 2027)

Internships at Max Planck Institutes in Computer Science

The Max Planck Institutes for Informatics (Saarbruecken), Software Systems (Saarbruecken and Kaiserslautern), and Security and Privacy (Bochum) offer 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! Our internships are also an excellent way to explore research or new research areas for the first time.

Internships are open to exceptional Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral 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

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. All internships are fully funded, covering living costs, housing and roundtrip travel costs. A typical internship lasts 12 to 14 weeks, but longer internships are possible.

Internships can be completed at any time of the year, but most interns start during the summer months. We process applications for internships starting in the summer months and those starting outside the summer months differently.

For internships starting during the summer (i.e., starting between May and August), we have a strict admissions process. The deadline for applying for a summer internship is November 1 of the previous year. If you apply for this deadline and your application is successful, you should hear from us before 1st of February. If you have not heard back by this date, please assume that you were not selected.

For internships starting outside the summer (i.e., starting between January and April or between September and December), we do not have a fixed deadline and applications are examined based on the availability of projects and the needs of research groups. Apply at least 5 months before your intended starting date. If you do not hear back within 4 months of applying, please assume that you were not selected. 

All applications must be submitted online at https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/internship

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 get direct, hands-on experience doing cutting edge research in computer science. Successful internships often result in coauthored publications at top academic conferences. Interning at a Max Planck Institute is great way to kick-start your future research career!
• All admitted interns receive a stipend, and their housing cost and the cost of travel from their habitual residence to the hosting institute and back are covered.
• The working environment is English-speaking, multicultural, and diverse.