Max Planck Computer Science Research Internships

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

• Monthly stipend for living costs, housing costs and round-trip travel from the intern’s habitual residence to the host institute. Placements typically last 12–14 weeks; longer visits may be possible.

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• Excellent applicants worldwide, including African nationals, in bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral study, graduates between programmes, or research-oriented industry candidates. Relevant computer-science preparation roughly equivalent to the first three undergraduate years, research interest and professional English fluency are expected.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www.cis.mpg.de/internships/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: Excellent applicants worldwide, including African nationals, in bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral study, graduates between programmes, or research-oriented industry candidates. Relevant computer-science preparation roughly equivalent to the first three undergraduate years, research interest and professional English fluency are expected.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Listed deadline information: Summer starts between May and August: 1 November of the preceding year. Under that annual rule, summer 2027 applications are due 1 November 2026. Other start dates: apply at least five months ahead. No closing time zone is published.. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

Provider deadline information: Summer starts between May and August: 1 November of the preceding year. Under that annual rule, summer 2027 applications are due 1 November 2026. Other start dates: apply at least five months ahead. No closing time zone is published.. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   Summer starts between May and August: 1 November of the preceding year. Under that annual rule, summer 2027 applications are due 1 November 2026. Other start dates: apply at least five months ahead. No closing time zone is published.

   Provider deadline information: Summer starts between May and August: 1 November of the preceding year. Under that annual rule, summer 2027 applications are due 1 November 2026. Other start dates: apply at least five months ahead. No closing time zone is published.. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.