Applications are now open for prestigious research internships at the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics (Saarbrücken), Software Systems (Saarbrücken and Kaiserslautern), and Security and Privacy (Bochum). These internships offer exceptional opportunities in all areas of Computer Science, welcoming outstanding Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide, as well as industry professionals interested in academic research. The program is fully funded, covering living costs, housing, and round-trip travel expenses, with no application fee required. Check out more fully funded internships here. Also Check BS, MS, PhD, and Postdoc positions.
Key Details
- Field: Computer Science (all areas)
- Eligibility: Exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide; industry professionals with a strong CS background
- Funding: Fully funded (stipend, housing, round-trip travel)
- Application Fee: None
- Deadline: November 1 2025
- Duration: Typically 12–14 weeks, longer internships possible
- Locations: Saarbrücken, Kaiserslautern, Bochum (remote option available if travel-restricted)
- Nationality: Open to all
Interested in BS, MS and PhD Positions? Follow links below
Who Can Apply?
Internships are open to:
- Exceptional Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students worldwide with a strong background in Computer Science (equivalent to the first three years of a standard CS Bachelor’s program).
- Industry professionals interested in academic research.
- Students seeking Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects (with university approval).
- Pre-doctoral students exploring research careers.
- Applicants with interdisciplinary interests (e.g., social science, economics, law, humanities).
- Individuals from underrepresented groups in CS or STEM are especially encouraged to apply.
For Exchange programs, click here!
For fully funded conferences visit here!
Eligibility Requirements:
- Strong academic record.
- Interest in academic research in Computer Science.
- Competitive selection process based on merit.
Institutes Participate in the Internship Program
- Max Planck Institute for Informatics (Saarbrücken)
- Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (Saarbrücken and Kaiserslautern)
- Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy (Bochum)
Also check: IFAD Internship Programme 2025
List of Faculty Members
- Max Planck Institute for Informatics: https://www.mpi-inf.mpg.de/home
- Max Planck Institute for Software Systems: https://www.mpi-sws.org/people/#faculty-and-researchers
- Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy: https://www.mpi-sp.org/4245/faculty
Benefits
All interns receive a monthly stipend covering living costs, plus housing and round-trip travel expenses.
Check this: CERN ORIGIN Programme 2025-26 in Geneva, Switzerland
Application Process
- Submit Online: Apply at https://apply.cis.mpg.de/register/internship.
- Required Materials:
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Contact information for at least one reference (reference letters are requested only if needed)
- Optional: Motivation letter and preferred faculty members or internship period
- Matching: Research groups review applications, and you may be contacted for a phone interview.
- Notification: Successful applicants are notified by email and connected with their faculty mentor to finalize project details and dates.
