Max Planck Internship 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded for International Students

Applications are now open for the Max Planck Internship 2026 in Germany – a prestigious fully funded research opportunity for outstanding students from around the world. Organized by the Max Planck Institutes for Informatics, Software Systems, Security, and Privacy, this program welcomes students from all areas of Computer Science and related interdisciplinary fields.

Based in Germany, the Max Planck Institutes are globally recognized for cutting-edge research. The internship is open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students, offering a chance to gain hands-on experience with world-class researchers.

While you can apply anytime during the year, most internships take place in summer. Each program lasts 12 to 14 weeks and provides complete financial support – covering travel, accommodation, living expenses, and visa costs.

Internship Details

Host Country: Germany
Institution: Max Planck Institute
Duration: 12–14 weeks
Eligible Levels: Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 1 November 2025 (for internships starting between May–August 2026)

Financial Benefits

This is a fully funded program that covers:

Round-trip airfare
Monthly stipend for living expenses
Housing arrangements
Visa costs

Language Requirement

No German language skills are required – English is the working language at all participating institutes.

Internship Roles & Mentorship

Interns will work closely with a research group at one of the participating institutes, under the guidance of at least one faculty mentor.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply, you must:

Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program
Have a basic background in Computer Science (students from interdisciplinary fields like social sciences, economics, law, or humanities are also encouraged to apply)
Be interested in research or looking for a Bachelor’s/Master’s thesis project
Be a student from any country

Visa Support

Selected candidates requiring a visa will receive full support and official documentation from the Max Planck Institute.

Required Documents