Applications are now open for the Max Planck Internship Program 2026 in Germany. This is a fully funded internship for international students, offered by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Software Systems, Security, and Privacy. Internships are available in all fields of computer science. The Max Planck Institute is a leading research institution located in Munich, Germany. The internship is open to outstanding students from all over the world pursuing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. While interns can join and apply at any time throughout the year, most internships take place during the summer. All internships are fully funded, covering living expenses, housing, and round-trip travel. Each internship lasts 12 to 14 weeks. For more details about internship requirements, financial benefits, and the application process, please see below.
Details about the Max Planck Training Program 2026 in Germany
- Training country: Germany
- Training by: Max Planck Institute
- Duration: 12 to 14 weeks
- Who can apply: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Financial coverage: Fully funded
- Deadline: November 1, 2025 (for training starts between May and August 2026)
Financial coverage
The programme covers:
- Return flight tickets.
- Monthly salary.
- Cost of living.
- Housing.
- Visa cost.
Do you need to know German to train with Max Planck?
No, knowledge of German is not required. All participating institutes use English as their working language.
Internship assignment
As an intern, you will work closely with a research group at one of the participating institutes and will be mentored by at least one faculty member.
Eligibility criteria
- The training is open to students worldwide.
- Bachelor's, master's, and PhD students with a basic background in computer science.
- We also welcome students looking for bachelor's or master's thesis projects to apply.
- Registered students can also apply for a Max Planck internship.
- Diverse academic backgrounds and interdisciplinary interests, e.g., the intersection of social sciences, economics, law, humanities, etc.
Visa support
If you are selected for training and need a visa to come to Germany, Max Planck will provide you with the necessary documents to obtain the visa.
Required documents
You will be required to submit your CV, academic records, contact information for at least one reference, and an optional motivation letter.
How to apply for the Max Planck Internship Program 2026?
- You will need to select the mentor you want to work under (optional).