Max Planck Institute Internship 2026

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.

• Table of Content
• About Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR)
• Max Planck Institute Internship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Max Planck Institute Internship Program
• Requirements for Max Planck Institute Internship Program Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR)

The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock investigates the structure and dynamics of populations. The Institute’s researchers explore issues of political relevance, such as demographic change, aging, fertility, and the redistribution of work over the life course, as well as digitization and the use of new data sources for the estimation of migration flows. The MPIDR is one of the largest demographic research bodies in Europe, and is a worldwide leader in the study of populations. The Institute is part of the Max Planck Society, the internationally renowned... continue reading

Max Planck Institute Internship Program

Aim and Benefits of Max Planck Institute Internship Program

• Direct, hands-on experience
• Stipend, housing cost and the cost of travel from habitual residence to the hosting institute and back are covered.

Requirements for Max Planck Institute Internship Program Qualification

• Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral students worldwide with a basic background in Computer Science.
• Industry applicants with a similar background and an interest in academic CS research may also apply.
• Students looking for Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis projects are also welcome to apply. The internship project can be converted to a thesis if the student’s university allows.
• Internships are also an excellent opportunity for pre-doctoral students to explore computer science research prior to embarking on a research career.
• We encourage applicants with diverse academic backgrounds and interdisciplinary interests, e.g. intersecting social science, economics, law, humanities, and others.
• We particularly welcome applications from individuals belonging to underrepresented groups in CS or other STEM fields.
• Our internships are very competitive and all applicants are expected to have an excellent academic record, regardless of its length.

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute scholarship webpage.