The Max Planck Institute for Informatics, Software Systems, and Security and Privacy is offering paid internships in Germany across various fields of computer science.

During these internships, you will have the opportunity to engage in high-level computer science research at the Max Planck Institute. These internships are also a great way to explore new study concepts and research areas for the first time.

Each intern is paired with a designated academic mentor at a participating institute, with internship projects tailored to the intern's academic interests and previous experience.

Students of all nationalities, including outstanding professionals from the industry seeking experience in academic computer science research, are eligible to apply for Max Planck research internships.

These internships are available for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral students. Pre-doctoral students can also use these internships to gain insight into computer science research before committing to a career in the field.

Applications for these paid internships are open to international students with diverse academic backgrounds and interdisciplinary interests, including areas like social sciences, economics, law, humanities, and more. Candidates from underrepresented groups in computer science and other STEM fields are especially encouraged to apply. The Max Planck Institutes’ world-class faculty covers the full spectrum of computer science, contributing to a globally recognized research community.

The European Max Planck paid internship program is an excellent opportunity to launch your future research career. Interns receive direct, practical experience in cutting edge computer science research. Successful internships lead to coauthored works that are presented at esteemed academic conferences. Every selected intern receives a stipend that covers living expenses and lodging. Additionally, round-trip transportation from the candidate's home nation to the hosting institute will be provided by the host institution. The Max Planck workplace is multicultural and varied. Apply right away to avoid the application deadline.

The deadline for applications is November 1st for summer internships starting in May and running through August. Apply five months prior to the commencement date for months other than the summer.