Deadline:
November 01, 2025
Location(s)
Germany
Kaiserslautern
Overview
Internships provide an opportunity for exceptionally well-qualified undergraduate and graduate students to take part in research projects at the MPI for Software Systems. Interns are expected to tackle new and challenging research problems in close collaboration with graduate students and faculty at the institute. Successful internships often result in coauthored publications at top academic conferences.
Details
The Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI-SWS), together with several other MPIs, offers research internships to exceptional undergraduate and graduate students. Interns are expected to tackle new and challenging research problems in close collaboration with graduate students and faculty at the institute. Successful internships often result in coauthored publications at top academic conferences. Intern positions are limited and admissions are very competitive.
We welcome interns all year round, but most interns prefer the summer months. Every intern works directly with an assigned faculty mentor. Internship projects are based on the intern’s academic interests, maturity and prior experience. A typical internship lasts 12 to 14 weeks, but longer internships are possible.
Application deadline for summer internships (internships starting between May and August): November 1 of the previous year.
For an internship starting at any other time, apply at least 4 months before your intended started date.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
We consider internship applications from students (Bachelors', Masters' and doctoral) and industry employees interested in pursuing graduate studies. You are welcome to apply if you satisfy the following criteria:
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You are interested in academic research in Computer Science in at least one of the research areas we cover. See our website for a list of research areas and researchers.
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You have a strong background in Computer Science and in the relevant area(s) of research. Having completed coursework equivalent to the first three years of a Computer Science undergraduate program at the start of your internship, or having prior experience doing research in the relevant area(s) is usually enough background.
- Your academic record is excellent, irrespective of its length.
Dates
Deadline: November 01, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Based on merit, many accepted applicants receive financial support for their internship. Financial support includes return travel from your place of residence, accommodation for the duration of your internship, and a stipend to cover remaining living costs. Financial support decisions are conveyed along with acceptance decisions. Please do not write to us about the amount of financial support we offer until you have been accepted for an internship.
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