Max Planck Internship Program in Germany 2027 (MaxSIP)

Overview

The Max Planck Summer Internship Program (MaxSIP) 2027 is a fully funded, 10-week research internship in Germany for Bachelor's, Master's and post-Master's students. Interns work in laboratories at the Max Planck Institute of Neurobiology and the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry, learning advanced laboratory methods and research techniques. Projects are available in biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, psychology and related fields. The programme also offers professional development, networking with leading scientists and exposure to interdisciplinary collaboration.

Who can apply

Applicants from any country may apply. The programme is for highly motivated undergraduate, Master's or post-Master's students in the fields above who already have some research experience and excellent grades.

What you get

The financial support is a scholarship of €1,365 and reimbursement of airfare of up to €1,500 for transatlantic flights or €750 for flights within Europe. Interns can also rent a room in the institute residences, available for full months at about €680 per month.

Requirements

All documents must be in English or German. They are a CV of one to two pages as a PDF, transcripts and graduation certificates for completed degrees, interim transcripts for degrees in progress, the qualification document for university studies such as a high school diploma, Abitur, Matura or equivalent, a letter of recommendation, and a motivation letter typed directly on the registration form.

The programme committee selects students on grades, research experience, curriculum, the motivation letter and the reference letter.

Key dates

The deadline is 1st November 2026, for internships starting between May and August 2027.