Max Planck MTL Fully Funded Internship 2027

The Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (MtL-URO) offers an excellent opportunity for students in their Bachelors to perform a funded 10-week research internship under the supervision of one of our faculty Fellows. 

The internship will take place in the group of one of our faculty Fellows. You can choose the lab you would like to join for your internship. During this time, you will be working on a speci?c research question related to the focus of the respective lab in close collaboration with and under the supervision of the local researchers. Gain practical experience into cutting-edge scienti?c methods, learn from esteemed and exceptional researchers, and enhance your knowledge and network in this interdisciplinary ?eld.

The internship will also serve as a gateway to gain insights and perspectives to the Matter to Life field and the community of researchers and students. The program is designed to establish a strong foundation to launch your academic career. In order to facilitate your research and to enhance your experience, the URO program offers ?nancial support for your travel, accommodation and living.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 1, 2026
• Study LevelInternship , Undergraduate
• SponsorMax Planck Institute
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• This opportunity covers travel to and from your home country
• Accommodation
• Plus a monthly allowance to help with day-to-day expenses.

Requirements

We welcome applications from exceptional undergraduate students with a keen interest in conducting research in the field of Matter to Life.

Formal requirements:

• You must be enrolled in your undergraduate studies for the entire duration of the internship. This means that you may only complete your bachelor's degree after completing your internship.
• You must have completed at least 1.5 semesters of your degree program at the time of application in order to include your college grades with your application.
• You must have completed at least two semesters of your degree program by the time the internship begins. 
• Proof of above-average academic performance, demonstrated by a minimum GPA of 1.7.*

*Please do not send us your transcripts via email for preliminary check. We cannot provide individual feedback based on your transcripts and assess your eligibility. Please submit your application through our portal upon which it will be reviewed.

Application Documents

• CV (maximum two pages)
• Current transcript of records from your university. Your high school diploma is not sufficient.
• Your preferred Matter to Life laboratory to perform the internship. 
• Personal statement (1 page; Times New Roman, font size 12, line spacing 1.5) which should briefly introduce yourself and show your motivation for the internship within your lab of choice
• The time frame in which you could perform the internship 

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Max Planck webpage.