The three-month internship at leading Max Planck Institutes offers international students research experience, accommodation, health insurance and travel support. Applications close on November 16, 2026.

Applications are open for the Computation and Cognition Tübingen Summer Internship (CaCTuS) 2027 in Germany. The fully funded research programme offers undergraduate students and eligible graduates an opportunity to work with scientists at leading Max Planck Institutes in Tübingen and Stuttgart.

Scheduled from July 1 to September 30, 2027, the internship will provide hands-on research experience across artificial intelligence, neuroscience, computational modelling and related fields. Applicants from all countries are eligible to apply.

CaCTuS Summer Internship 2027: Benefits

Selected interns will receive financial and logistical support throughout the three-month programme. The benefits include:

• Monthly salary: Approximately €1,350 to cover living expenses.
• Accommodation: Affordable housing arranged by the programme.
• Health insurance: Coverage included in the internship package.
• Travel support: Compensation for eligible travel costs to and from Germany.

The programme enables participants to work on research projects under the supervision of experienced scientists, gaining practical exposure to scientific methods and research environments.

Research areas

The CaCTuS internship covers several interdisciplinary fields, including:

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Theoretical neuroscience
• Computational modelling
• Data analysis
• Scientific software development
• Computational psychiatry
• Computer science and related engineering disciplines

Depending on the selected project, interns may contribute to behavioural experiments, develop research software, analyse datasets or investigate computational approaches to understanding cognition and intelligence.

Who can apply?

Applicants from all nationalities are welcome, provided they have an academic background relevant to their chosen research project and a strong academic record.

Undergraduate applicants must have completed at least four semesters of bachelor’s-level study before the internship begins. Candidates who have completed bachelor’s or master’s degrees may also be eligible, provided they have not started a PhD by the time the internship takes place.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English and be available for the entire 90-day programme.

Required documents

Candidates should prepare a CV of no more than two pages, a motivational statement, university transcripts and available degree certificates. A reference letter is optional but may support the application.

How to apply

Interested candidates must apply through the official CaCTuS internship website and follow the programme’s application instructions.

Application deadline: November 16, 2026

Applicants should check the official website for project availability, detailed eligibility requirements and the application process before submitting their applications.