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CaCTuS AI Research Internship 2027 at Max Planck Institutes in Germany
Updated 28 October 2026
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The CaCTüS Internship Programme gives talented students from around the world a chance to do real research in artificial intelligence, machine learning and brain research at Max Planck Institutes in Tübingen and Stuttgart, Germany. The programme is designed especially for students who have faced barriers to higher education.
Programme details
- Dates: 1 July – 30 September 2027 (90 days, in person)
- Location: Tübingen and Stuttgart, Germany
- Research areas: AI, machine learning, computational neuroscience and brain research
What's covered
- Monthly stipend of about €1,350, to cover living costs, housing and health insurance
- Accommodation arranged by the Internship Coordination Office
- Travel costs reimbursed (check the official conditions)
- Mentoring from leading researchers and hands-on research experience
Not covered: visa fees and trips to the embassy.
Who can apply
- Bachelor's or master's students in computer science, mathematics, physics, engineering, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience or a related field
- Bachelor's students must have completed at least four semesters before the internship starts
- Not yet started a PhD
- A strong academic record, good English and clear motivation for research
- Available for the whole 90 days (visa rules don't allow extensions)
- Have faced significant personal, financial, regional or societal barriers to higher education, which is central to selection
- Open to all nationalities
How to apply
- Go to the official CaCTüS programme website and read the guidelines.
- Prepare your CV, academic records and motivation statement.
- Explain your background, including the barriers you have faced and how you overcame them.
- Choose research projects that match your interests.
- Submit your application on the online portal by 16 November 2026.
Key dates
| Stage |
Date |
| Applications open |
21 October 2026 |
| Application deadline |
16 November 2026 |
| Internship |
1 July – 30 September 2027 |
Tips
- Be honest and specific about the challenges you've faced. It's a key part of selection.
- Show your research curiosity, through class projects, coding work or a short research idea.
- Match your skills to the projects, such as programming in Python, maths or neuroscience.
- Start your visa process early once selected.
- Applying is free. Never pay anyone who promises a CaCTüS place.