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Max Planck School Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Internship 2027


Country: Germany

University: Max Planck School Matter to Life

Degree: Undergraduate Research Internship

Deadline: 2026-10-01


Description

The Max Planck School Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (MtL-URO) 2027 offers exceptional undergraduate students the opportunity to complete a 10-week funded research internship in Germany. The programme is designed for students interested in interdisciplinary research connecting areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, informatics, materials science, engineering and related fields. Selected students join a Matter to Life faculty laboratory and work on a specific research question under the supervision of local researchers. The internship can be completed between June and November 2027, with applicants indicating their availability through the application portal. The programme provides financial support including travel to and from the student's home country, accommodation and a monthly allowance for day-to-day expenses. Applications for the 2027 internship cycle are open from 1 August to 1 October 2026. The programme is conducted entirely in English, and an official English-language certificate is not required. Previous research experience is also not required because students receive training in the methods needed for their project. Applicants must remain enrolled in their undergraduate studies throughout the entire internship and meet the programme's academic requirements. Selected candidates are expected to receive their results by February 2027.


Benefits

  • Travel to and from home country
  • Accommodation
  • Monthly allowance for day-to-day expenses
  • 10-week research internship
  • Hands-on scientific research experience
  • Faculty supervision and mentoring
  • International research environment
  • Access to Matter to Life research laboratories

Eligibility

  • Undergraduate students
  • Currently enrolled in Bachelor's degree
  • Must remain enrolled throughout the internship
  • At least 1.5 semesters completed at application
  • At least 2 semesters completed by internship start
  • Minimum GPA 1.7
  • Relevant background in biology
  • chemistry
  • physics
  • informatics
  • materials science
  • engineering or related fields
  • Interest in Matter to Life research

Required Documents

  • CV maximum 2 pages
  • Current university transcript
  • Preferred Matter to Life laboratory
  • One-page personal statement
  • Internship availability period


Programs Offered

  • Biology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Informatics
  • Materials Science
  • Engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Interdisciplinary Matter to Life Research

How to Apply

  • Visit the official Matter to Life URO page
  • Create an account in the Max Planck Schools application portal
  • Select the Matter to Life URO programme
  • Choose a preferred Matter to Life laboratory
  • Upload your CV and current transcript
  • Submit a one-page personal statement
  • Indicate your available internship period
  • Submit the application before 1 October 2026

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