The applications are now open for the MPIA Summer Internship 2026 in Germany. It is a Fully Funded internship for international students from around the world. The internship duration is three months. The MPIA Summer internship will typically take place between May and September 2026 at the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) in Heidelberg, Germany. There is no application fee, and IELTS or TOEFL is also not required. The MPIA offers a fully-funded internship for Bachelor’s and Master’s students to gain experience in astronomy. Students who have already graduated are not eligible for the MPIA Summer Student Internship. More details are below.
Details About MPIA Summer Internship 2026
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Heidelberg
- Duration: 3 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 16th January 2026
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Financial Benefits
The program covers:
- Return Airfare to/from Germany
- 1000€/Month
- Full Social benefits.
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Why You Should Join the MPIA Summer Internship?
If you wish to acquire hands-on experience in research and instrument development in astronomy.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates from all countries are eligible for the MPIA Internship.
- Open to students enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program.
- The student must obtain their degree after the end of the internship. (Master’s degree students are exempted from this).
- Bachelor students must have at least four completed semesters at the beginning of the internship in May/June 2026.
- Must be available for three months.
- Check the various research projects (see attached list).
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Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Research Statement
- University Transcript(s)
- Transcript Attachment Form.
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How to Apply for the MPIA Summer Internship 2026?
Complete the online application from the MPIA website. The link to the official website is below.
APPLY FOR THE MPIA SUMMER INTERNSHIP
