Applications are now open for the Max Planck MTL Internship 2027 in Germany. The Max Planck Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (MtL-URO) 2027 is a fully funded research internship for students who want hands-on research experience in an international scientific environment. Candidates from all around the world are eligible to apply. Selected students will spend 10 weeks working in a research laboratory of a Matter to Life faculty member in Germany. The program provides financial support for travel, accommodation, and a monthly living allowance.
Quick Overview
- Program: Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities (MtL-URO)
- Duration: 10 weeks
- Internship Period: June–November 2027
- Deadline: October 1, 2026
Financial Benefits
- Travel to and from their home country
- Accommodation in Germany
- A monthly allowance to help cover day-to-day expenses
- 10 weeks of research experience in a Matter to Life faculty laboratory
About the Matter to Life URO Program
The Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program allows Bachelor’s students to work on a specific research question under the supervision of researchers from a Matter to Life faculty laboratory.
Students can choose their preferred laboratory and gain practical experience with scientific methods while working alongside researchers. The program also provides an opportunity to experience Germany’s research environment and build an international academic network.
Participating laboratories are located across Germany, including Munich, Heidelberg, Göttingen, Dresden, Jena, Mainz, Münster, Potsdam, Aachen, and others.
The internship is suitable for students studying areas such as biology, chemistry, physics, informatics, materials science, engineering, bioengineering, and related disciplines. Prior research experience is not required.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s/undergraduate degree.
- Remain enrolled throughout the entire 10-week internship.
- Complete at least 1.5 semesters of their degree by the time of application.
- Have completed at least two semesters by the beginning of the internship.
- Have a minimum GPA of 1.7.
- Have an academic background related to biology, chemistry, physics, informatics, materials science, engineering, bioengineering, or a related field.
- Have a genuine interest in research in the Matter to Life field.
Important Eligibility Note
You must still be enrolled in your Bachelor’s degree for the entire duration of the internship. This means you cannot graduate before completing the 10-week URO internship.
Required Documents
Applicants need to prepare:
- CV – maximum 2 pages
- Current university transcript
- Preferred Matter to Life laboratory
- Personal statement – 1 page
- Available timeframe for completing the 10-week internship
How to Apply for the Max Planck MTL Internship 2027?
To apply for the Matter to Life URO 2027 program. Visit the official Matter to Life URO application page. The link to the official website is below.
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