CaCTüS Summer Research Internship 2027 in Germany: Fully Funded

Applications are open for the CaCTüS Summer Research Internship 2027, a fully funded, three-month research programme in Tübingen, Germany.

The programme is offered jointly by the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the Tübingen AI Center. It provides undergraduate and master's students with an opportunity to gain practical research experience at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cognition and neuroscience.

The internship is open to eligible applicants worldwide, with particular encouragement for students from low- and middle-income countries who face barriers to research opportunities.

Internship Benefits

Selected interns receive:

• A stipend covering the three-month internship period.
• Travel support.
• Accommodation assistance.
• The opportunity to work on research projects with scientists at participating research institutions.
• Research experience in fields related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, neuroscience and cognition.
• Mentorship, cohort activities and networking opportunities.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Be studying at Bachelor's or Master's level, or have recently graduated from one of these programmes.
• Have a strong interest in research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cognition.
• Have an academic background or research interest relevant to the available projects.
• Be willing to undertake the internship in Germany for the full programme period.

Relevant backgrounds include:

• Machine learning and artificial intelligence.
• Electrical engineering.
• Neuroscience and theoretical neuroscience.
• Behavioural science.
• Data analysis.

Internship Duration

• Start date: 1 July 2027.
• End date: 30 September 2027.
• Duration: Three months.
• Location: Tübingen, Germany.

Application Deadline

16 November 2026.

How to Apply

1. Visit the "CaCTüS 2027 application portal" (https://cactus-apply.tue.mpg.de/registration/cactus-2027).
2. Register for an account.
3. Review the available application instructions and research opportunities.
4. Complete the application form with accurate academic and personal information.
5. Submit the required information and documents through the application system.

Application link:

https://cactus-apply.tue.mpg.de/registration/cactus-2027)

Program details: https://projects.tuebingen.mpg.de/

Important Information:

Students from low- and middle-income countries are particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants should check the "official eligibility information" (https://projects.tuebingen.mpg.de/) for any additional academic or project-specific requirements.

For details of the programme's financial support and arrangements, consult the "official CaCTüS programme website" (https://projects.tuebingen.mpg.de/).