- Location
- Onsite · Tübingen, Germany (open worldwide)
- Who can apply
- Applicants worldwide
- Deadline
- 16 Nov 2026
About this internship
About the role
The Max Planck Institutes for Biological Cybernetics and Intelligent Systems and the Tübingen AI Center offer a 3-month summer internship for students interested in machine learning, neuroscience, and cognition. You will work with top-level scientists on research projects. The CaCTuS Internship aims to promote diverse viewpoints and equality of opportunity.
What you'll do
- Work on research projects in machine learning, electrical engineering, and neuroscience
- Conduct behavioral experiments and data analysis
- Collaborate with leading scientists in the field
- Contribute to the development of AI and cognition research
- Gain research experience in a top-level scientific environment
Requirements
- Currently enrolled or recently graduated at Bachelor or Master level
- Strong interest in research at the intersection of AI and cognition
- Background in machine learning, electrical engineering, theoretical neuroscience, or data analysis
- Passion for research and solving challenging questions
- From or living in low- and middle-income countries are especially encouraged to apply
Benefits
- Paid internship for three months
- Full stipend for living in Tübingen
- Travel support for accommodation and travel
- Cohort events and peer network with mentors
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