Matter to Life Undergraduate Research Opportunities (MtL-URO) 2027
Max Planck School Matter to Life (Max Planck Schools)
Who can apply: Undergraduates enrolled in a Bachelor’s programme in a Matter to Life related field (physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, materials science, engineering or sub-fields such as bioengineering), with a minimum GPA of 1.7 on the German scale. Applicants must have completed at least 1.5 semesters at the time of… What is funded: A funded 10-week research internship for Bachelor’s students in the lab of a Max Planck School Matter to Life Fellow in Germany, held at any time between June and November 2027. The programme covers travel to and from the home country and accommodation, plus a monthly allowance. The best 10 applicants are chosen each… Deadline: 1 October 2026 (application window 1 August to 1 October 2026). Round: URO 2027.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck School Matter to Life (Max Planck Schools), official page.
Who can apply
- Undergraduates enrolled in a Bachelor's programme in a Matter to Life related field (physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, materials science, engineering or sub-fields such as bioengineering), with a minimum GPA of 1.7 on the German scale. Applicants must have completed at least 1.5 semesters at the time of application and at least two semesters by the start of the internship, and must stay enrolled for the whole internship. No prior research experience, official English test or letters of recommendation are required.
Stage dates
Online application through the Max Planck Schools portal (choose the Matter to Life URO program); CV, current transcript, preferred lab, one-page personal statement and availability window.1 October 2026
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.