COMPASS - Condensed Matter Internship Program at MPI for Solid State Research

The application call for the Internship Program is now closed!

August 22, 2023

The Max Planck Society recognizes the positive value of diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination.  For this reason the Presidential Commission on Opportunities of the Max Planck Society funds a total of 13 projects which address the topics of inclusive leadership, external review of organizational processes, and programs for the promotion of scientific talent from the global South.

One of these commendable 13 projects is the COndensed Matter Internship Program @ Max-Planck Institute for Solid State Research (COMP@SS). The primary objective of this program is to give talented undergraduate students with a background in condensed matter science from the global South the opportunity to conduct scientific projects at our world renowned research institute.

The program is designed to foster inclusion, diversity, equity and access to excellent scientific facilities. We will give preference to applications submitted by students living in least-income countries which are currently underrepresented in our research community.

The Stuttgart Campus - Max Planck Institute for Solid State Research and University of Stuttgart - hosts an extraordinary array of research groups with a wide spectrum of expertise in fundamental condensed matter science.

During the internship, students will work on research projects under the supervision of experienced scientists. In addition to gaining work experience, interns will have the chance to connect with other researchers on campus.

Eligibility

Internships are open for students who:

  • hold a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics or materials science
  • be still enrolled as a master student during application process and internship
  • have a background in a field relevant to the proposed projects (see below)
  • have a good command of the English language

 


Application procedure

--- The application call is now closed !!! ---

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Available projects

You find our list with projects you can apply to here

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