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School Internships at MPI-CBG

Are you fascinated by biological processes, chemical reactions, or scientific discoveries?
Can you imagine yourself working in a lab or pursuing a degree in the natural sciences—but aren’t quite sure yet? Then a school internship at MPI-CBG might help sharpen your view of the future.

During your internship, you’ll gain insights into different labs, learn basic techniques, and experience what daily life in a research institute is like. We do our best to consider preferences for specific labs, though we cannot guarantee placement in a particular group.

Duration: Typically 1–2 weeks, depending on your school’s requirements

Compensation: Unpaid

Eligibility

  • Open exclusively to secondary school students in grades 8–13
  • Not available to university students (see our programs for university level)
  • Strong interest in science and a willingness to learn
  • Applicants should live in Dresden or the surrounding region, due to practical limitations

How to Apply

Application Periods

Our online application platform is open only during these windows:

  • August 1–31 (for internships in the following spring)
  • January 2 – February 1 (for internships in the summer)

Applications submitted outside these periods unfortunately cannot be considered.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted exclusively online:

  • During the application window you can apply here
  • Please do not send documents by email.

Due to limited capacity, selection is based on:

  • completeness of the application
  • alignment with program scope and objectives
  • school grades and academic performance
  • proposed internship dates

You can expect a reply within four weeks after the application deadline.

Required Documents

Please prepare the following for your application:

  • CV (resume)
  • Completed questionnaire (linked on the application page)
  • Copies of your last two school report cards
  • Optional: Certificates for courses, competitions, internships, or special achievements

Questions?

If you have general questions about school internships, feel free to contact us:
praktikumsanfrage(at)mpi-cbg.de