International Summer Internship (MPIIB-ISI) Program 2026

To be eligible, applicants must:-

• be currently enrolled in a university (enrollment is required to obtain a visa).  
• have completed at least four semesters (two years) of undergraduate study at the time of application, if they have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.  
• have a strong academic record.  
• possess a background relevant to the internship project (e.g., biology, medicine, biochemistry, epidemiology, or related fields).  
• have good proficiency in English.  
• be able to clearly express their motivation for both the internship program and the specific project of interest.  
• demonstrate valid reasons for limited access to first-class higher education opportunities.  
• undertake a voluntary internship (those requiring academic credit cannot be accepted)

Selected candidates will receive:-

• A stipend of €1,400 (₹1,44,243 approx.) to cover living expenses in Berlin
• Travel expenses
• Accommodation close to the institute

• Curriculum vitae (Max. 2 pages as per the mentioned format)
• Academic transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation from a professor or a postdoc
• Motivational letter (as per the template)
• Diploma certificates(for applicants who have already completed their bachelor’s)

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click on the ‘Application’ tab on the left side of the screen.
Step 4: In the section of ‘How to Apply’ click on the ‘Application Portal’ link.
Step 5: Enter all the mentioned information, upload all the necessary documents, and click on the ‘Submit final application’ button.

Application Deadline: 21 November 2025 (12:00 AM CET)