CaCTüS Programme

The CaCTüS Internship programme aims to boost the careers of talented students who experience significant difficulties in their pursuit of higher education and scientific development. Interns will have the chance to come to Tübingen or Stuttgart for a paid, three-months internship. The programme provides access to first-class scientific institutions, hands-on research experience and a scientific network in one of Germany’s leading locations for biological and artificial intelligence research.

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.

Another important aspect of the programme are the many complementary events that are offered to interns. These include a large range of soft-skill courses (e.g. on giving scientific presentations, application training, and similar), career counselling sessions, trips to other research institutes in the area, and frequent social gatherings with other scientists. At the end of the internship, students will have the chance to present their work to the scientific community on campus. We thank the Hanrieder Foundation for Excellence for making possible the supporting programme of CaCTüS through the Hanrieder Impact Fund.

Interns can rely on extensive personal and administrative support prior to and during the internship through the coordination office, their supervisors and other scientists.

Applications are now open and will close again on the 19th of November 2024.

Please note that in the event of any unexpected developments (i.e. a global pandemic) and possible travel restrictions, we reserve our right to make changes to the programme including the deferral of the programme by one year.