Summer Internship Program in Diabetes at Helmholtz Munich
Full time39 Std./Woche
Neuherberg near Munich
Internship, StudentsWe are Helmholtz Munich. In a rapidly changing world, we discover breakthrough solutions for better health.
Our research is focused within the areas of metabolic health/diabetes, environmental health, molecular targets and therapies, cell programming and repair, bioengineering, and computational health. We particularly excel in the fields of basic research, bioengineering, artificial intelligence, and technological development.
Through this research, we build the foundations for medical innovation. Together with our partners, we seek to accelerate the transfer of our research, so that laboratory ideas can reach society and improve people’s quality of life at the fastest rate possible.
This is what drives us. Why not join us and make a difference?
Our research at the Helmholtz Diabetes Center aims at understanding the molecular bases underlying all forms of diabetes, its heterogeneity and risk factors, including obesity as well as its complications and comorbidities. We combine world-leading basic research with clinical intervention and cohort studies to develop tomorrow’s diabetes precision medicine.
Do you have passion for diabetes research, curiosity and a desire to expand your career opportunities?
We are looking for outstanding undergraduate and first-year master’s students (f/m/x) to join our student – tailored
Summer Internship Program in Diabetes @ Helmholtz Munich
1st July – 30th August 2025
Our Offer
We offer a 2-months internship program in English, which will give you the opportunity to:
- Work on an exciting research project
- Attend regular seminars on diverse diabetes and metabolism topics
- Interact with excellent and experienced researchers
- Learn cutting-edge techniques
- Analyze and discuss data critically
- Present your data in front of experts
- Meet dedicated peers in an international environment
During your research stay you will be integrated into the work life of your host lab. A list of projects to choose from can be found here as they appear.
All interns are offered accommodation in a shared room, a fixed travel subsidy (if not living in Munich) and a contribution towards living expenses.
What you should bring
We are looking for outstanding undergraduate and first-year Master students with
- Background in biological, biochemical, cell biological or bioinformatic sciences
- Excellent academic record
- Min. two years of university study
- Motivation to gain hands-on academic research experience
- Dedication to diabetes research
- Willingness to actively engage in team work and group activities
- Good English language skills
Intern positions are limited and admission to the Summer Internship Program is competitive. If you have received your university degree abroad or are enrolled at a university abroad, we require recognition of your university. Please check if your university is rated H+ or H+/- by following the instructions here and answer the respective question in the application portal.
All applications must be submitted online through our application portal.
Application deadline: 26th Jan 2025
We are committed to promoting a culture of diversity and welcome applications from talented people regardless of gender, cultural background, nationality, ethnicity, sexual identity, physical abilities, religion or age. Qualified applicants with physical disabilities will be given preference.
Since 2005, we hold the TOTAL E-QUALITY award for exemplary action in the sense of an equal-opportunity organizational culture.
Helmholtz Munich is actively committed to diversity and inclusion in practice and is sustainably committed to equality.
The Diversity Charter has set itself the goal of promoting diversity in the world of work. By signing the charter, we commit ourselves to create an appreciative working environment for all employees.
Interested in applying?
Please check our website https://www.helmholtzresearchschool-diabetes.org/summer-internship-program for more information on required documents, eligibility or FAQ. If you have further questions, simply email our HRD research school office.
