Max Planck POSTECH/Korea Research Initiative (MPK) invites research institutes in Germany to participate as host institutes in the 2027 Korea-Germany Junior Research Fellowship Program.  

The fellowship program successfully sponsored 34 students across 28 institutes in 2026, including Max Planck Institutes, Fraunhofer Institutes, Helmholtz Centres, Forschungszentrum Jülich, and others.  

We would greatly appreciate your assistance in sharing this announcement with research institutes and groups that may be interested in hosting Korean undergraduate students.

Please find a brief overview below and further details in the attached announcement.

□ Program Overview

   ◦ (Title) 2027 Korea-Germany Junior Research Fellowship Program
   ◦ (Details) This program provides Korean undergraduate students majoring in science and engineering with opportunities to participate in research projects and attend seminars, lectures, workshops, and other activities at the institute.
   ◦ (Recommended Fellowship period) September 1, 2027 – February 29, 2028

□ Application Information

   ◦ (Application Period)  October 23 – December 18, 2026  
   ◦ (How to apply) Via Google Forms (https://forms.gle/PShoB9aASiChcEEQ7)
   ◦ (Required document)
      - Curriculum Vitae of the group leader or the person responsible for the students, holding a Ph.D. degree
   ◦ (Inquiries)
      - Email: mpk-intern@mpk.or.kr
      - Webpage: http://mpk.or.kr/en/sub/sub04_01.php