OpenFieldTUM Practical Research Experience Program (PREP)
Prestigious 10-week summer research internship (July–August) pairing international students with TUM research chairs to conduct individual laboratory investigations across robotics, materials, and physics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled undergraduate (junior/senior) or Master's student at an accredited North American or European partner university with GPA 3.0+ / 4.0.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English proficiency for scientific laboratory communication.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Resume / CV and 1-page letter of motivation highlighting interest in specific TUM research projects.
- Recommendation letters
- One academic letter of recommendation from a home university faculty member.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: €1,000 living stipend allowance, free TUM summer school tuition, organized housing assistance, and social excursions
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Zero tuition; fully subsidized summer research program.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 20, 2026 (Strict annual deadline for Summer 2027 research program)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Technical University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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