How to apply

Only requests sent by email will be considered. Messages or comments on LinkedIn will not be considered, even if the opportunity was advertised there. Phone calls will not be considered.

This applies to enquiries made directly to the unit. Applications to structured doctoral programmes, funding schemes or centrally organised placements must follow the programme’s own process.

All opportunities require attendance in person at the agreed host location. Remote arrangements are not available.

Email Prof. Manuel Spitschan using the addresses below. The information to include depends on the type of enquiry.

Student projects and research internships

To enquire about a BSc/MSc project or research internship, include:

• The project title or link, and a short explanation of your interest.
• A CV and relevant skills or examples of work, such as an analysis or code repository if available.
• Your degree programme and home institution, including any thesis or placement requirements.
• Your preferred format, dates, duration and location.
• Any external funding or mobility programme you plan to use.

Please read the general expectations and student funding information. Confirm degree-credit requirements with your home institution. For CaCTüS 2027, apply through the programme portal; the programme asks applicants not to send applications to supervisors by email. For TUM PREP, follow its own application procedure.

PhD opportunities

PhD positions are usually advertised under Jobs. Follow the instructions in the vacancy notice. The PhD opportunities page also lists structured programmes and their 2026 deadlines. Apply through the relevant programme’s process and observe its rules on contacting potential supervisors. Programme admission does not guarantee a funded position with Prof. Manuel Spitschan.

Fellowships and research visits

For a short research visit or a fellowship, including enquiries about external funding, include:

• A short research outline and how it relates to the unit’s work.
• Your CV, current institution and career stage, with relevant publications or other work where applicable.
• The funding programme and official call link, its deadline and whether funding is planned or already awarded.
• Your preferred host location, start date and duration, and any facilities or other support the project would need.

Contact us before submitting an application that names us as a host, allowing time to discuss the proposal and any institutional requirements. Hosting depends on scientific fit, supervision and resources; an enquiry does not constitute a commitment to host or fund the work.

Wildcard collaborations

For other forms of collaboration, such as an artist, writer or architect in residence, send a short proposal with a clear goal and work plan. Explain its connection to the unit’s research, your relevant experience or examples of work, the planned activities and outcome, and an indicative timetable. Mention any funding you have or intend to seek.

Job applications

See the jobs page for current vacancies. For an advertised position, follow the email application instructions and deadline in the vacancy notice.

Where to write

Contact Prof. Manuel Spitschan:

• Munich / TUM: manuel.spitschan@tum.de
• Tübingen / MPI: manuel.spitschan@tuebingen.mpg.de

Use the address for your intended host location, or either address if unsure. TUM students should use the TUM address. The lab’s contact page has further details.