How to apply to TUM-DI-LAB (for students)

  • Organization: Munich Data Science Institute (MDSI)
  • Name: TUM Data Innovation Lab
  • Module ID: MA8113 or IN2328
  • Credits: 10 ECTS
  • Duration: One semester (during the lecture period)
  • Language: German/English
  • Application period for winter semesters: From Juli 1 until third Sunday of July.
  • Application period for summer semesters: From January 1 until third Sunday of January.

Who may take part of TUM-DI-LAB

Students are invited to apply to one or more of the proposed projects. According to staff capacity, projects, student applications and qualifications, groups (preferably from different backgrounds: Mathematics, Computer Science, Biology, Engineering, Medicine, etc.) will be formed to work on assigned projects. You can also apply in group for a specific project.

Application instructions

Send a SINGLE PDF file (maximum 2 MB) with the following documents to di-lab[at]ma.tum.de

  1. Brief Curriculum Vitae mentioning nationality, gender, phone number and your programming skills.
  2. Transcripts of your Master studies. If you are in 1st semester of your Master, then add the transcripts of your Bachelor.
  3. One paragraph per project, at most half a page, about how you can contribute to the chosen project(s).
  4. If you apply to several projects, rank them in order of relevance to you.
  5. If you apply in group, every student send an application separately and mention the names of the other group members in the application.

Important notice:

  • By sending us your application you agree that we forward your application to the mentors of the companies, TUM Chairs or research institutions that provide the projects you are applying to.
  • If you took part in any of our projects in the past, then you can not participate in TUM-DI-LAB again.
  • If you are not selected to any project we encourage you to apply again in future semesters!