Overview

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) offers a unique opportunity for talented, highly motivated students to pursue a PhD in one of the world’s leading research institutions. The IMPRS, affiliated with the prestigious Max Planck Institutes in Germany, provides an exceptional platform for students to undertake groundbreaking research in various scientific disciplines. With an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches, innovative thinking, and international collaboration, the IMPRS is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders in science and research.

Who Can Apply?

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field. This includes degrees in natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other related disciplines.
• As English is the working language of the program, applicants should demonstrate a high level of spoken and written English proficiency. We recommend including TOEFL or IELTS results with your application if available.
• Candidates previously affiliated with an IMPRS group for more than 3 months are considered “internal candidates”. In general, internal candidates are eligible for admission. They may join a research group for PhD thesis work if the previous affiliation with this group did not exceed 12 months.

Application Procedure

• Acquaint yourself with our research and featured open positions
• Make sure that you qualify and are passionate about doing research with us
• Ask 2 referees to support your application
• Complete the application form
• Submit once your referees have contributed their recommendation
• Applications are accepted at any time

What Financial Support is Available?

• Financial support is granted via an employment contract according to 65% TvoD E13 (German tariff for employees in civil service).
• Health insurance, pension contribution, and other social benefits are included in the contract. The net take-home pay for PhD students (after taxes and deductions) is a minimum of 1,700 Euro per month.

Other Details

• Evaluation Process
  • Completed eligible applications will proceed to evaluation. The first evaluation takes into account the applicants’ national education system, and is carried out by internal experts of the respective educational system.
  • Additionally, we may conduct phone or Skype interviews during the evaluation process. Qualified applications are recommended to faculty members for further assessment. They jointly short-list the candidates to be invited for the interview week in Dresden.