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Individual Doctoral Projects at Max Planck Institutes

Funded by

Max Planck Society

In brief

PhD students can complete a doctorate within the scope of research work conducted at a Max Planck institute.
The doctoral degree is awarded by a university in Germany or abroad.

Who can apply?

PhD students with

an outstanding university degree equivalent to a German Master’s degree
an academic qualification in an appropriate subject for the advertised PhD research or for a relevant PhD research proposal for the respective research project
previous research experience
a good knowledge of the English language

Type and extent of funding

Work contract with a salary based on the collective agreement for public sector employees, currently approx. 2,700 euros per month gross. Depending on personal profile and research area, higher remuneration is possible. In addition, there is a special annual bonus. An (international) research stay may be subsidised.

Duration

3 years with possible extension of up to 1 year.

Application

Applications can be submitted to the respective institute at any time. Vacancies are advertised on the websites of the individual institutes or the Max Planck job exchange (see link below). Job offers and advertisements are also published on Facebook and Twitter.

www.mpg.de > Max Planck Institutes and Experts

Jobs at the Max Planck Society

The Max Planck Society focuses on basic research in the natural sciences, life sciences, humanities and social sciences. Details of research grants and job vacancies can be found in the central Max Planck Society database or on the websites of the 84 Max Planck Institutes and research facilities.

www.mpg.de > Job offers