Opportunities in Germany

The International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design is accepting applications for doctoral research projects in Potsdam and collaborating Berlin/Potsdam institutions. The interdisciplinary program focuses on sustainable, nature-inspired functional materials across physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and materials science.

Complete opportunity details

Applicants first choose a specific project from the IMPRS-FMD project list and submit a project-specific application. The doctoral period is four years and every doctoral student is employed with a four-year work contract. The program also provides a welcome service to help incoming doctoral researchers with housing and other practical matters.

Eligibility requirements

Requirements vary by project. The general application asks for a motivation letter, CV, list of university degrees/courses/projects, a summary of the MSc thesis or equivalent work, a copy of the MSc degree certificate, and contact information for at least one MSc supervisor. Applicants should check the required background on their selected project page.

Benefits, funding & application

Funding: Paid doctoral employment

Required documents

Project-specific motivation letter
CV
List of degrees, courses, workshops, tutorials and projects
MSc thesis or equivalent work summary
MSc degree certificate
Contact information for at least one MSc supervisor

About International Max Planck Research School for Functional Material Design (IMPRS-FMD)

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