Overview
MPA is accepting applications for three-year postdoctoral fellowships that support independent research across astrophysics and cosmology.
Complete research opportunity details
Fellows join the Garching research environment and can work across stellar astrophysics, supernovae, gravitational waves, galaxy formation, cosmology and computational astrophysics. The institute states that fellows have access to high-performance computing, close links with neighboring research organizations, generous travel support and an active postdoctoral network.
Eligibility requirements
The call targets outstanding early-career scientists seeking to pursue an independent astrophysics research program. Applicants should use the official MPA fellowship application portal for the current 2026 application round.
Tips for this postdoctoral opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Official MPA jobs page verified 2026-09-06. It states applications opened September 1 and close November 15, 2026 for the three-year postdoctoral fellowship round.
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