1. Fully Funded Max Planck Scholarship in Germany for Master’s and PhD Students 2027
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldOthers
- Job locationGermany
- Deadline2026-12-01
Opportunity description
The Max Planck School Matter to Life (MPS MtL) in Germany is now accepting applications for its international Integrated MSc/PhD Program 2027, which allows students to progress from the Master’s stage to a PhD within a five-year integrated academic and research pathway.
The program focuses on the interdisciplinary field of Matter to Life, combining physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering to understand the fundamental physical and chemical principles underlying biological systems, cells, and processes.
The program welcomes students from around the world, and all courses are taught in English. Approximately 20 students are selected each year to join the program.
Benefits
No tuition fees.
Financial support for students during the Master’s phase in the form of a stipend.
A funded employment contract during the PhD phase.
Financial support to help cover living expenses throughout the program.
Funding across the program pathway, which can extend for up to five years.
Study and research opportunities at leading German universities and research institutions.
Access to advanced laboratories and research facilities.
The opportunity to work and learn within an international network of scientists and researchers.
The program is taught entirely in English.
Support for admitted students during their relocation to Germany and preparation for their studies.
Each new student is paired with a buddy from a previous cohort to provide support during the relocation and settling-in process.
Eligibility criteria
Students who already hold, or will obtain before the start of the program, a relevant university degree may apply. Eligible fields include:
Chemistry.
Physics.
Molecular Biology.
Biochemistry.
Biophysics.
Biotechnology.
Materials Science.
Bioengineering.
Molecular Systems Engineering.
Related fields in natural sciences and engineering.
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