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International Max Planck Research School of Marine Microbiology (IMPRS MarMic) MSc/PhD Programme Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Germany
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Physiology
Funding
Accepted doctoral students get a salary. No tuition fees.
Deadline
Feb 28, 2027
Country
Germany
University
Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology
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About this position
IMPRS MarMic is an interdisciplinary marine microbiology MSc/PhD programme based at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology in Bremen, in cooperation with the University of Bremen, Constructor University Bremen, and the Alfred Wegener Institute, Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research.
The programme trains students to investigate marine prokaryotic and eukaryotic microbiology through a broad research and teaching environment spanning physiology, ecology, evolution, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and related areas. Students are prepared to work across different scales of marine science, from biogeochemistry and genomic analysis to single-cell interactions and the behaviour of microbes in mixed communities.
The advert highlights MarMic as a structured research and supervision environment with research training and discussion, as well as career-development support such as soft-skills training and career workshops. It is designed to educate a new generation of marine scientists and to build a strong foundation for research careers in academia, institutes, and industry.
The programme is taught fully in English and is located in Bremen.
Funding details
Accepted doctoral students get a salary. No tuition fees.
What's required
Applicants are expected to apply for the PhD/doctoral programme and the course is taught 100% in English. The advert does not specify additional degree classification, language-test, or other academic prerequisites in the provided text.
How to apply
Register via the programme application page and submit the application within the stated window. The application period for the winter semester is 7 December to 28 February, with registration by 28 February 2027. Use the programme website for further details on the application process.
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