International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
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Fully Funded Master’s in Chemistry with Direct PhD Pathway at Max Planck School Matter to Life Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany
Degree Level
Master's, PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
The programme is fully funded with no tuition fees. Students receive financial support during the two-year master's phase, including a stipend and living-cost support, followed by a working contract during the three-year PhD phase. Conference and research support may also be available.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Germany
University
International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
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About this position
Max Planck School Matter to Life in Germany is offering a fully funded, integrated five-year MSc/PhD programme for students interested in chemistry and interdisciplinary molecular sciences.
The two-year Master’s phase takes place at Heidelberg University or the University of Göttingen and covers chemistry, molecular systems, synthetic chemistry, biophysics, biomaterials, synthetic biology, complex systems, and the chemistry of living systems. Students then progress to a three-year PhD research phase in a Matter to Life Faculty laboratory.
Applicants should have an above-average bachelor’s degree in chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology, molecular systems engineering, bioengineering, or a related natural science or engineering discipline. Strong preparation in natural sciences and mathematics, together with English-language proficiency, is required.
The programme provides full funding and no tuition fees. Financial support during the Master’s phase includes a stipend and living-cost support; the PhD phase is supported through a working contract. Conference and research support may also be available.
The application deadline is 1 December 2026, and the programme starts in September 2027. Apply via the application portal and consult the programme and application information pages for full details.
Funding details
The programme is fully funded with no tuition fees. Students receive financial support during the two-year master's phase, including a stipend and living-cost support, followed by a working contract during the three-year PhD phase. Conference and research support may also be available.
What's required
Applicants should hold a bachelor's degree in chemistry, physics, molecular biology, biochemistry, materials science, biotechnology, molecular systems engineering, bioengineering, or a related natural science or engineering field. Applicants need an above-average degree, strong preparation in natural sciences and mathematics, and English-language proficiency.
How to apply
Apply through the Matter to Life application portal at http://mps.cloud.opencampus.net. Review the programme details and application information pages before submitting by 1 December 2026.
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