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Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics
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IMPRS - International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Grants for all PhD students are provided; participation at international conferences and workshops is partly financed. No tuition fees are charged.
Country
Germany
University
Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics
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About this position
The International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics is a doctoral programme based at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Garching near Munich, run in cooperation with Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, the Max Planck Institute for Astrophysics, the European Southern Observatory, and the University Observatory Munich.
The school offers a structured PhD environment in Physics, Astrophysics, and Astrochemistry, bringing together one of the world’s largest centres of astrophysical research. Students can work across a wide range of topics, from planets and stars to galaxies and cosmology, as well as on the development of scientific instruments and detectors.
The programme emphasises access to outstanding research facilities, training opportunities, and a stimulating international scientific environment. It is designed for students from all countries, with teaching and communication in English and additional support for German language learning. PhD researchers also benefit from a strong research network, international conferences and workshops, career seminars, recruitment days, transferable skills courses, and career coaching.
The wider IMPRS community provides guidance on accommodation and support for international doctoral candidates throughout the transition into and out of the programme.
Funding details
Grants for all PhD students are provided; participation at international conferences and workshops is partly financed. No tuition fees are charged.
What's required
Applicants from all countries are welcome. The programme is designed for highly qualified and motivated young scientists aiming for a graduate degree in Physics and Astronomy. Teaching and communication are in English, and the school offers the possibility and funds for students to attend German classes.
How to apply
Register online via the programme website. Submit the application by 1 November 2026. Follow the instructions on the IMPRS application page for the doctoral programme.
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