Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
Master’s Opportunities in Biophysics in Germany
Master Position in biophysics in germany
1 position foundnewest posted
The open master's position in biophysics in Germany listed here is at International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life.
International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life
Germany
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4 days ago
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 p...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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University of Cologne
Germany
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1 month ago
Up to 12 fully funded PhD positions are available at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany, hosted by the University of Cologne in collaboration with the University Hospital and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research. The programme offers a structured PhD training environment in ageing research, with interdisciplinary supervision, thesis advisory committees, career mentoring, methodology and soft-skills courses, and annual conference...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
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1 month ago
Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA)
Germany
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2 months ago
12 fully funded PhD positions are available at the Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Cologne, Germany. This is an application call for up to 12 doctoral places in a major international ageing research environment linking the University of Cologne, the University Hospital Cologne, the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, and the Max Planck Institute for Metabolism Research. The programme is situated within one of Europe’s leading ageing research clusters and brings togeth...
Cell Biology
Physiology
Biochemistry
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2 months ago
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Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie
Germany
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Posted Yesterday
Just Landed
The Leibniz-Forschungsinstitut für Molekulare Pharmakologie (FMP) in Berlin is advertising two Ph.D. students in Biophysics/Structural Biology in the Research Unit Molecular Biophysics, headed by Prof. Adam Lange. The project focuses on the structure, dynamics, and function of membrane proteins such as potassium channels and rhomboid proteases, as well as supramolecular assemblies. The research uses an integrated structural biology approach with a strong emphasis on solid-state NMR and cryo-EM. ...
Chemistry
Biophysics
Biology
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Living costs in Germany
Estimated costs in Germany.
MonthlyYearly | Germany |
|---|---|
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | €5.0k $5,400/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | €662 $720/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Institute of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry and Center of Biomolecular Magnetic Resonance Goethe
Germany
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Biochemistry
Electron Paramagnetic Resonance
Molecular Physics
Solid-state Nmr
Professor
Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Germany
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Soft Matter Physics
Protein Chemistry
Molecular Modeling
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Freie Universität Berlin Arnimallee 22 14195 Berlin German
Germany
Research Interests
Polymer Physics
Biochemistry
Protein Chemistry
Rheology
Molecular Magnetism
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Germany
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Research Interests
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Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Germany
Research Interests
Condensed Matter Physics
Polymer Physics
Soft Matter Physics
Biophysics
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