Fully Funded PhD Positions available at the International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life

The International Max Planck Research School for Molecules of Life (IMPRS-ML) in Munich currently has an open call for fully funded PhD student positions in the areas of biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics, cell biology, systems biology, and computational biology.

OUR COMMUNITY

IMPRS-ML brings together two renowned Max Planck Institutes, the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) and the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence (MPI-BI), as well as two leading partner universities, the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) and the Technische Universität München (TUM), to deliver first-class training for the world’s most promising young scientists. Our graduate school comprises more than 250 PhD students from 40+ countries as well as +35 distinguished and internationally recognised faculty members.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A structured PhD program created by Munich-based Max Planck Institutes and Universities with English as the main language
• Individual supervision and mentoring by world-leading scientists
• Paid PhD positions and full funding for international and German students, with no tuition fees and additional funding for scientific training
• An individual career development program, a wide range of methodology courses and soft skills workshops
• Administrative support and guidance for national and international students
• Excellent career opportunities in a thriving international research community

CURRICULUM AND TRAINING

IMPRS-ML offers high-level scientific training in a dynamic and international research environment with state-of-the-art facilities to doctoral researchers aiming for successful careers in science. Our comprehensive curriculum allows our students to tailor their learning to their interests, requiring them to earn 25-30 ECTS through various activities. This flexible approach enhances their learning opportunities.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Applicants should hold an MSc (or equivalent degree) with a strong background in biological sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, biotechnology or a related discipline.
• Outstanding applicants with a 4-years BSc hons (or equivalent degree) may be eligible to apply depending on the degree awarding country.

APPLICATION TIMELINE

• Online application opens: 25 August 2026 (09:00 CEST)
• Application deadline: 07 October 2026 (17:00 CEST)

For more details and information on how to apply, please visit https://imprs-ml.mpg.de/

IMPORTANT LINKS

Research groups https://imprs-ml.mpg.de/Research-Groups

FAQs https://imprs-ml.mpg.de/FAQs

Study in Germany https://imprs-ml.mpg.de/Studying-in-Germany