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Country of study
Germany
Degree already heldRequired
Master’s
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
Sciences
Languages
  • English: level not specifiedRequired
Other conditions
  • You can apply for a maximum of two projects.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: You can apply for a maximum of two projects.
  • Applications without a clear connection between the motivation letter and the described project will not be further considered.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: Applications without a clear connection between the motivation letter and the described project will not be further considered.

The real funding

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Length of the funding
36 months

Dates

Applications close
10 January 2027
Results announced
30 April 2027
Studies start
1 September 2027

Application steps

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  1. Step 1: Check that you meet the eligibility requirements: a Master of Science degree, Diploma, or equivalent in a relevant subject, and fluency in written and spoken English.
    With whom
    You
  2. Step 2: Choose a project and supervisor from the Open Projects list. You may contact the principal investigator for more information.
    With whom
    You
  3. Step 3: Submit your application by email to imprs-application@evolbio.mpg.de, including a motivation letter, CV, degree certificates and transcripts, and contact details for two references, combined in a single PDF.
    With whom
    You
    By when
    10 January 2027 — 10 January 2027
    Documents to provide
    • Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
    • CV
    • Bachelor and/or master degree certificate and transcript of records
    • Contact information for two references

Where to apply

Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology (opens in a new tab)

Official title (in English): International Max Planck Research School for Evolutionary Biology (IMPRS EvolBio)

Edition Intake 2027 · Verified on 1 November 2026

Apply on the official website (opens in a new tab)

Official website of Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Biology: evolbio.mpg.de