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Who can apply

Three different things not to mix up: the country where you study, your nationality and the country where you live when you apply.

Country of study
Germany · Halle (Saale)
Accepted nationalities
All nationalities
Degree already heldRequired
Master’s
Target level
Doctorate
Fields of study
All fields
Other conditions
  • For a PhD position you must hold a Master's degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or a related field, including a final thesis project, completed before you start.RequiredOrganisation’s wording: For a PhD position we require a Master's degree in physics, materials science, chemistry or a related field, including a final thesis project, finished before you start.

The real funding

What the opportunity pays, what is left for you to pay and the money to plan before leaving.

Paid
Insurance
No fees
Tuition
Length of the funding
36 months

Dates

Applications close
15 November 2026
Studies start
Positions start from spring 2027, most in summer or autumn.

Application steps

In the order set by the programme. Open a step to see the details.

  1. Step 1: Check the research topics open for applications and follow the application details given for the project you choose.
    With whom
    Applicant
    By when
    15 November 2026 — 15 November 2026
  2. Step 2: Submit your application with the required documents for the chosen PhD project before the deadline.
    With whom
    Applicant
    By when
    15 November 2026 — 15 November 2026
    Documents to provide
    • Documents listed on the project page

Where to apply

International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS) (opens in a new tab) · IMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS) · Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

Official title (in English): IMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

Edition Call 2026 · Verified on 1 November 2026

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

Official website of International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems (IMPRS-STNS): imprs-stns.mpg.de

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