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Attention: Registration opens on January 16 (link below).
DEADLINE for sending in applications is March 15, 2012
 Online Registration
Beginning in 1999 the Max Planck Society initiated the implementation of so called International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) as a new way to cooperate with partner universities in Germany. The intention of this ambitious plan is twofold. On the one hand, the Max Planck Society tries to intensify the collaboration with university affiliated research groups and faculty at home. On the other hand, due to the great demand of junior scientists, one was trying to attract qualified students from Germany and abroad to help train a new generation of scientists. It seemed reasonable to combine scientific leadership and technical expertise on a local scale by jointly offering this new way to train promising scientists from around the world. The Ph.D. program provides a true interdisciplinary approach for highly motivated students to receive a Ph.D. degree and to participate in cutting edge research. Major changes and adjustments were necessary to put this idea into reality. First, because of the international character, teaching and practical training had to be offered in English to make the program attractive for foreign students. Second, the training should target a very specific area of research for which the existing faculty is internationally known. Third, the research schools are intended to represent centres of excellence.
The IMPRS at the Max Planck Institute of Plant Breeding Research together with the University of Cologne represent such a centre of excellence in the area of molecular plant science, and was formed in 2001. Currently, this IMPRS has about 40 Ph.D. students, where half come from countries outside of Germany.
Admission is entirely linked to scientific merit and achievement.
There are about 80 Ph.D. students from about 25 different countries worldwide that currently study and research at the MPIZ. They have chosen this place and the graduate program for their Ph.D education because it offers:
- a vibrant and lifely scientific environment with state-of-the-art facilities and resources
- top scientists that do research at the cutting edge of plant science as part of an international framework
- a competitive salary and competent help with practically every issue you may encounter during your Ph.D. education
- an active student community and a variety of social events
- and all that in an attractive city in the heart of Europe
We are looking forward to receiving your application!
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