Online Application Tool

The IMPRS-MCB application portal for fall 2018 is now closed. We are no longer accepting applications.

The next application round will open in November 2018.

Important dates

IMPRS-MCB Application Opens: 21 November 2017
Applications must be submitted no later than 05 February 2018
Submission of reference letters is Friday, 09 February 2018 (17:00 Central European Time).
Round One Skype interviews will occur the week of 19 February.
Final candidates invited to Freiburg for interviews from 9-11 April 2018.
Accepted candidates will start their thesis research in September 2018.

Please note that IMPRS-MCB will reimburse travel expenses and cover accommodation for all candidates participating in the interviews in Freiburg.

IMPRS Office

Dr. Kyle Austin

Scientific Coordinator, Graduate Training and Communication

Phone:+49 761 5108-447Fax:+49 761 5108-720

imprs{at}ie-freiburg.mpg.de

Lisa Breitner

IMPRS-MCB Administrative Assistant

Phone:+49 761 5108-449Fax:+49 761 5108-720

imprs_office{at}ie-freiburg.mpg.de

How to apply

How to Apply

Please note that you need to have both a BSc and MSc or equivalent (usually 5 years of university studies) to be eligible to join our program. There is no application fee.

Requirements

We welcome applications of outstanding and highly motivated students with a passion for science.

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Application procedure

Applications can be submitted via our online application tool only which is open during selection times.

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Admission process

Admission to IMPRS-MCB is highly competitive and carried out through a centralized selection procedure, divided into two steps: Evaluation of application and Interview Days in Freiburg.

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