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Max Planck Schools PhD Programmes 2027 (Fully Funded up to 5 Years, Germany) · Max Planck Schools (Max Planck Society & partner universities) | Scholify

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Max Planck Schools PhD Programmes 2027 (Fully Funded up to 5 Years, Germany)

Max Planck Schools (Max Planck Society & partner universities)

About the opportunity

About the programme

The Max Planck Schools (Cognition; Matter to Life; Photonics) are joint graduate programmes of the Max Planck Society and leading German universities. They admit Bachelor's and Master's graduates from around the world into direct-track PhD programmes with full funding and no tuition fees.

What it covers

Full funding for up to five years
No tuition fees
Phase two on a German public-sector doctoral contract (TVöD/TV-L E13)

Schools

Max Planck School of Cognition (neuroscience, psychology, cognition)

Max Planck School Matter to Life (life sciences, physics, chemistry)

Max Planck School of Photonics (optics and photonics)

How to apply

Applications are accepted only through the online portal from 1 September to 1 December of the year before the start
Deadline for autumn 2027 start: 1 December 2026
Portal: https://mps.cloud.opencampus.net/user/register
Details: https://www.maxplanckschools.org/en/application.

Eligibility

Bachelor's or Master's graduates (direct-track PhD) in a field matching one of the three Schools
Candidates from around the world; English-taught
Strong academic record and research motivation

At a glance

Deadline: 1 Dec 2026 · 22 days left
Funding: Fully funded PhD for up to 5 years, no tuition fees
Destination: Germany

Applications are handled by Max Planck Schools (Max Planck Society & partner universities) on their own site.

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