Application Timeline
+++ Application database is closed +++ Next recruitment round starts in November +++
November 2024 - Application database opens
you can submit your application online until January 31, 2024. Please read our “application and admission” and "items to provide" section for more information.
January 31, 2025 - Application deadline
Absolutely no applications will be accepted after the deadline. Please make sure your recommendation letters have been submitted before the deadline.
March 2025- Notification of applicants and virtual recruitment day
After carefull evaluation of all applications, shortlisted candidates will be invited to give a talk at the virtual recruitment day in March 2025. After this day, selected applicants will be invited to come to Bad Nauheim and attend the on-site recruitment event in May 2025
May 2025 - on-site Recruitment Event
After the virtual recruitment day in March, selected applicants will be invited to come to Bad Nauheim where they can talk to faculty members, visit the labs and get to know current IMPRS students.
October 2025 - Start of program
Accepted PhD candidates can start their work any time during the year, depending on the agreement with the prospective research group, latest in October.