Application

Application

IMPRS-TP welcomes applications from doctoral candidates coming from any country who hold a

  • Master’s degree or equivalent (only in exceptional cases a 4-years Bachelor's degree will be sufficient) in a relevant field or a
  • Medical Degree

Applications from trainee medical doctors with laboratory experience are particularly encouraged.

The application window for the IMPRS-TP traditional PhD program that starts in 2024 will be open in August. Please note the following timeline:

  • All applications have to be submitted in English through our Online Application Tool, which will be online from August 15th, 2023
  • Application deadline: October 31st, 2023 (24:00 Central European Time)
  • Deadline for references: November 3rd, 2023 (24:00 CET)
  • Candidates will be notified in early January 2024
  • Interview-days: February 2024
  • Completed selection process: End of March 2024
  • Start date: September to October 2024

Travel expenses and accommodation for the interview will be covered by IMPRS-TP, where applicable.

Please note that you need to have a Master’s or medical degree or equivalent (only in exceptional cases a 4-years Bachelor degree will be sufficient) in a relevant field prior to starting the PhD program.

Applicants have to submit:

  • Academic record (high school, Bachelor and Master’s transcripts)
  • 2 letters of recommendation
  • 2 brief essays – one describing the student’s prior research experience, the other describing the reasons for their interest in the IMPRS-TP program and research goals
  • An indication of their specific research interests
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