The
International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics at the Ludwig
Maximilians University Munich is proud to announce up to 25 PhD positions in
various fields of astrophysics. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to
apply for these positions.
International Max Planck Research School on Astrophysics at the Ludwig
Maximilians University Munich is proud to announce up to 25 PhD positions in
various fields of astrophysics. Applicants of all nationalities are eligible to
apply for these positions.
Welcome
to the application platform of the International Max Planck Research School on
Astrophysics at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (IMPRS)! If you would
like to boost your career and to do your PhD in one of the largest centers for
Astronomy and Astrophysics in Europe, then you are right to apply for a PhD
position here.
to the application platform of the International Max Planck Research School on
Astrophysics at the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich (IMPRS)! If you would
like to boost your career and to do your PhD in one of the largest centers for
Astronomy and Astrophysics in Europe, then you are right to apply for a PhD
position here.
Candidates
whose native language is not English or German are required to provide a
certificate documenting proficiency in English, for
example TOEFL (recommended IbT of at least 94 points)
or IELTS (recommended score of at least 7 points) or equivalent.
whose native language is not English or German are required to provide a
certificate documenting proficiency in English, for
example TOEFL (recommended IbT of at least 94 points)
or IELTS (recommended score of at least 7 points) or equivalent.
Scholarship Description
- Applications
Deadline: November 15, 2018 - Course
Level: Positions are available to study
PhD. - Study
Subject: Positions are awarded in various
fields of astrophysics.
Below
you will find information about available PhD projects. Please select your
topic of interest:
you will find information about available PhD projects. Please select your
topic of interest:
- Infrared-Astronomy
(MPE) - High
Energy Astrophysics (MPE) - Optical
and Interpretative Astronomy (MPE) - Center
for Astrochemical Studies (MPE) - Extragalactic
Astronomy (USM) - Computational
Astrophysics (USM) - Stellar
Astrophysics – Expanding Atmospheres of Hot Stars (USM) - Computational
Star and Planet Formation Group (USM) - Plasma-Astrophysics
(USM) - Young
Stars & Star Formation Group (USM) - Cosmology
and Structure Formation (USM) - Extragalactic
Astrophysics and Cosmology (MPA) - High
Energy Astrophysics (MPA) - Information
Field Theory (MPA) - Supernovae
(MPA) - Stellar
Astrophysics (MPA) - From
planets and star formation to stellar structure (ESO) - From
ISM, stellar populations, and clusters to galaxies and cosmology (ESO)
- Scholarship Award:
Successful applicants with an MSc degree will receive a work contract of
about EUR 1.575 per month, (depending on family status) for a maximum
period of three years if required. - Nationality:
Applicants of all nationalities
are eligible to apply for this position. - Number
of Scholarships: Up to 25
positions are available. - Scholarship can
be taken in Germany
Eligibility for the Scholarship
Eligible
Countries: Applicants of all nationalities are
eligible to apply for this position.
Countries: Applicants of all nationalities are
eligible to apply for this position.
Entrance
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following
criteria:
Requirements: Applicants must meet the following
criteria:
Students
from all countries in the world are welcome to apply for the IMPRS program.
They are selected based on their excellence as proven by their university
record and by letters of recommendation. A selection committee composed of
members from all participating institutes will review the applications and
advise the potential supervisors about the candidates and their qualifications.
However, the final decision about the acceptance of a student rests soley with
his/her potential supervisor. Generally, students are admitted for the Graduate
School once a year. The program starts each September 1st; application deadline
is November 15th of the year before. The application platform is available from
the beginning of August till November 15th.
from all countries in the world are welcome to apply for the IMPRS program.
They are selected based on their excellence as proven by their university
record and by letters of recommendation. A selection committee composed of
members from all participating institutes will review the applications and
advise the potential supervisors about the candidates and their qualifications.
However, the final decision about the acceptance of a student rests soley with
his/her potential supervisor. Generally, students are admitted for the Graduate
School once a year. The program starts each September 1st; application deadline
is November 15th of the year before. The application platform is available from
the beginning of August till November 15th.
Applicants
must have a Master in Physics or Astrophysics.
must have a Master in Physics or Astrophysics.
Applicants
holding a Bachelor degree have to apply to the Master of
Astrophysics (or Master of Physics) Program at the LMU before they can be
admitted to the IMPRS PhD program to obtain a Ph.D. (Dr. rer.nat.) from the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University (applications are encouraged even if the degree
will not be obtained before November 15, 2018).
holding a Bachelor degree have to apply to the Master of
Astrophysics (or Master of Physics) Program at the LMU before they can be
admitted to the IMPRS PhD program to obtain a Ph.D. (Dr. rer.nat.) from the
Ludwig-Maximilians-University (applications are encouraged even if the degree
will not be obtained before November 15, 2018).
English
Language Requirements: Candidates whose
native language is not English or German are required to provide a certificate
documenting proficiency in English, for example TOEFL (recommended
IbT of at least 94 points) or IELTS (recommended score of at least 7
points) or equivalent. If you are unsure on that or if you have difficulties in
getting the certificates in time, please contact us.
Language Requirements: Candidates whose
native language is not English or German are required to provide a certificate
documenting proficiency in English, for example TOEFL (recommended
IbT of at least 94 points) or IELTS (recommended score of at least 7
points) or equivalent. If you are unsure on that or if you have difficulties in
getting the certificates in time, please contact us.
Application Procedure
How
to Apply: Applications for the new program
starting in September 2019 can be submitted until November 15th, 2018. Applications
will nonetheless be accepted until all positions are filled. A complete
application must include the following documents:
to Apply: Applications for the new program
starting in September 2019 can be submitted until November 15th, 2018. Applications
will nonetheless be accepted until all positions are filled. A complete
application must include the following documents:
- A
fully filled-in online application form, including a list of all courses
and credits/grades - Curriculum
vitae as PDF file in the upload area of the application form - Three
letters of recommendation uploaded by your referees, for more information
follow the instructions in the online application form. The recommendation
letter deadline is November 21th, 2018. - Copies
of all academic certificates/transcripts including High School Diploma,
M.Sc., B.Sc., etc. as one PDF file in the uploaded area of the application
form (originals must be presented, if you are invited for an interview) - Copy
of your M.Sc. thesis (with English abstract if the thesis is not written
in English) or preliminary master thesis abstract as PDF file in the
upload area - Proof
of English Language ability when applicable (e.g. transcript
of TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent; our TOEFL
Institution and Department Code is 8223). In case of the upload of your
TOEFL official score report, please upload a scanned PDF file instead of
the protected file provided from ETS to you.
