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Max Planck Schools PhD Programme
Max Planck Society and German universities
Fully funded
The Max Planck Schools are graduate programmes run by Max Planck Institutes and German universities in four fields. Students get full funding for up to five years with no tuition. Bachelor's graduates can enter a fast track that leads to the PhD.
Deadline
December 1, 2026
Funding
Full funding for up to 5 years, scholarship in the first phase and then a salaried contract, no tuition
Where
Germany
Who it's for
Bachelor's and master's graduates
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Master's graduates and strong bachelor's graduates from any country can apply. Applications for a fall 2027 start run from 1 September to 1 December 2026.
Field of study
Biomedical AI / Cognition / Matter to Life / Photonics
Length
Up to 5 years
Details like deadlines and eligibility can change from year to year, so check the official program page before you apply.
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