Max Planck School Matter to Life MSc/PhD Program 2027

Contexte

The Max Planck School Matter to Life (MPS MtL) is accepting applications for its 2027 Integrated MSc/PhD Graduate Program in Germany. The fully funded programme provides an international five-year pathway combining a two-year Master’s phase with a three-year PhD phase. The interdisciplinary programme brings together research and education in biophysics, complex systems, synthetic chemistry, synthetic biology, biomaterials and related fields. It is designed for students interested in understanding life from quantitative and interdisciplinary perspectives while developing advanced research skills. Applications for the 2027 programme are open from 1 September to 1 December 2026.

Missions et responsabilités

• Fully Funded Five-Year MSc/PhD Programme: funding covering tuition and living costs throughout the programme, with a stipend during the Master’s phase.
• Master’s phase (2 years): joint degree programme involving the University of Göttingen and Heidelberg University, providing interdisciplinary training across biology, chemistry and physics.
• PhD phase (3 years): doctoral research conducted in the laboratory of a Matter to Life faculty member, culminating in the academic title Dr. rer. nat.
• Optional Undergraduate Research Opportunity (MtL URO): a ten-week fully funded undergraduate research opportunity allowing Bachelor’s students to work in a faculty laboratory.

Profil recherché

• Students interested in pursuing advanced interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biology, chemistry, physics and related scientific disciplines.
• Applicants must review the current admission requirements and academic criteria on the official application website.
• Qualified applicants from different countries, as the programme is international and taught in English.
• Candidates able to demonstrate genuine interest in interdisciplinary science and relevant academic preparation in areas such as biology, chemistry, physics or related fields.

Conditions et avantages

• Programme duration: 5 years (Master’s phase: 2 years, PhD phase: 3 years).
• Language: English.
• Funding: Tuition and living costs supported through programme funding and a Master’s stipend.
• Access to modern research facilities, cutting-edge scientific research and an interdisciplinary network of students, professors and research group leaders.
• Automatic membership in the Matter to Life alumni network for career development and professional networking.

Dossier de candidature

• Academic documents and required online application materials as specified by the admission requirements.
• Verification of all eligibility criteria and required documents directly with the Max Planck School Matter to Life.

Comment postuler

Interested applicants should visit the official Matter to Life application website to review the complete admission requirements and submit their applications for the 2027 Integrated MSc/PhD programme. Applicants should verify all eligibility criteria, required documents and application procedures directly with the Max Planck School Matter to Life before submitting an application. Opening date: 1 September 2026. Application deadline: 1 December 2026. Prospective students can also attend the programme’s online information sessions during the application period. VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY.