IMPRS-EBM PhD Program, Recruitment 2027 (International Max Planck Research School for Epigenetics, Biophysics and Metabolism)
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) and University of Freiburg, IMPRS-EBM
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Who can apply: A BSc and an MSc or equivalent (usually five years of university study) in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry or a related subject; Bachelor-only candidates are not accepted. TOEFL/IELTS recommended but not obligatory, and not needed if university education was in English. One recruitment round per year for a fall… What is funded: Fully funded employment contract for the duration of the PhD, on the TVoeD (MPI-IE labs) or TV-L (University of Freiburg labs) public pay scale at level E13, with health and retirement insurance, 30 vacation days a year and extra funding for career development. No tuition fees; students based at the MPI-IE pay a… Deadline: 5 February 2027 (applications close); references by 9 February 2027. Round: Recruitment 2027.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics (MPI-IE) and University of Freiburg, IMPRS-EBM, official page.
Who can apply
- A BSc and an MSc or equivalent (usually five years of university study) in biology, biomedicine, biochemistry or a related subject; Bachelor-only candidates are not accepted. TOEFL/IELTS recommended but not obligatory, and not needed if university education was in English. One recruitment round per year for a fall start. No nationality restriction stated.
Stage dates
Online application platform opens 18 December 2026 and closes 5 February 2027.5 February 2027
Reference submission closes 9 February 2027. Pre-selection video interviews 10 to 19 March 2027, online panel in early April 2027, onsite interviews in Freiburg 7 to 10 June 2027, programme start September 2027.9 February 2027
Dates come from the funder's page for this round. When a round closes, the next round's dates replace these once the funder publishes them.
