IMPRS on Cognitive NeuroImaging (IMPRS CoNI) PhD Call for Applications 2026/2027
Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften), International Max Planck Research School on Cognitive NeuroImaging, with Leipzig University, TU Dresden and University College London
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Who can apply: Excellent master’s degree (or equivalent) from an internationally recognised university in cognitive, computational or translational neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or related fields; students finishing their master’s may apply, and bachelor holders… What is funded: A limited number of doctoral researchers are funded through TVöD contracts at 65% of pay group 13 (call page, around 40,600 euros gross a year; funding page, around 3400 euros gross a month in 2026) for three years, with extensions provided by supervisors. Positions are competitive within the annual call; candidates… Deadline: 2 November 2026 (reference letters due 10 November 2026.
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences (Max-Planck-Institut für Kognitions- und Neurowissenschaften), International Max Planck Research School on Cognitive NeuroImaging, with Leipzig University, TU Dresden and University College London, official page.
Who can apply
- Excellent master's degree (or equivalent) from an internationally recognised university in cognitive, computational or translational neuroscience, psychology, medicine, neurobiology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics or related fields; students finishing their master's may apply, and bachelor holders only in exceptional cases. Research experience related to the school's scope is essential. English proficiency required (for example IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 79 to 80, or English-taught coursework). No citizenship restriction is stated.
Stage dates
Online application via the opencampus portal (cbs.cloud.opencampus.net), choosing among faculty recruiting in 2026/2027; 23:59 CET.2 November 2026
Referees complete the school's reference form after receiving an automatic request; 23:59 CET. Online panel interviews follow on 25 to 28 January 2027.10 November 2026
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.