Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence PhD Program, first cohort (2027 start)
Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence (Max Planck Schools)
Who can apply: A completed Master’s degree (M.Sc., M.Eng. or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics or a related field before the programme starts; life-science graduates are eligible if they show a strong computational component and significant programming experience. Applicants name up to… What is funded: The first PhD cohort of a new Germany-wide graduate school at the interface of AI and biomedicine, starting September 2027, with up to 25 candidates matched to a project and a dual-supervision team. PhD students receive a 3-year contract under the local Wage Agreement for Public Service (E13). Selection runs through… Deadline: 1 December 2026 (portal open from 1 September 2026). Round: 2027 intake (first cohort).
Read the full call and apply on the official page: Max Planck School of Biomedical Artificial Intelligence (Max Planck Schools), official page.
Who can apply
- A completed Master's degree (M.Sc., M.Eng. or equivalent) in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics or a related field before the programme starts; life-science graduates are eligible if they show a strong computational component and significant programming experience. Applicants name up to three potential supervisors from the school's Fellows, give two referees, and non-native speakers must prove English proficiency (final scores due by July 15 before the start).
Stage dates
Online application through the Max Planck Schools portal (Max Planck School of Biomedical AI, PhD). One FAQ gives referees until December 10 while another says the call deadline also applies to referees, so arrange letters before 1 December.1 December 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.