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Max Planck Institute Research Fellowship in Germany

The Max Planck Institute in Freiburg Germany is offering short-term Research Fellowships for Doctoral students, Postdoctoral researchers, and Senior Fellows from international institutions. This prestigious program provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-level research, collaborate with leading experts, and immerse in a dynamic academic environment. Fellowships typically last 2–4 months, with monthly stipends of up to €3,000, depending on career stage.

The research fellowship is open to doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and Senior Fellows from foreign institutions or non-MPI-affiliated German research institutions. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, submit a detailed research proposal aligned with the Institute’s research areas, and provide supporting documents such as a CV, degree certificates, and proof of health insurance.

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The Max Planck Institute (MPI) refers to a network of research institutes under the Max Planck Society, a prestigious German organization founded in 1948. Named after physicist Max Planck, the society supports over 80 institutes across Germany and abroad, focusing on cutting-edge research in natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Each institute specializes in a specific field, such as physics, biology, or neuroscience, conducting fundamental research with a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Application Deadline: 31 October 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Max Planck Institute

  • Department: Varies by research topic

  • Course Level: Doctoral, Postdoctoral, and Senior Research

  • Award: Monthly stipend (€1,365 for Doctoral, €2,500 for Postdocs, €3,000 for Professors/experienced researchers)

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: NA

  • Nationality: Open to international applicants

  • The award can be taken in: Germany

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All foreign countries (non-German or non-MPI-affiliated German institutions)

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: Fellowships are open to various academic disciplines depending on the ongoing research at the Max Planck Institute. Applicants are advised to explore the Institute’s website to confirm field compatibility.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:

    • Doctoral students must be enrolled at a foreign or non-MPI-affiliated German research institution.

    • Postdoctoral researchers must be affiliated with a foreign research institution.

    • Senior applicants (Professors or experienced researchers) must be from foreign research institutions.

    • Submission of required documents including:

      • CV

      • List of publications

      • 1–3 academic publications (in German or English)

      • Research project description (5–10 pages; 10 pages for Doctoral students)

      • Degree certificates

      • Proof of health insurance

    • Doctoral students are not necessarily expected to submit publications but must include a detailed research plan.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply directly through the fellowship webpage:
https://csl.mpg.de/en/fellowships

Benefits

  • Monthly stipend based on career stage:

    • Doctoral students: up to €1,365

    • Postdoctoral researchers: up to €2,500

    • Professors/experienced researchers: up to €3,000

  • Note: Travel expenses are generally not reimbursed.

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