Welcome to the application website of the new International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP)
The IMPRS-TP Ph.D. program provides first-class training to internationally outstanding students who are passionate about psychiatric research. In addition to traditional Ph.D. positions, we offer a unique integrated Ph.D./residence program in psychiatry to exceptional medical doctors.
Requirements
For detailed information about our application requirements see the Instruction page on our website.
Please note that you need to have a
Master’s degree or equivalent (only in exceptional cases a 4-years Bachelor's degree will be sufficient) in a relevant field
or
Medical Degree
before starting the Ph.D. program.
Ph.D. research
In your application, you can select up to three research groups you are interested in. For details about research areas and participating research groups, please visit the Faculty page on our website.
Timeline of important dates
The application window for positions available for the IMPRS-TP traditional Ph.D. and the Residency/Ph.D. training program in the field of psychiatry and neuroscience will be opened on August 01, 2021, for a start in 2022.
All applications have to be submitted through this application portal.
Application deadline: October 01, 2021 (12:00 - noon CET).
Deadline for references: November 05, 2021 (12:00 - noon CET).
Candidates will be notified in December 2021.
Interviews will be scheduled for February 2022.
Travel expenses and accommodation for the interview will be covered by IMPRS-TP, where applicable.
For further information, please visit the FAQ page or contact the IMPRS-TP office.