Up to 12 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Germany 2027: Earn a Salary While Pursuing a PhD in Ageing Research at Max Planck Institutes

The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research is offering up to 12 fully funded PhD positions for the 2027 intake. Positions are hosted by the CGA in collaboration with the University of Cologne, University Hospital Cologne, and Max Planck Institutes, and include an employment contract lasting at least three years with salary provisions. The programme provides structured doctoral training, international research opportunities, dedicated supervision, career mentoring, and conference travel support, with English as the working language. Applications are open until 3 November 2026.

Fully funded doctoral positions, international research environment, dedicated supervision, career mentoring, methodology and soft-skills training, and conference travel grants.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.

Applications are submitted through the CGA application portal.