IMPRS-HD doctoral fellowship

The IMPRS-HD doctoral fellowship offers funded PhD positions in astrophysics hosted by Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research in Heidelberg and Heidelberg University. It provides a doctoral project linked fellowship with employment-based funding, typically lasting three to four years. The program accepts applicants from all countries and includes a competitive selection process for a research project and thesis supervision.

Fully funded PhD position with employment contract, social benefits, and a monthly net income; potential for tax-free stipend in rare cases; PhD supervision and project integration.

Applicants must have an MSc-equivalent physics degree (or be close to completing it) with substantial research or a master’s thesis, and must obtain the degree before the PhD begins; applications may be submitted before degree completion.

Register and apply through the IMPRS-HD application process, reference IMPRS2027, and submit required certificates, transcripts, translations, and recommendation letters.