About the Solar System School
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen and at TU Braunschweig is a PhD programme at the interface of geosciences and astrophysics. The IMPRS, or Solar System School as it is known in short, covers all areas of Solar system science, an interdisciplinary research field that comprises space exploration and the planetary sciences as well as Solar physics, and selected topics in the areas of stellar astrophysics and extra-solar planetary systems. New PhD positions may open up throughout the year, and PhD students admitted into the School are fully funded for a period of three and a half years. Doctoral candidates are exposed to a curriculum designed to encourage in-depth studies in planetary physics, physics of the Sun and stellar physics including helio- and asteroseismology with experienced academic teachers. During their doctoral thesis, students are immersed in the unique space research environment created by leading scientists in this key research area of the School's partner institutions on Göttingen Campus or in Braunschweig. Graduate students, alumni and faculty of the School form a professional network which is quite unparalleled in Solar system research.
Research topics range from solar physics to astrophysics, planetary sciences and beyond: Look at previous PhD theses or browse the list of open projects to explore the various possibilities.
more
Calls for applications are issued several times a year. Potential candidates responding to the call are invited to inform themselves about the research project options and to register at the online application portal.
more
Curricular elements within this structured doctoral programme in physics/geoscience/mathematics/electrical engineering/information technology, taught in English, include graduate-level scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops.
more
Solar system science lecture notes, Solar system science seminar talks, professional skills courses notes, PhD position advertisements, IMPRS posters, PhD dissertation theses in Solar system science.
more
About 40 to 50 students are enrolled at any given time, and the School has almost 250 alumni by now. Faculty members guide doctoral candidates in their research in Thesis Advisory Committees.
more
About the Solar System School: Partners, funding, concept, campus, application, curriculum, research, members
more
The IMPRS for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen is a collaboration of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research and several partner institutes at the University of Göttingen
[more]
MPS and its partner institutions in IMPRS are located in a vibrant research environment. Göttingen offers the colorful student life of a university town alongside world-class science on campus.
[more]
The training of junior scientists in International Max Planck Research Schools stands for excellence in science, interdisciplinary networks, high standards in supervision and exemplary career support
[more]
Doctoral candidates joining the Solar System School are offered attractive funding, clear prospects and optimal career conditions. IMPRS-funded students receive a three-and-a-half-year doctoral support contract at 75% pay level. Additional funds are available for travel to international conferences. Following their PhD period, graduates are offered postdoc wrap-up funding.
[more]
The IMPRS telegrammes announce PhD project openings, upcoming defenses, special events, noteworthy dates in the curriculum, featured scientific highlights, prizes awarded to IMPRS members
[more]
Different formats of current IMPRS logo for various use cases, as well as some past logos. Minerva version, Text version, Solar System School version.
[more]
