For PhD applicants

After checking the general information, carefully read the current call for applications, browse the list of open PhD projects, make sure to take note of the Frequently Asked Questions, and proceed to apply via the online application portal.

The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen and at TU Braunschweig invites applications for PhD Positions in Solar System Science

Answers to frequently asked questions by applicants and by referees writing letters of recommendation

Projects are added to the open projects list as they become available. Please exclusively apply for one of the advertised open PhD projects.

To submit your application via the online application portal, please first register, then start filling the online forms and uploading your documents. You can save your application status and continue and submit at a later time. Make sure to use the preview function before submitting your application.

The standard type of funding will be through a doctoral support contract with a salary at the rate of 75 per cent of pay group E13 stages 1 and 2 (TVöD Bund).

Enrolment at the University of Göttingen or at TU Braunschweig. Curriculum and requirements for graduation.

Further pages with information about the IMPRS: doctoral researchers and faculty, research projects, the campus environment, document downloads and more.

Yes, notifications about new open PhD projects are available to all interested parties. Are you a student looking for an open PhD position? Are you an academic teacher or researchers in solar system science or a related field wishing to forward calls to your students? Sign up to these channels to get notified:

Did you get an invitation to an online interview with us? We use the videoconferencing system BigBlueButton for online interviews. In order to familiarise yourself with the software ahead of your online interview, you can use the test room anytime. Make sure to test your audio and video, and learn how to share your screen or upload your presentation. Take note of the hints in the default presentation slide. Find additional tutorials at https://bigbluebutton.org/tutorials/

The link for the actual interview room will be different. You will receive that other link plus an access code via e-mail.

Did you make it to the interview stage in our application process? Are you eager to chat with some of the current doctoral researchers in the Solar System School? Then join the IMPRS Solar System Science Buddies community. 

Follow the invite link, Continue, Choose an app to continue (e.g. Element Web directly in the browser, Continue, Open link, Continue in your browser), Create account (e.g. on matrix.org; follow the instructions). If you’re already familiar with [matrix], federation and the various apps options, or just feel like experimenting, go ahead and make your own choices about homeservers and apps. After you have successfully created an account, you may need to go back to the invite link. Then come say hello to us :)

International office pages with lots of useful information before coming to Germany, first day at the institute, many additional useful resources and contacts