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We are currently accepting applications for IMPRS-MCB PhD progamme.

Application deadline: 20 May 2012

Interviews: 4-6 July 2012

PhD commencing: October 2012

 

On this page you can read about
  • Requirements
  • Application procedure
  • References
  • Selection

 

Requirements

A PhD in Europe usually takes 3-4 years, but you need to have both a BSc and MSc or equivalent (usually 5 years of University studies) before enrolling.

You can apply if you have:

  • MSc/Diploma in Biology/Biomedicine/Biochemistry or related subject (to be obtained latest 6 months after the application deadline)
  • GPA >80%, first or upper second class degree (lower GPA can be accepted for applicants who belong to the best 10% of students - please provide grade distribution statistics from your college/faculty)
  • Excellent English language skills (mother tongue or TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent certificate recommended but not obligatory)
  • Practical lab experience of at least 4-6 months
  • < 30 years of age on the day you join IMPRS-MCB 
We can accept up to 10 of the best students per round. The satisfaction of our requirements doesn't guarantee a position at IMPRS-MCB.

 

Application procedure

Applications for IMPRS-MCB should be made using our Online Application Tool: click here

For the application you will require the following documents in a pdf or jpeg format:

  • Letter of motivation on 1 page
  • Statement of your Research Interests
  • CV
  • Photo
  • English language certificate (recommended if not native speaker, not mandatory)
  • Certificates of your degrees (Diploma, MSc, BSc or Equivalent)
  • Transcripts of your academic education (MSc and BSc or equivalent)
  • Results of knowledge tests (GRE, GATE or equivalent, if available - not mandatory)
  • Contact details of two referees -- Please inform your referees before you enter their email addresses in the application system.

You should register and fill in all required information and upload required documents.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT REQUIRED REFERENCES:

We will contact your referees as soon as you enter their email addresses. Please enter their contact details well ahead of the application deadline - you do not have to have your application submitted. We will consider only applications with both references provided on time.

Your referees should have ideally worked with you on a research project, for example your:

  • final project supervisor
  • senior lab colleagues
  • internship supervisor

 


Information entered by you is automatically saved and you can log in and log out until you are satisfied with your application. You will need to SUBMIT the application before the deadline. We strongly recommend you to submit as early as possible. Submitting early will give us more time to carefully check your application and contact you if necessary.

After the submission, you can log in to see if your references have arrived, if your application is complete and if you are invited for the interviews.

 


Selection

After the application deadline all applications will be independently evaluated by at least 3 senior scientists. We will evaluate your grades, your letter of motivation, CV, English language skills and references. We will also look at any additional certificates you provided. Within 4 weeks after the application deadline we will inform you if you are invited for the interviews.

 

Feel free to contact us should you have a question not answered on the IMPRS program web pages. Our e-mail address is We can be contacted by phone on +49 761 5108 449 or 447.

 

 


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