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Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research (MPIPZ) · University of Cologne (généralement) et MPIPZ

IMPRS doctoral position at MPIPZ (Cologne), PhD

Deadline
55 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Germany
Language
English
Eligibility
Applicants from all countries, including Germany, may apply

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These are paid PhD positions at MPIPZ for applicants holding a master’s degree in plant sciences, plant biology, genetics, genomics, or developmental biology. Pay follows the Max Planck Society doctoral contract (TVöD 13, 65%), the position lasts 3 years with a possible extension, and the university social contribution of about 600 EUR per year remains payable. Applications are submitted through gradschool.mpipz.mpg.de by January 5, 2027, with two referees to arrange separately.

Verified on 9 November 2026

The Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research offers PhD positions in plant biology in Germany for master's degree holders: the contract provides a competitive salary for three years and the application deadline is January 5, 2027. Applications close on 5 January 2027, that is in 55 days.

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How to apply

Before preparing your application, check the blocking conditions.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Master requis avant le début

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Anglais requis

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Candidature via la plateforme

    “Applications will only be accepted via gradschool.mpipz.mpg.de.”

  • Nombre de référents

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Dates de l'appel

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

  • Inscription à une université allemande

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

To be confirmed

  • Absence de limite d'âge

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Assets

  • Diversité et égalité des chances

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Watch points

  • Variations de financement selon le groupe

    Drawn from the published conditions, to be confirmed with the organiser.

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The key phrase here is “social contribution”: the contract pays the doctorate, but it does not remove the administrative and financial cost linked to university enrollment. The real trap is to confuse doctoral salary with disposable budget, when an annual contribution of about 600 EUR still has to be paid. The other sensitive point is the separate referees’ deadline, which means they should be contacted before the main application is even submitted. Before sending anything, check your net annual amount and secure both referees.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open2027

La page indique « The final deadline for application is Tuesday, January 5, 2027 (23:59 CET) »

Salary and benefits

  • SalarySalaire basé sur le contrat doctoral de la Max Planck Society (TVöD 13, 65 %)
  • Financement du doctoratPostes entièrement financés pour 3 ans, avec possibilité de prolongation

Also covered: Tuition

Not covered: Frais sociaux universitaires

Countries covered

Applicants from all countries, including Germany, may apply. Women are given preferential consideration under the equal opportunities law of North Rhine-Westphalia. TOEFL or IELTS results are encouraged but not mandatory. The master’s degree may be completed before the start of the doctorate, provided it is in hand by the start date.

Application pathway

A short path from reading the brief to submitting a properly prepared application.

  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • University entrance qualificationDocument that initially qualified you to start studying (school-leaving certificate)
  • Bachelor’s degree certificateAttestation du diplôme de licence
  • English language test resultsTOEFL/IELTS résultats encouragés (non obligatoires)

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