IMPRS-BAC Fully Funded Scholarship in Germany 2027

IMPRS seeks exceptional graduates from around the globe and are delighted to offer them the ideal environment for advancing their scientific careers. The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) graduate program provides interdisciplinary training for doctoral candidates at the intersection of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. This program offers comprehensive perspectives and mentorship in both experimental and computational fields, catering to graduates in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics, and related disciplines.
 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 7, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMax Planck Institute
• City to studyBerlin
• School to studyFreie University Berlin
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• cutting-edge research in a variety of areas in biology and computation, with possible specializations in genomic and molecular biology techniques as well as in algorithms, statistics and artificial intelligence for molecular genetics;
• 3 years funding to work on your doctoral project.
• a degree from the Freie Universität Berlin;
• excellent structured supervision through a thesis advisory committee;
• a diverse community to exchange ideas with;
• a flexible and challenging curriculum of scientific courses and transferable skills;
• support for attending conferences to present your work;
• an international graduate program in one of Europe's most exciting cities;
• financial support to learn German.

Requirements

• an above-average master's or comparable degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or any related areas, awarded by September 2027;
• some experience with computational or biological research;
• knowledge in biology or computation with a willingness to gain the other;
• very good written and spoken English;
• a project proposal that aligns with one of our faculty's research interests.

Selection Process

For your online application please:

• fill out the application form
• indicate the name of the faculty member at IMPRS-BAC you would like to work with (see FAQ Application process and documents)
• submit your certificates and transcripts of records in German or English. You should gain your degree before October 2027. 
• submit the contact details of two willing referees for references. Please provide institutional email addresses (see FAQ Referees and references)

The registration portal is hosted on the website of the Dahlem Research School | Freie Universität Berlin. Once you click on the "Apply now" button, you will first have to register on this website by entering your first name, last name and email address. You can also find data protection information. You will then receive an email from [email protected] with a link to create a password. Please also check your spam folder. You will then be able to access the application form itself. Keep this email since it contains the link to edit your application. 

There is no application fee.

Application Deadline

How To Apply

For more information, kindly visit the IMPRS webpage.