Discover with us the world of sustainable materials in our three-year doctoral program, conducted entirely in English. Become part of an international community of scientists in Germany's vibrant Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan region. This unique program offers an intensive interdisciplinary approach, with a special focus on sustainable metallurgy—a field that has shaped human civilization by providing crucial materials for mobility, infrastructure, energy, and medicine.
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Summary
- Application DeadlineOctober 31, 2025
- Study LevelPhD
- SponsorMax Planck Institute
- Eligible CountryAll Countries
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Benefits
- Cutting-edge research in a dynamic work environment
- Well-structured curriculum and close supervision of the PhD projects including regular status meetings
- An international and open-minded community with outstanding opportunities for collaboration
- At the Max Planck Institutes: TVöD 13 65%, about 39.000€ gross per year
- At the University Duisburg-Essen: TV-L 13 65%, about 39.000€ gross per year
- At the Ruhr University Bochum: scholarship of 2.050€ net per month
Requirements
- Excellent master’s degree in materials science, physics, engineering or chemistry
- Very good English knowledge
Application Documents
- Motivation letter
- CV
- Bachelor's and master's degree certificates and transcript of records
- Certificate of very good English knowledge (IELTS, TOEFL, or similar)
- Recommendation letters or references
Application Deadline
October 31, 2025How To Apply
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to
Max Planck Institute on bewerbermanagement.net to apply
For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute scholarship webpage.
