Max Planck School of Biomedical AI – Fully funded PhD Positions 2027

The Max Planck School of Biomedical AI (BMAI) offers a three-year interdisciplinary PhD programme at the interface of artificial intelligence and the life sciences. The programme brings together leading researchers from universities and research institutions across Germany and provides doctoral researchers with an international and highly interdisciplinary research environment.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineDecember 1, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorMax Planck Institute
• School to study
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• A three-year PhD programme in Germany with interdisciplinary research at the interface of AI and the life sciences
• Supervision by two BMAI Fellows
• An international network of leading universities and research institutions across Germany
• Recurring one-week Schools with advanced interdisciplinary courses, scientific exchange, and career development
• Access to state-of-the-art research environments across participating institutions
• Support for annual participation in an international scientific conference
• Structured mentoring and professional development
• Competitive employment contracts at participating universities and research institutions

Requirements

• We welcome applications from highly motivated and academically excellent candidates who will hold a Master’s degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) by September of the year following their application.
• Applicants typically have a background in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or related fields. Candidates from the life sciences are also encouraged to apply if they have a strong computational background and significant programming experience.

Areas of study

Engineering Physics, Applied Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering Informatics, Artificial Intelligence, Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Theoretical Chemistry, Biophysics, Technomathematics, Bioengineering, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biology, Biochemistry, Robotics

Application Documents

• Motivation letter
• CV
• Certificates
• Transcripts

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications for the first BMAI cohort are open from September 1 to December 1, 2026. The PhD programme starts in September 2027. Visit the BMAI website for additional informations and apply online! 

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