Applications are currently being accepted for the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) PhD Scholarship 2027 in Germany. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About IMPRS-IS PhD Scholarship
The International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) is a fully funded PhD opportunity in Germany for students interested in fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Vision, Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Physics, and related disciplines. The program is based in Stuttgart and Tübingen and is run in collaboration with the Max Planck Society and partner universities.
Benefits of IMPRS-IS PhD Scholarship
- All admitted PhD scholars receive full financial support through an employment contract, rather than a traditional scholarship
- Funding subject to the rules of the Max Planck Society and the two participating universities
- Interview travel costs will be paid by the IMPRS-IS
- Accepted applicants are eligible to join beginning in February 2027 or later
IMPRS-IS PhD Scholarship Requirements
- Strong academic background and a master’s degree (conferred or expected soon) in Engineering, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, Control Theory, Neuroscience, Materials Science, Physics, or related fields
- Existing doctoral students currently working under the supervision of one of IMPRS-IS faculty or associated faculty are eligible during their first year of doctoral studies
- Women are explicitly encouraged to apply
- IMPRS-IS is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at its institutions
Application Date and Process
- Submit your personal contact information online
- List the IMPRS-IS faculty you are interested in working with
- Upload your current résumé or CV with educational background, work experience, publication citations, research presentations, and awards
- Upload unofficial transcripts from all university studies
- Upload a two-page motivational letter explaining why you want a doctorate with IMPRS-IS and describing research areas or projects of interest
- Provide the names and email addresses of three referees and ask them to submit reference letters within the application deadline
- Provide TOEFL scores or other evidence of English proficiency if not a native speaker
- Optionally submit GRE scores
- Optionally submit additional documents such as a thesis, published paper, or project portfolio
Application Deadline
15 November, 2026
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