Postdoctoral Program

 

Admissions

• MPIfG Postdoctoral Fellowships
  
• Stipends
  
• Selection Criteria
  

 
MPIfG Postdoctoral Fellowships

 
The MPIfG offers up to four postdoctoral fellowships each year. They are awarded for one year, usually beginning on October 1.
 
Eligibility
Scholars whose research relates to the substantive concerns of the institute's research program and whose PhDs have been completed less than three years before the fellowship would begin are eligible for MPIfG Postdoctoral Fellowships. Young researchers who have completed their dissertation and hold appointments as assistant professors, "wissenschaftliche Assistenten" or "Juniorprofessoren" are encouraged to apply if they can get a leave from their university positions.
 
Stipends

 
Stipends are based on the fellowship guidelines of the Max Planck Society. They are not subject to income tax or social security contributions.
 
Selection Criteria

 
Awards are made on the basis of scholarly excellence and a research proposal outlining a project to be pursued at the MPIfG. The Max Planck Society is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to improving opportunities for women in science.
 

Application Schedule

 

As of December 1	Applications are accepted for fellowships starting in October of the following year
January 31	Application Deadline
April	Interviews with selected applicants
May	Notification of acceptance or rejection
October 1	Beginning of the fellowship