Postdoctoral Program

 

Admissions

• MPIfG Postdoctoral Fellowships
  
• Central and East European Postdoctoral Fellowship
  
• Stipends
  
• Selection Criteria
  

 
MPIfG Postdoctoral Fellowships

 
The MPIfG offers up to three general 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 are, for example, assistant professors without tenure, "wissenschaftliche Assistenten," or "Juniorprofessoren" are encouraged to apply if they can get a leave of absence from their university positions.
 
Central and East European (CEEC) Postdoctoral Fellowship

 
The MPIfG offers one CEEC Postdoctoral Fellowship each year. It is awarded for one year, usually beginning on October 1.
 
Eligibility
Scholars from Central and Eastern Europe whose research relates to the substantive concerns of the institute's research program and deals with the politics, societies and markets of Eastern Europe, preferably in comparison with other countries, are eligible for the CEEC Postdoctoral Fellowship. Their PhD should have been completed less than three years before the fellowship would begin. Applicants should have an M.A. or doctoral degree from a Central or East European university, and they must have good command of spoken and written German or English.
 
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