An exciting new chapter awaits aspiring researchers in neuroscience, psychiatry, and biomedical sciences! The International Max Planck Research School for Translational Psychiatry (IMPRS-TP) is now accepting applications for its fully funded PhD program in Munich, Germany, starting in April 2026. With 12 open positions and no tuition fees, this opportunity is tailor-made for students seeking elite training in basic, translational, and clinical neuroscience.
Program Overview: A World-Class Research Training in Psychiatry
The IMPRS-TP program combines rigorous academic training with hands-on research across molecular biology, genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical psychiatry. Offered in English, the three-year doctoral program is jointly administered by the Max Planck Institutes of Psychiatry and Neurobiology, along with Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU) Munich and other prestigious collaborators like Helmholtz Center Munich and King’s College London.
What sets this program apart is its optional residency track—an integrated pathway for medical doctors who wish to pursue clinical residency alongside a PhD in neuroscience and psychiatry.
Scholarship Package Offers
- Fully funded PhD positions with no tuition fees
- Monthly stipend and full financial support
- Optional residency track for qualified medical doctors
- Structured curriculum including Core Courses, Workshops, and Seminars
- Research across disciplines: molecular neuroscience, electrophysiology, clinical psychiatry, epidemiology, and bioinformatics
- Access to cutting-edge labs and interdisciplinary collaboration with globally renowned institutions
Who Should Apply?
The program invites applications from outstanding students holding a Master’s degree or equivalent in:
- Biology, Human Biology
- Biochemistry, Biomedicine
- Neuroscience, Pharmacy, Pharmacology
- Human Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine
Medical doctors with research experience are especially encouraged to apply for the combined residency/PhD track.
Required Application Documents
To be considered, applicants must upload the following to the IMPRS-TP online portal:
- A motivation letter explaining your research interests and goals
- An updated CV
- Copies of academic transcripts and degree certificates.
Interested applicants must submit their applications exclusively through the official IMPRS-TP application portal https://www.imprs-tp.mpg.de/2879/application.
Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Fully Funded PhD Positions at IMPRS-TP in Munich is October 31, 2025. The program begins on April 1, 2026, but start dates may be flexible.
