The International Max Planck Research School for Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism (IMPRS-IEM) is now accepting applications for the IMPRS-IEM Ph.D. Program. They welcome applications from excellent and highly motivated students of all nationalities with a passion for science.
They offer talented students excellent training opportunities in the fields of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and Metabolism. This scientific education in a first-class environment supports their development into outstanding young researchers.
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Who May Eligible:
To eligible, the candidates must be following all the eligibility criteria:
- They welcome applications from excellent and highly motivated students of all nationalities with a passion for science.
- they expect:
- outstanding academic record(GPA >80%, first or upper second class degree, top 10% of students in a given year)
- practical lab experience of at least 4-6 months
- excellent English language skills (TOEFL/IELTS or equivalent certificate recommended -not required- if you are not a native speaker or did not complete your University education in an English-speaking country)
- Formal requirement: Applicants must hold an MSc/Diploma in Biology/ Biomedicine/ Biochemistry/ Bioinformatics or related subject (to be obtained before the start of the program in September).
How to Apply & Competition Rules:
To participate in the competition applicants need to do register through the given link:
https://iem.cloud.opencampus.net/
Rules:
- Documents you will need:
- CV
- Photo (optional)
- Essay of Research Experience and Motivation (max. 2 page)
- An essay detailing a leadership experience in your life (max. 1 page)
- Transcripts of your academic education (Diploma, MSc and BSc or equivalent)
- Certificates of your degrees (Diploma, MSc and BSc or equivalent)
- English language certificate (recommended if you are not a native speaker or did not complete your University education in an English-speaking country, not mandatory)
- Results of knowledge tests (GRE, GATE or equivalent if available – not mandatory)
- Contact details of three referees – Please inform your referees before you enter their email addresses in the application system.
Benefits:
- They offer talented students excellent training opportunities in the fields of Molecular and Cellular Biology, Immunobiology, Epigenetics, and
- This scientific education in a first-class environment supports their development into outstanding young researchers.
- They strongly encourage the participation of our students in the annual D. retreat organized by the Ph.D. representatives.
- Furthermore, they support students’ attendance at regional symposia and international scientific conferences.
- Students also have the possibility to learn German and to obtain advice in planning their future career.
Application Deadline:
The application round will run from November 19, 2018, until February 05, 2019.
