Overview
In cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU), the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus.
Features
- The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth system sciences.
Programme Structure
Courses Included:
- Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System
- Atmosphere and Oceans
- Terrestial Biosphere
- Soil, soil biology and soil hydrology
- Paleoclimate
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
Biochemistry View 11 other PhDs in Biochemistry in GermanyAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- The online application form below
- Letter of motivation and research interests (in English).
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume.
- Documents relating to your Master's degree (or national equivalent that requires a corresponding thesis): title and abstract of your thesis, copy of your MSc certificate, copy of MSc transcript (list of courses/lectures you took, including marks).
- If applicable: documents relating to your Bachelor's degree (redundant with 'Diplom'): copy of BSc certificate, copy of BSc transcript (list of courses/lectures you took).
- Proof of English skills, if possible.
- Any additional documents which you consider important for your application (e.g. publications, job references, certificates of workshops etc.) can be included in your CV-PDF.
- Two reference letters (from e.g. former advisers) sent to us directly via email from the official work account of your chosen referees (must reach us one week after the application deadline).
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Jena
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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