International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology

The IMPRS on Interdisciplinary Plant Biology is a doctoral programme for highly motivated students with strong training in plant molecular sciences, offering expertise in molecular plant genetics, plant biochemistry, cell biology, bioinformatics, and mathematical modelling of biological processes.

Academic requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in order to be admitted to the University of Cologne.

Minimum GPA

No fixed minimum GPA is published on the current official programme page.

English requirements

high proficiency in English as a second language is required

Accepted bachelor fields

Biology, Plant Sciences, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences field

APS Certificate

Yes

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

300–350 EUR at the University of Cologne

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: 300–350 EUR at the University of Cologne

Graduates are highly sought after for research positions in top academic institutions, Max Planck Institutes, and leading agri-biotech companies, contributing to sustainable agriculture and plant-based innovations.

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  Biology

  Freie Universität Berlin

  Berlin · Master of Science · English

• 2

  Life Science and International Health

  Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg

  Senftenberg · Bachelor of Science · English

• 3

  MISU at LMU: Amgen Scholars: From Molecules to Behaviour

  Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

  München · Certificate · English

• 4

  PhD Animal and Zoonotic Infections

  University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

  Hannover · PhD · English

• 5

  PhD Systems Neuroscience

  University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover

  Hannover · PhD · English