International Max Planck Research School on Earth System Modelling (IMPRS-ESM)

Structured interdisciplinary doctoral programme in Earth system modelling jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology and the University of Hamburg, focused on advancing understanding of Earth-system processes and prediction skills.

Academic requirements

Computer literacy (e.g., Unix environment, Python programming) is preferred.

Minimum GPA

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

German requirements

Basic knowledge recommended; German classes provided.

Accepted bachelor fields

A first-class master's degree with written thesis in physics, geophysical sciences including meteorology and oceanography, ecology, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or political science. The reviewed official application page also states that the total study and workload across bachelor's and master's degrees must amount to at least 300 ECTS or an equivalent.

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: EUR 384.00 per semester (Summer Semester 2026 standard semester contribution).

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