International Max Planck Research School for the Mechanisms of Mental Function and Dysfunction

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) is a joint project of the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics and the University of Tübingen. It is embedded in the Graduate Training Centre of Neuroscience (GTC), benefiting from more than 25 years of cooperation in training young neuroscientists. The IMPRS Mechanisms of Mental Function and Dysfunction (MMFD) offers a PhD programme for outstanding MSc graduates.

Academic requirements

Deadline: For precise dates and comprehensive information about the application procedure, please visit the IMPRS website.

Minimum GPA

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

English requirements

If you are not a native English speaker, you need to provide a proof of English proficiency. Applicants who have been taught the majority of their courses in English do not need to submit results from a standardised test such as TOEFL or IELTS. We also accept outdated test results.

Accepted bachelor fields

Master of Science or equivalent degree with a strong background in neuroscience, biology, physics, biomedical sciences, computational science, applied mathematics, statistics, artificial intelligence, psychology, cognitive science, or engineering

APS Certificate

Yes

Thesis required

Yes

Mandatory internship

No

Tuition fee

None

Semester contribution

Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently about 200 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Monday to Friday (in the evenings), on weekends and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently about 150 EUR).

Funding info

Tuition: None Semester contribution: Enrolment fees at the University of Tübingen are currently about 200 EUR per semester. This includes use of local public transport free of charge from Monday to Friday (in the evenings), on weekends and on public holidays. In addition, students may purchase a semester ticket for unlimited use of public transport in the city of Tübingen and the surrounding area (currently about 150 EUR).

Graduates have strong prospects in academia, pharmaceutical R&D, and healthcare, with growing demand for experts in brain research and mental health.

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