Career & application

Twice a year the IMPRS-gBGC accepts applications for PhD positions. Stay informed about future calls for application. If you experience problems while using the sign up form, please get in touch with the IMPRS office.

Your application consists of three steps:

Online registration & submission of application documents (until August 21^st, 23:59 CET)
(Possibly) Phone or video conference interview (late August and early September)
Selection symposium in Jena (October 16-17, 2023)

Application Form

More Information:

How to apply

We call for applications twice per year. Our selection is highly competitive (usually about 25% of the projects are filled). Third-party funded projects are open until the position is filled.

Open Projects

The following PhD projects are offered in the 27^th call for applications. Online application for up to three PhD projects will be possible until August 21^st(23:59 CET).

Application FAQ

How to write a good application, application involving previous studies and career, documents, and requirements.

FAQ IMPRS

Fees, funding, living, and health insurance information.

FAQ Germany

Visas, living in Germany, and residence permit information.