IMPRS Selection Symposium

Twice a year, the IMPRS-gBGC accepts applications for PhD positions. The application process consists of three steps:

1. Online registration & submission of application documents (from June 14^th until July 28^th, 2024)
2. (Possibly) Phone or video conference interview (August 2024)
3. Selection Symposium in Jena (September 24-25, 2024)

The Selection Symposium includes the following items:

• Icebreaker activity & a tour through the MPI-BGC with our PhD researchers,
• Introduction to the IMPRS-gBGC,
• 3-minute presentations by the candidates,
• Interviews with the project advisors and a member of the IMPRS Steering Committee,
• Informal meetings with prospective colleagues and a tour of the facilities,
• Free time to explore the city of Jena.

Successful candidates will be offered a comprehensive mentoring program in a highly communicative scientific environment and PhD funding for three years.