PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Dr rer nat or PhD

Doctoral degree or degree awarded by

Technische Universität Dresden, University of St Andrews

In cooperation with

Technische Universität Dresden, University of St Andrews (Scotland)

Teaching language

• English

Languages

All courses offered by IMPRS-CPQM are held in English.

Full-time / part-time

• full-time

Programme duration

8 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

Our main recruitment window is toward the end of each year. The submission deadline for applications to be considered in our main window will be announced on our homepage.
However, we are aware that applicants' circumstances differ from country to country, so we are also happy to discuss applications received outside our main recruitment window.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials (IMPRS-CPQM) is a joint PhD programme between the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids (MPI CPfS) in Dresden, Germany, the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), and the University of St Andrews in Scotland. By working together, we create a highly attractive overall package of PhD level research on solid-state chemistry and condensed matter physics.

In addition to our exciting research opportunities, we offer each student in IMPRS-CPQM an individually tailored programme of graduate courses, optimising each programme for the student's needs based on his or her background, expertise and research project.

One fundamental component of the curriculum are our core courses that lay a foundation for the interdisciplinary training in our programme. Furthermore, we give our students access to a wide range of other graduate courses that are either offered by the universities involved in IMPRS-CPQM or at the MPI CPfS.

Research work and graduate courses will be complemented by non-academic training such as skills courses.

A full description of our PhD training is available on our website: https://imprs-cpqm.mpg.de/105837/PhD-training .

A Diploma supplement will be issued

Yes

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Language training provided
• Training in intercultural skills
• Courses are led with foreign partners
• Projects with partners in Germany and abroad

Teaching/work obligations or opportunities

Both universities participating in IMPRS-CPQM expect (or even require) their students to contribute to teaching.

Special promotion / funding of the programme

• IMPRS

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

Yes

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

At TU Dresden, the semester contribution currently is approx. 300 EUR per semester.

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

All PhD positions in IMPRS-CPQM are fully funded. Financial support of our students covers all living expenses.

Academic admission requirements

We are looking for highly motivated PhD students who have a record of excellence in their previous studies. Applicants are expected to have an outstanding Bachelor's or Master's degree in a field of study that is well-aligned with our research activities. If you join IMPRS-CPQM holding a Bachelor's degree, you will take extra graduate courses to bring you to the equivalent Master's level.

Language requirements

In general, no language certificates are required to get admitted to IMPRS-CPQM. However, the University of St Andrews does require evidence of English language proficiency, e.g. IELTS.

Application deadline

Our main recruitment window is toward the end of each year. The submission deadline for applications to be considered in our main window will be announced on our homepage.
However, we are aware that applicants' circumstances differ from country to country, so we are also happy to discuss applications received outside our main recruitment window.

Submit application to

We expect candidates to submit their applications online. You can find guidelines for our application procedure at https://imprs-cpqm.mpg.de/3122/Applications .

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory service

We offer regular workshops related to career opportunities and advice on how to find jobs after having completed the doctoral degree.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Cultural and linguistic preparation
• Visa matters
• Buddy programme
• Help with finding accommodation
• Support with registration procedures

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