PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

Doctor of natural sciences (Dr rer nat)

Doctoral degree or degree awarded by

University of Bonn

In cooperation with

Bonn International Graduate School of Mathematics (BIGS Mathematics)

Teaching language

• English

Languages

Courses are held in English only. The thesis can be written either in German or English.

Full-time / part-time

• full-time

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Winter and summer semester

Application deadline

• 15 April for the following winter semester
• 30 November for the following summer semester

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 on Moduli Spaces (IMPRS) is the graduate programme of the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in Bonn (MPIM) jointly offered with the University of Bonn. It is part of the Bonn International Graduate School in Mathematics (BIGS-Mathematics). The IMPRS is sponsored by the Max Planck Society. The academic training programme of the IMPRS Moduli Spaces consists of courses, mini-courses, seminars and lecture series adapted to the needs of IMPRS fellows, complementing the PhD programme of the University of Bonn. PhD positions are available in the direction of moduli spaces and related fields for candidates with excellent Master's or Bachelor's degrees in the areas of research advised by one of the MPIM directors:

• Arithmetic Geometry (Scholze)
• Geometric Langlands Theory (Gaitsgory)
• Topology (Teichner)

Further research directions are available with other IMPRS board members and with other faculty at MPIM, such as Number Theory (Blomer, Harder, Moree), Arithmetic Geometry (Faltings), Modular Forms (Zagier), Teichmueller Theory (Hamenstaedt), Complex Algebraic Geometry (Huybrechts), Global Analysis (Mueller), Topology (Barthel, Bottman, Ozornova, Ray, Schwede), Geometric Topology (Avramidi, Stadler), Representation Theory (Stroppel) and Mathematical Physics (Klemm,  Blohmann). In addition, faculty members at the University of Bonn can also serve as advisers. The PhD should be finished within three to four years. The programme is in English, and the dissertation and dissertation defence can also be in English, if desired. In exceptional cases, continuous supervision or graduating from the student's home university is possible.

International elements

• International guest lecturers
• Courses are led with foreign partners

Description of other international elements

We host several hundred foreign scientists a year. Additionally, many international conferences take place at our institute. 

Special promotion / funding of the programme

• IMPRS

Course-specific, integrated German language courses

No

Course-specific, integrated English language courses

No

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Semester contribution

Enrolment fees at the university amount to 323 EUR per semester. This includes a semester ticket for public transport in Bonn and light rail traffic in all of North Rhine-Westphalia.

Costs of living

Approx. 1,430 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university

Yes

Description of the above-mentioned funding opportunities within the university

We offer a fixed-term contract for three years including social benefits based on the German TVöD E13 scale (75% = around 1,900 EUR net per month after taxes, social security contributions and health insurance are paid). A one-year extension is possible.

Academic admission requirements

German "Diploma", Master of Science, Bachelor of Science or equivalent

Language requirements

Proof of proficiency in English (TOEFL test or equivalent qualification)

Application deadline

• 15 April for the following winter semester
• 30 November for the following summer semester

Submit application to

We share a common online application system with BIGS, our partner from the university. Deadlines are 15 April and 30 November. The website is:

http://www.bigs-math.uni-bonn.de/application/online-application/

Accommodation

The MPIM arranges accommodation if requested.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Visa matters

General services and support for international students and doctoral candidates

The MPIM provides arrival support (accommodation, registration at city hall, etc). If necessary, we also assist new students with registration at the university, insurance, etc.

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