PhD / Doctorate •

Degree

PhD

Doctoral degree or degree awarded by

University of Cologne

In cooperation with

University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany

Teaching language

• English

Languages

English

Full-time / part-time

• full-time

Programme duration

6 semesters

Beginning

Only for doctoral programmes: any time

Application deadline

There is one application call per year. Details on the timeline can be found on our website.

Tuition fees per semester in EUR

None

Combined Master's degree / PhD programme

No

Joint degree / double degree programme

No

Description/content

The IMPRS on "Understanding Complex Plant Traits using Computational and Evolutionary Approaches" is the continuation of the IMPRS that started in September 2001 and is organised by the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the University of Cologne.

The IMPRS is intended for highly motivated students with a strong training in plant molecular sciences. The constellation of participating institutions provides excellent training conditions and expertise in the area of plant sciences with expertise in molecular plant genetics, plant biochemistry, cell biology, bioinformatics, and mathematical modelling of biological processes.

Details can be found at: http://www.mpipz.mpg.de/imprs

Course organisation

The IMPRS framework offers regular seminars, yearly retreats, supervision by a thesis committee, travel support, soft skill courses and method training.

Certificates for specific modules are awarded

Yes

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

300 - 350 EUR

Costs of living

About 1,000 EUR per month

Funding opportunities within the university

No

Academic admission requirements

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in order to be admitted by the University of Cologne.

Language requirements

An essential characteristic of the IMPRS is that students from all countries can apply. Thus, the entire programme is in English, including all of the lectures and training courses. Therefore, a high proficiency in English as a second language is required for enrolment in the programme.

Application deadline

There is one application call per year. Details on the timeline can be found on our website.

Submit application to

Submit your application only online at:
https://gradschool.mpipz.mpg.de/ .

Accommodation

We offer convenient guest accommodation on campus for short-term visits. Inexpensive accommodation for students is available close to the MPIPZ (one- and two-room apartments). Registered university students have access to student housing.

Structured research and supervision

Yes

Research training / discussion

Yes

Career advisory service

We offer career development courses as part of our professional training.

Support for international students and doctoral candidates

• Welcome event
• Visa matters

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