International PhD Programme (IPP)
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Are you thinking about applying to the IPP? We recruit PhD students exclusively via IPP calls in summer and in winter.
Our winter call 2026/2027 is now open!
- Application deadline is on 15 October 2026 (12:00 noon CEST)
- Pre-selected applicants will be invited to present their research online between 9-11 November 2026
- Shortlisted applicants will be invited to onsite Interview Days at IMB in Mainz, which will be held 18 + 19 January 2027
- Successful applicants will start their PhD studies between February and July 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply to the IPP you must provide the following:
- Fully completed application form submitted before the relevant deadline
- A Master degree or equivalent (1st Class BA Hons or BSc Hons) or anticipate receiving before enrolment
- Full details of two referees, at least one of them should have supervised you in a research project
- High level of both spoken and written English
How to Apply
We want to attract the brightest, most creative and ambitious students in the field of life sciences from all over the world and we receive around 500 applications each call.
During an ongoing call, you need to take the following steps to be admitted to the IPP.
Step 1: Have a look at the Projects Offered you are interested in.
Step 2: Apply via our online platform.
Step 3: After thorough evaluation of all completed applications, the best candidates will receive an invitation for the IPP Interview Days.
