IMPRS for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC), Berlin
IMPRS-BAC in Berlin offers three years of funded doctoral training at the interface of molecular biology and computation, hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin.
| Amount / funding | 3 years of funding (amount not stated on the fetched official page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Candidate deadline 7 December 2026, 23:59 CET; referees by 14 December 2026; decisions April 2027 |
| Start date | May to November 2027 |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
IMPRS-BAC in Berlin offers three years of funded doctoral training at the interface of molecular biology and computation, hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin.
Minimum requirements
Above-average Master's degree (or comparable) in molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics or related areas, awarded by September 2027 (degree before October 2027); project proposal aligned with recruiting faculty; 2 referees; no application fee; hosts Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin
Application checklist
- Project proposal aligned with a recruiting faculty member
- 2 referees
- Master's degree (or comparable) awarded by September 2027
- No application fee
Application tips
- Align the project proposal with a named recruiting faculty member — generic proposals are weaker
- Warn referees early: their deadline is 14 December 2026, one week after yours
- Note the degree must be awarded by September 2027, with the doctorate awarded by Freie Universität Berlin
- Decisions arrive in April 2027 for a start between May and November 2027
Always verify deadline, amount and eligibility on the official page before applying. Values marked ESTIMATE are based on a previous cycle and are not confirmed for the current round.
Tags: molecular biology, biochemistry, mathematics, bioinformatics