IMPRS Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems (Jena)
The IMPRS on Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems in Jena offers a three-year structured English-language doctorate on molecular, analytical and neurobiological approaches to chemical signals between plants, animals, microbes and the environment.
| Amount / funding | Doctoral positions funded for 3 years (amount not stated on the fetched official page) |
|---|---|
| Deadline | 2026/27 call open 20 October to 30 November 2026 |
| Start date | Not stated on the official page |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
The IMPRS on Chemical Communication in Ecological Systems in Jena offers a three-year structured English-language doctorate on molecular, analytical and neurobiological approaches to chemical signals between plants, animals, microbes and the environment.
Minimum requirements
Doctoral study in chemical communication in ecological systems; degree awarded by Friedrich Schiller University Jena; hosts Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology and Friedrich Schiller University Jena; 3-year structured programme in English
Application checklist
- Degree qualifying for doctoral study (Friedrich Schiller University Jena)
- Research interest in chemical communication between plants, animals, microbes and the environment
- check official page for the full document list
Application tips
- Apply within the 20 October to 30 November 2026 window — up to 5 doctoral positions are offered per year
- Frame your background around molecular, analytical or neurobiological techniques for chemical communication
- Note the programme is taught in English and the degree is awarded by Friedrich Schiller University Jena
- Contact a potential supervisor early, since the programme is structured around institute research groups
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: chemical ecology, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, neurobiology