IMPRS Principles of Microbial Life (IMPRS-µLife), Marburg
IMPRS-µLife in Marburg offers doctoral training on the principles of microbial life, with a teaching programme starting each October and a selection symposium in Marburg.
| Amount / funding | Funding details not stated on the fetched official page |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Next call opens 1 December 2026 and closes 31 January 2027, for October 2027 start |
| Start date | October 2027 (earlier research start possible by agreement) |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
IMPRS-µLife in Marburg offers doctoral training on the principles of microbial life, with a teaching programme starting each October and a selection symposium in Marburg.
Minimum requirements
Doctoral study in the principles of microbial life; teaching programme starts October each year (earlier research start possible by agreement); evaluation on scientific competence, motivation, recommendation letters and suitability
Application checklist
- Application in the 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 window
- Recommendation letters
- check official page for the full document list
Application tips
- Apply in the 1 December 2026 to 31 January 2027 window for the October 2027 start
- Note online interviews take place in March with a Selection Symposium in Marburg in April, with travel covered
- An earlier research start before October is possible by agreement — ask the programme if relevant
- Evaluation weighs scientific competence, motivation, recommendation letters and suitability
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: microbiology, microbial life