IMPRS for Biological Intelligence (IMPRS-BI) 2027
Doctoral programme in biological intelligence at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, with panel interviews in January 2027 and a Munich visit for shortlisted candidates in March 2027.
| Amount / funding | Funded doctoral positions; the amount is not stated on the pages fetched - check the official programme pages. |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Call open 1 October - 10 November 2026; closing date 10 November 2026 (24:00 CET); register, invite two referees, upload documents and submit before 10 November; invitation/rejection letters typically by end December 2026; panel interviews online January 2027; shortlisted candidates invited to Munich March 2027; selection expected completed April 2027. |
| Start date | 1 October 2027 (accepted candidates should start thesis research no later than 1 October 2027) |
| Level | PhD |
| Funding type | full |
| Field | 05 Natural Sciences |
About this scholarship
Doctoral programme in biological intelligence at the Max Planck Institute for Biological Intelligence, with panel interviews in January 2027 and a Munich visit for shortlisted candidates in March 2027.
Minimum requirements
MSc or equivalent (BSc+MSc totalling 300 ECTS, or five-year integrated MSc) in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, physics, computer science, chemistry, mathematics or a related natural science; 4-year first-class BSc hons / MSci (UK) or European 240 ECTS also eligible; fast-track for outstanding 3-year BSc in neuroscience only; medical or veterinary degrees typically not eligible; the degree need not be held at application but must be held before the start; English B2 per DAAD.
Application checklist
- Confirm your degree combination meets the 300 ECTS (or accepted equivalent) rule
- Check the fast-track rule only applies to an outstanding 3-year BSc in neuroscience
- Name and invite two referees through the application system well before 10 November
- Upload all documents and submit before 24:00 CET on 10 November 2026
- Keep January 2027 free for online panel interviews and March 2027 for the Munich visit if shortlisted
Application tips
- Medical and veterinary degrees are typically not eligible, so do not apply on those degrees without checking the eligibility page first.
- The degree need not be in hand at application, but it must be held before the start, so align your graduation date with the 1 October 2027 latest start.
- Referee invitations go through the system, so invite referees as soon as you register, not at the end.
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: imprs, max planck, biological intelligence, neuroscience, phd