Our graduate school
Structured program
The IMPRS Magdeburg offers young researchers a stimulating atmosphere for research in a highly international environment. We provide a structured framework. This means that apart from researching, writing and successfully defending their thesis, doctoral researchers get extensive supervision and support and follow a well defined but individual path which is settled during the very first months of the project together with the PhD Asvisory Committee.
Based on their specific backgrounds, students select their PhD topics. Our PhD program provides interdisciplinary support for developing creativitiy, innovative thinking, and developing skills needed for independent and high-level scientific work.
International students receive intensive support as they take their first steps in Magdeburg, and the institute offers free German courses.
Curriculum
A wide range of lectures and seminars is offered every semester. As theory is followed by praxis, laboratory facilities are available for experimental training both at the Max Planck Institute and the Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg.
The curriculum is complemented by extern talks, seminars and summer schools conducted by worldwide leading experts who come to Magdeburg to discuss the newest scientific trends. Several times throughout the year, our students also have the opportunity to take part in soft skills courses to boost their future careers - like project management, professional presentations and conflict resolution.
