IMPRS PhD Scholarships in Solar System Science at MPS in Göttingen, Germany

IMPRS PhD Scholarships in Solar System Science at MPS in Göttingen, Germany

The International Max Planck Research School for Solar System Science at the University of Göttingen in Germany (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physical aspects of Solar system science. It is jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen. Research at the MPS covers three main research areas: ”Sun and heliosphere”, ”Solar and Stellar Interiors” and ”Planets and Comets”.

The Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international three-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Research Campus. The language of the structured graduate program is English, with complimentary German language courses offered. The program includes an inspiring curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides travel funds to attend international conferences.

Applicants to the Solar System School should have a keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence. They must have, or must be about to obtain, an M.Sc. degree or equivalent in physics or a related field, including a written Masters thesis (or a scientific publication), and must document a good command of the English language.

Successful applicants receive an attractive scholarship covering relocation support, housing and living expenses and are exempt from tuition fees. The stipend is free of income tax and free of contributions to social insurance. Health insurance is mandatory and has to be paid by the stipend holder.

Review of applications for a starting date of September 2014 will begin on 15 November 2013. Applications must be prepared following the instructions at http://www.solar-system-school.de

Closing date: 15 November 2013.