Join the IMB International PhD Programme 2025 in Germany! Discover fully funded positions that empower your research journey in a world-class setting.
Description
The IMB International PhD Programme (IPP) 2025 is an international scholarship by the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) for students with a master’s degree or equivalent in molecular biology.
The program offers research opportunities in Gene Regulation, Epigenetics, and Genome Stability and allows students to join the IPP community of 200 global students.
The IMB International PhD Programme 2025 offers students a fully funded scholarship program in Mainz, Germany, providing full support, supervision, training, career development, and networking opportunities. The IPP Mainz also reduces PhD costs and allows free study in Germany.
IPP students participate in dynamic research within collaborating groups at IMB, JGU, and UMC. They also established a Thesis Advisory Committee with prominent scientists.
The IPP 2025-26 PhD scholarship is open to international students in molecular biology or life sciences, with two summer calls for “Molecular Mechanisms” and “Molecular Biomedicine.”
- Country: Germany
- Financial coverage: Fully funded
- Deadline: April 3, 2025
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Fields and Research Projects for International PhD Programme
- RNA Biology
- DNA Repair and Genome Stability
- Ageing and Disease
- Epigenetics and Nuclear Dynamics
- Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
- Gene Regulation and Evolution
- Proteostasis and Phase Separation
Eligibility Criteria
IMB International PhD Programme in Germany Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or its equivalent or anticipate completion before enrollment.
- Students worldwide can apply for the scholarship in Germany for 2025.
- Applicants must provide comprehensive information for two references, with at least one having supervised the applicant in a research project.
- Proficiency in both spoken and written English is required.
- Applicants must choose one of the calls they want to apply for and choose the PhD research project and group they are interested in.
Benefits
IMB IPP in Germany 2025 Benefits
- Fully funded scholarship program for PhD projects, reducing financial burden on students.
- Researchers will work with the latest technologies in IPP labs.
- Provides training and supervision throughout the program.
- Offers career development and networking opportunities.
- Allows participation in innovative research projects and advanced training.
- Provides a chance to become a scientific leader/alumni in industry or academia.
- Offers free study in Germany.
Documents Required
- Curriculum vitae/CV
- Referees (2)
- Motivational statement (maximum 300 words)
- Details of degrees/certificates/transcripts ((BSc, MSc)
- Any postgraduate degrees, honors, or awards (maximum 250 words)
- Past research experiences
- List of publications (maximum 300 words)
- English language test certificate (if available)
- High school certificate (if available)
How to Apply
IMB International PhD Programme Application Process
- Click ‘apply now’ or visit the official application portal.
- Meet eligibility criteria and requirements.
- Select desired call from ‘Projects Offered’ on the website.
- Register online for IPP in 2025-2026 and submit the necessary documents.
- Pre-selected applicants will be invited for online pre-interviews from 28-30 April 2025.
- Shortlisted students will be invited for onsite interviews from 23-24 June 2025.
- Successful candidates begin PhD between August 2025 and January 2026.
