Overview

By working together, we can create a highly attractive overall package of PhD level research on materials chemistry and physics including access to world-leading facilities, a large range of graduate level courses across both disciplines, and specially designed skills training (both academic and non-academic).

About the Program

The goal of the International Max Planck Research School for Chemistry and Physics of Quantum Materials program at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids is to recruit PhD students from all over the world, and offer them an internationally leading PhD programme. In short, we want to create a cohort of lively, enthusiastic PhD students who relish international opportunities and the chance to work at the cutting edge of our field.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Superconductivity
Magnetism
Solid-State Spectroscopy
Quantum Field Theory
Quantum Phase Transitions
Surface Properties
Topology and Probes of Condensed Matter
Principles of Phase Formation and Phase Transitions
Structure Determination with X-Ray Diffraction Methods
Symmetry in Molecules and Crystals
Crystal Chemistry
Inorganic Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

Most research projects can be started at some point over the summer. However, other starting dates are possible as well.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dresden, Germany

Disciplines

Materials Science Physics Chemistry View 10 other PhDs in Chemistry in Germany

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants are expected to have an outstanding Bachelor or Master degree in a field of study which is well-aligned with our research activities.

Your application should include the following documents:

A cover letter describing your motivation for applying to IMPRS-CPQM and a statement discussing the projects you are most interested in (if you have priorities regarding the selected projects, please discuss them in the cover letter),
A CV with complete description of your academic career,
A transcript of courses taken and grades obtained,
If you would like to submit further documents in support of your applications, you can do so via our online form as well.

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

Tuition fees at the University of St Andrews are covered by IMPRS-CPQM. The semester fee at TU Dresden includes, for example, free access to public transport.

Living costs

Dresden

Germany

756 - 1107 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

All positions in IMPRS-CPQM are fully funded.

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