Overview

In cooperation with Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU), the Max Planck Institute for Biogeochemistry (MPI-BGC) houses a unique and flexible research program that grants German and foreign students a broad selection of learning opportunities while still maintaining a research focus.

Features

The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) at Friedrich Schiller University Jena offers a PhD program specializing in global biogeochemistry and related Earth system sciences.

Programme Structure

Courses Included:

Biogeochemical Cycles in the Earth System

Atmosphere and Oceans

Terrestial Biosphere

Soil, soil biology and soil hydrology

Paleoclimate

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Jena, Germany

Disciplines

Biochemistry View 8 other PhDs in Biochemistry 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

The online application form below

Letter of motivation and research interests (in English).

Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume.

Documents relating to your Master's degree (or national equivalent that requires a corresponding thesis): title and abstract of your thesis, copy of your MSc certificate, copy of MSc transcript (list of courses/lectures you took, including marks).

If applicable: documents relating to your Bachelor's degree (redundant with 'Diplom'): copy of BSc certificate, copy of BSc transcript (list of courses/lectures you took).

Proof of English skills, if possible.

Any additional documents which you consider important for your application (e.g. publications, job references, certificates of workshops etc.) can be included in your CV-PDF.

Two reference letters (from e.g. former advisers) sent to us directly via email from the official work account of your chosen referees (must reach us one week after the application deadline).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

Free
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Living costs

Jena

Germany

730 - 1100 EUR / month

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