The main language of social and scientific interaction is English. Free German classes are possible.
The IMPRS Physics of Light (IMPRS-PL) at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light (MPL) is an international graduate programme that educates and trains a new generation of scientists at MSc and PhD levels.
In collaboration with the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and the Max-Planck-Zentrum für Physik und Medizin, we offer MSc stipends and PhD positions. The language of instruction and interaction of our structured graduate programme is English. Knowledge of the German language is not required, but we also offer German language classes at MPL and FAU.
The aim of IMPRS-PL is to provide excellent research conditions and a structured curriculum within an international and interdisciplinary environment.
The curriculum of IMPRS-PL can be found at https://mpl.mpg.de/study-work-or-visit/graduate-programs/what-we-offer/phd-curriculum.
Additional skills courses are also offered and may be taken on a voluntary basis.
An internship is not required in this programme. Collaboration with other research groups (including international ones) might be necessary depending on the research topic.
72 EUR at FAU
Master's degree in physics or engineering
Erlangen, Fürth and Nürnberg are attractive cities with historic flair and modern infrastructure. The Welcome Centre will do its best to assist new students in finding accommodation.
Workshops or courses on career development and other additional skills are offered regularly.
The IMPRS Coordination Office serves as first contact for all new students.
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