Max Planck Institute for Chemical Physics of Solids and Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems in Dresden, Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle, Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter in Hamburg, Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light in Erlangen, Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society in Berlin
MPGC-QM courses are held in English.
There is one application call per year. More information about the programme, timeline and how to apply can be found at:
https://www.quantummaterials.mpg.de/3352/Application
The overarching goal of the Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials is to provide its students with comprehensive training in the field of quantum materials. A key feature at the Graduate Center are the high-level "Frontiers of Research" courses, which are closely aligned with research at the Max Planck Institutes. Examples of "Frontiers of Research" in quantum materials are superconductivity, synthesis of quantum materials, quantum heterostructures, spin orbitronics, neuromorphic computing, and dynamical control. These courses are typically taught to small groups of students in order to be more interactive than regular coursework.
In order to offset the geographical separation of the participating institutions, students from different locations can benefit from a dedicated network of “immersive” video studios at four participating institutes. The studios will use large screens and state-of-the-art sound technology to simulate personal meetings in a lifelike manner.
The "Frontiers in Research" series and other courses will be complemented by a number of courses which are offered at the participating MPIs and the associated International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS). We offer an English-language curriculum comprising lecture courses, a training programme in complementary skills, and summer and winter schools with leading international partner institutions. This ambitious approach will provide our students a unique opportunity to kick-start a successful scientific career.