The Max Planck Institute in Freiburg Germany is offering short-term Research Fellowships for Doctoral students, Postdoctoral researchers, and Senior Fellows from international institutions. This prestigious program provides a unique opportunity to engage in high-level research, collaborate with leading experts, and immerse in a dynamic academic environment. Fellowships typically last 2–4 months, with monthly stipends of up to €3,000, depending on career stage.
The research fellowship is open to doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and Senior Fellows from foreign institutions or non-MPI-affiliated German research institutions. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, submit a detailed research proposal aligned with the Institute’s research areas, and provide supporting documents such as a CV, degree certificates, and proof of health insurance.
The Max Planck Institute (MPI) refers to a network of research institutes under the Max Planck Society, a prestigious German organization founded in 1948. Named after physicist Max Planck, the society supports over 80 institutes across Germany and abroad, focusing on cutting-edge research in natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Each institute specializes in a specific field, such as physics, biology, or neuroscience, conducting fundamental research with a strong emphasis on innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration.