Upcoming doctoral (PhD) positions at the International Max Planck Research School - Biological Intelligence

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Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application! The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during Autumn 2026. Stay tuned!

, with sites in Martinsried, Munich and Seewiesen, offers fully funded doctoral student (PhD) positions in the fields of behavior, neurobiology, connectomics, ecology and evolutionary genetics. 

We welcome outstanding graduates from around the world to join a community of passionate young scientists in the Munich area, one of Europe's prominent science hubs.

WHAT WE OFFER

IMPRS-BI offers first-rate training to doctoral students interested in the question of how nervous systems develop and have evolved to allow animals to pursue their goals, navigate their environment and employ behavioral strategies that are adapted to and shape their respective ecological niche...