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IMPRS for Solar System Science of the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research (MPS) and the University of Göttingen (Solar System School) offers a research-oriented doctoral program covering the physical aspects of Solar system science.

Research areas:
  • Sun and Heliosphere
  • Solar and Stellar Interiors
  • Planets and Comets

The offer

  • Solar System School is open to students from all countries and offers an international 3-year PhD program in an exceptional research environment with state-of-the-art facilities on the Göttingen Campus.
  • Selected applicants will be offered a three-year doctoral support contract as well as postdoc wrap-up funding.
  • Language of graduate program is English, with German language courses offered (optional).
  • The program includes an exciting curriculum of scientific lectures and seminars as well as advanced training workshops and provides relocation costs and travel funds to attend international conferences.

Qualifications:

  • Applicants must demonstrate keen interest in Solar system science and a record of academic excellence.
  • Applicant must hold or expected to hold a MSc degree or equivalent in physics, earth sciences or a related field, including a written Masters thesis
  • Applicant must document a good command of the English language.

Application:

  • Review of applications for a starting date of September 2020 will begin on 15 November 2019, but other starting times are also negotiable.
  • Applications to be submitted with following documents via online application portal between 1 October and 15th November
  • Application form including 2 short texts describing the applicant’s scientific interests and motivation along with the choice of up to three PhD projects
  • CV (pdf format)
  • Degree certificates and full transcripts of all academic records (scanned copies of B.Sc. and M.Sc. degree certificates) with lists of all courses with credits and grades
  • Contact details for two or more referees (referees will be contacted by the School and will be asked to submit their letters through the online portal no later than 20 November 2019).
  • Certificate to prove proficiency in the English language (TOEFL / IELTS scores or equivalent)
  • GRE Physics test scores or equivalent for candidates who have obtained their Master’s degree at a university outside of Europe.
————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research
Fellowship Level Doctoral
Country Germany
Subject areas Astronomy & Astrophysics
Fellowship amount Varies
Eligibility Open to all nationalities
Deadline November 15th

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