Welcome to the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Organismal Biology. This research school is a close cooperation between the Max Planck Institute for Ornithology and the Department of Biology at the University of Konstanz. Its aim is to provide first class training and education for outstanding PhD students from all over the world. The faculty of the IMPRS for Organismal Biology is comprised of more than 25 leading research groups in the fields of animal behavior, ecology, evolution, and physiology. Our competitive PhD program will provide you an excellent starting platform for a successful career in Organismal Biology.

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Application
Requirements
We invite applications from all countries. Applicants must have graduated from a 4-year study program with a comprehensive scientific thesis work in Biology or a related field. more

How to Apply
To apply to the IMPRS for Organismal Biology, all required documents have to be sent electronically to the IMPRS office prior to more

Selection Procedure
The applications are reviewed by all faculty members of the IMPRS for Organismal Biology. Based on their academic qualification more

Schedule
The PhD program of the IMPRS for Organismal Biology starts only once per year. These are the relevant dates for your application more

Application Files

• Application Form 
• Reference Request Form 
• Application instructions 

or use this link : http://cms.uni-konstanz.de/organismal-biology/application

Deadline for applications is January 15, 2011.