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Max Planck School of Cognition
Max Planck School of Cognition 2027 Doctoral Programme
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An international doctoral program in Germany for the 2027 intake, spanning disciplines related to cognition. The official page describes it as fully funded but does not state the specific tuition and living-cost components.
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- exceedingly bright students with strong academic experience in areas related to cognition
- language Non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency
Preferences and flexible criteria (1)
- nationality all nationalities
- Level of study
- PhD
- Fields of study
- Arts and humanities, Computer science and IT, Mathematics and statistics, Natural sciences, Psychology
What's covered All successful applicants receive a monthly income: during the …
- Funding details
- All successful applicants receive a monthly income: during the orientation year a stipend of 1,565 € net plus support for health insurance (if applicable; max. 100 €); afterwards a contract according to the local Wage Agreement for Public Service. Invited applicants' travel expenses are reimbursed.
- Host country
- Germany
What I need English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- English requirement
- English proficiency required—evidence not specified
- In-person requirements
- In-person requirement unclear
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- Optionally register for an online Q&A session about the application process or program. Optional
- If this is your first time using the portal, create an account. Required
- Use the account details sent by email to log in, then choose the Max Planck School of Cognition program. Required
- Prepare the required application materials: certificates or proof of current enrollment for a B.S. and/or M.S.; a passport or identity-card copy; an academic CV; a personal statement; names of three potential supervisors; contact details for two referees; and, for non-native English-speaking applicants, evidence of English proficiency. Required
- Submit the complete application through the online application portal. Do not contact potential supervisors before admission; identify three names of interest in the application. Required
- Deadline
- 1 December 2026
- Application cycle
- 2026 application cycle
- Notes
- GRE scores are voluntary. The 2027 interviews are virtual on 23–24 February 2027.
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