Max Planck Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials

Are you interested in working in the rapidly evolving research field of quantum materials?

The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials (MPGC-QM) currently has an open call for multiple fully funded PhD student positions. Deadline for submission of your application is December 8th 2026!

Five Max Planck Institutes (Dresden, Hamburg, Halle and Stuttgart) - all of them world-leading institutions in their respective fields - bring together their expertise in the research on quantum materials and thus offer a truly unique graduate program in this intriguing research area.

In addition, Max Placnk offer a limited number of joint PhD projects with Oxford University. Students working on these projects will share their time between Oxford and one of the participating Max Planck Institutes, and will obtain their PhD degree from Oxford University.

• Table of Content
• About Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science
• Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position
• Aim and Benefits of Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position
• Requirements for Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position

Aim and Benefits of Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position

• Vibrant research environment with access to a large number of world-class research facilities and cutting-edge research projects
• A modern, English-speaking structured PhD program
• Fully funded positions, no tuition costs and additional funding for scientific meetings and trainings
• Individual supervision and mentoring by research scientists who are leaders in their respective fields

Requirements for Fully funded PhD positions (f/m/d) | Quantum Materials PhD Position Qualification

• Applicants should hold an MSc (or equivalent degree) with a strong background in physics, chemistry, mathematics or computer science, and have some knowledge of solid-state science, excellent English language skills and a drive to pursue their PhD in an international and multidisciplinary setting.
• Outstanding candidates with a first-class four-year BSc degree (or equivalent degree) are eligible to apply for the fast-track option.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

Direct any further inquiries to the MPGC Coordination Office at [email protected]

For more information, kindly visit Max Planck Institute webpage.