Admissions procedure

The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is an independent, non-profit research organization. It is a registered association in Berlin.

The Max Planck Society was founded in February 1948 – the successor organization to the Kaiser Wilhelm Society, which was established in 1911. The Senate decides on the admission of new Supporting Members by statute.

Assessments are held by the Selection Committee on suitable individuals, companies and institutions. These are then invited to submit their application to become a Supporting Member. The Selection Committee consists of five representatives from important committees and bodies:

Presidium: Prof. Dr. Ulman Lindenberger (Director at Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin), Chair of the Committee

Senate: Dr. phil. Nicola Leibinger-Kammüller (Chair of the Executive Board and Managing Partner of Trumpf SE + Co. KG)

Personal Supporting Members: Hans-Jakob Haniel

Corporative Supporting Members: Prof. Dr. Jochen Maas (Member of the Supervisory Board, Sanofi Deutschland GmbH)

Administrative Headquarters: Dr. Simone Schwanitz (Secretary General)