Max Planck Research Groups
Teaser for the open topic call 2024
The Max Planck Society is continuing to offer talented young scientists the opportunity to lead their own independent Max Planck Research Group (MPRG) at a participating Max Planck Institute of their choice.
The next open topic call for MPRG Leader positions is expected to start on September 9th 2024. All scientists who hold a doctoral degree are eligible to apply. There are multiple positions available. The deadline for applications is October 14th 2024 [23.59 CET].
Please prepare the following documents for your application:
Biology and Medicine Section (BMS)
- a cover letter;
- a CV highlighting past research accomplishments;
- a list of publications in which the applicant should identify the three most important papers that they have written. If they are not the first author, they should quantitatively specify their contribution to the paper;
- a research summary limited to one page and written for a non-specialist, which explains the main goals of the research work and why the applicant’s preferred MPI and their proposed MPRG would be a good match;
- a research proposal of no more than three pages total including all references, figures, and tables, written for a specialist;
- copies of the three most important papers;
- two letters of recommendation.
Chemistry, Physics and Technology Section (CPTS)
- a cover letter;
- a CV;
- a list of publications in which the applicant should identify the three most important papers that they have written. If they are not the first author, they should quantitatively specify their contribution to the paper;
- a research summary limited to one page (11 point type, double spaced, Times New Roman, 25mm margins on 4 sides) and written for a non-specialist, which explains the main goals of the research work and why the applicant’s preferred MPI and their proposed MPRG would be a good match;
- a research proposal of no more than three pages total (11 point type, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 25mm margins on 4 sides) including all references, figures, and tables, written for a specialist;
- two letters of recommendation.
Human Sciences Section (HSS)
- a cover letter;
- a CV;
- a list of publications in which the applicant should identify the three most important papers that they have written. If they are not the first author, they should quantitatively specify their contribution to the paper;
- a research summary limited to one page (11 point type, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 25mm margins on 4 sides) and written for a non-specialist, which explains the main goals of the research work and why the applicant’s preferred MPI and their proposed MPRG would be a good match;
- a research proposal of no more than five pages total (11 point type, double-spaced, Times New Roman, 25mm margins on 4 sides) including all references, figures, and tables, written for a specialist;
- copies of the three most important papers;
- two letters of recommendation.
More information about the call, the Max Planck Society and its Sections will be published on this website shortly.