Thank you for your interest in our PhD program IMPRS-ML!

Our next application round will start on 25 August 2025. We do not accept applications outside of our application rounds.

To learn more about our application process, please have a look at our other pages (Eligibility, Requirements, Selection Process, FAQs).

Read more about our Research Groups here.

We are looking forward to receiving your applications in August 2025!

Application timeline - 2025/2026

• Online application portal opens on 25 August 2025
• Closing date for submission of reference letters and your application is 07 October 2025 (24:00 CET)
• Online panel interviews will be held on 17-21 November 2025
• Successful candidates will be invited to Munich for in-person interviews and matchmaking on 19-23 January 2026 (IMPRS-ML will reimburse travel expenses and accommodation costs)
• Letters of acceptance sent out by early February 2026
• Accepted candidates should start their PhD no later than 01 October 2026

*Applications can only be submitted with two reference letters