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

Please note that our application round has now closed. 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 - 2024/2025

• Online application portal opens on 01 September 2024
• Closing date for submission of reference letters is 13 October 2024 (24:00 CET)
• Closing date for submission of your application is 13 October 2024 (24:00 CET)
• Online panel interviews will be held on 25-29 November 2024
• Successful candidates will be invited to Munich for in-person interviews and matchmaking on 20-24 January 2025 (IMPRS-ML will reimburse travel expenses and accommodation costs)
• Letters of acceptance sent out by early February 2025
• Accepted candidates should start their PhD no later than 01 October 2025