Thanks to all the academics who submitted their application!

The application deadline has passed and the selection process started. More information for the new call-out will come up during this Autumn 2026. Stay tuned!

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

The Max Planck Graduate Center for Quantum Materials () currently has an open call for multiple fully funded PhD student positions. Deadline for submission of your application is December 10th 2025!

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, we offer a limited number of joint PhD projects with Oxford University. Students working on these projects will sh...