International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science Fully-Funded Ph.D. Fellowships in Germany, 2017
The International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science (IMPRS-CS) is inviting applications for 15 Fully-Funded Ph.D. Fellowships for International Students in Germany.MPRS-CS holds a funding contract with Microsoft Research Cambridge (MSRC), which contributes 15 Ph.D. support contracts in areas of research related to MSRC.
The International Max Planck Research School for Computer Science (IMPRS-CS) is a graduate school jointly run by the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems and Saarland University.
Course level: PHD
Location: Germany
Scholarship value: Full scholarship.
Number of awards: 15
Deadline: June 19, 2017
Eligibility
The candidate should:
Hold or be about to receive a Master’s degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent degree) from a research-oriented institution of higher education.
Have outstanding academic performance (rank at or near top of class)
Have excellent oral and written English language skills
Show aptitude for independent, creative work
Have performed research and published (or submitted for publication) the results
Candidates for the Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a research-oriented institution. Successful candidates will typically have ranked at or near the top of their classes, have already engaged in research and published their results, and be highly proficient in written and spoken English. Applicants are required to deliver a 15-minute research presentation on their Master’s project, followed by a question and answer period, in front of the admission committee and other audience members. All admitted students receive financial aid in the form of a support contract.
Admission requirements
Applicants for the Ph.D. program must hold a Master’s degree or a Bachelor’s degree from a research-oriented institution
Tests required
Submission of TOEFL scores (*), TSE scores or the Cambridge Certificate is strongly encouraged but not compulsory
Submission of GRE General and GRE Computer Science subject test scores is strongly encouraged but not mandatory.
A scholar from outside the home country needs to meet specific English language/other language requirements to be able to study there.
How to Apply: All applicants should submit their applications online.