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The Max Planck School Matter to Life (MPS MtL)

"The Matter to Life program is the perfect choice for me where I could understand what life is from the perspective of Biology, Chemistry and Physics during the Master’s phase and then continue in my area of interest in the PhD phase."

Nitin Bohra, MtL Master Student

Master to PhD Direct Track

The MPS MtL program is structured in two phases. You will enter the program with a Bachelor's degree and begin your two-year master study at one of two teaching universities depending on your specialization. In the subsequent PhD phase, you will conduct your research at any of the almost 60 MPS MtL Faculty labs.

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Application

Current Bachelor's students with backgrounds in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Materials Science, Molecular Systems Engineering, Physics, Molecular Cell Biology, Bioengineering, or a related subject are encouraged to apply to the Max Planck School Matter to Life.

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

We offer a 10 week research internships for undergraduate students!
When?
Yearly, during the months of June – November in a laboratory of one of our MtL Faculty members.

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Join the last info session for the URO program!

Any questions left for your application to the MtL Undergraduate Research Opportunities program?
Join the last info session of the application phase to see a presentation about the program and meet our former URO participants Irene and Christina!

Date and Time: 14 November, 2024 at 09:00 AM CET
Register now on Zoom!

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A graduation at the castle

July 23, 2024

We recently celebrated the Master graduation of our 3^rd cohort of PhD candidates in style at this year’s edition of Ringberg symposium.
Read on and get an impression!

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3^rdFellows Open Call

August 01, 2024

The Max Planck Schools invite outstanding and dedicated scientists to apply for this year's Fellows Open Call! We are looking for group leaders who will bring in their expertise and strengthen our program and mentor ambitious international PhD candidates in three interdisciplinary areas: Cognition, Matter to Life, and Photonics.

Get to know the Max Planck School Matter to Life!

During the application phase, we offer several virtual info sessions with members of Matter to Life. This is your opportunity to ask us truly anything: Regarding the program structure and curriculum details, the application process and requirements, information on funding and support for students. Some sessions even include meeting current MtL students and learning about their experience firsthand.

MtL Lecture Series with Franziska Thomas on 20 November, 2024 at 3 pm

Franziska Thomas
Heidelberg University