Identification number: IMPRS-STNS-002

The IMPRS-STNS is a structured doctoral program.
We are welcoming applications from all around the world.
  • This application form has to be filled in English
  • After successful online submission you will receive a confirmation by e-mail to the address you provided



* = required field
1. Personal information
1.1 Personal data
*Family name
*Given name
Middle name(s)
*Gender
*Date of birthDay Month Year
*City of birth
*Country of birth
*Nationality
Marital status

1.2Contact details
*Street
*Postal zip code
*City
*Country
*PhoneCountry Code (e.g. 0049) Number
*E-Mail address (only one)
*Skype ID



2. Education
2.1Colleges or universities attended (current / recent enrollment)
Please list current or most recent enrollment, and the degree awarded or expected.
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*College or university
*City
State
*Country
*Date attendedfrom Month Year till Month Year
*Degree awarded/expected
*Date awarded / expectedMonth Year
*Major field(s) of studies
Title of thesis
.
Please indicate your cumulative GPA or percentage, if applicable, together with the maximum value which can be achieved at your college or university
Grade Point Average (GPA) out of possible
2.2Colleges or universities attended (earlier enrollment, if applicable)
Please list earlier enrollment, degree awarded if applicable.
.
College or university
City
State
Country
Date attendedfrom Month Year till Month Year
Degree awarded
Date awardedMonth Year
Major field(s) of studies
Title of thesis
.
Please indicate your cumulative GPA or percentage, if applicable, together with the maximum value which can be achieved at your college or university
Grade Point Average (GPA) out of possible

.
2.3Colleges or universities attended (earlier enrollment, if applicable)
Please list earlier enrollment, degree awarded if applicable.
.
College or university
City
State
Country
Date attendedfrom Month Year till Month Year
Degree awarded
Date awardedMonth Year
Major field(s) of studies
Title of thesis
.
Please indicate your cumulative GPA or percentage, if applicable, together with the maximum value which can be achieved at your college or university
Grade Point Average (GPA) out of possible
2.4Honors, scholarships, prizes, and awards
Please list any awards you have obtained (if relevant to this application) with dates and a short description (max. of 1000 characters).
Awards

2.5English language tests
*Have you taken a language test?
If yes, which one
Please add a hardcopy of the result to your documents.
GRE Test
Scoreverbal quantitative analytical
DateMonth Year
Please add a hardcopy of the result to your documents.
3. Working experience

3.1Current / recent employment, if applicable
Please list current or most recent employment.
Company
City
Country
Date attendedfrom Month Year till Month Year
Position
Major Activities

3.2Previous employment, if applicable
Please list previous employment.
Company
City
Country
Date attendedfrom Month Year till Month Year
Position
Major Activities



4. References

The referees are contacted by us with the request to write a letter of recommendation on your behalf

4.1Referee 1
*Family name
*Given name
*Institution
*Department
*E-Mail address (only one)
Please give www address of institution or referee
URL

4.2Referee 2
*Family name
*Given name
*Institution
*Department
*E-Mail address (only one)
Please give www address of institution or referee
URL:



5. Choose your research area preferences
5.1Research areas
From the list of research areas, please choose up to five research areas
in which you would like to work (in order of preference).
*1. Preference
2. Preference
3. Preference
4. Preference
5. Preference

5.2Fields of expertise
Please list your fields of expertise
*1. Field of expertise
*2. Field of expertise
3. Field of expertise
4. Field of expertise
5. Field of expertise

5.3Potential research interests
Please list your potential research interests
*1. Interest
*2. Interest
3. Interest
4. Interest
5. Interest

5.4Experimental / technical skills
Please list your most important experimental / technical skills
(max. of 1500 characters).
*



6. Motivational statement
Please describe briefly your motivation for joining us
(max. of 1500 characters).
*



7. How did you learn about the program?
Please indicate how you learned about the program.
*



8. Interests
Please list interests that are not related to your university degree
(max. of 1000 characters).
9. Modes of application
*There are two possible modes of application. Please make sure to choose the right option for you:

Most applicants will choose this option, which includes an application for funding.

Please choose this option only, if you already are a PhD student at one of the partner institutions (MPI of Microstructure Physics, University of Halle or Fraunhofer Institute) and do not need funding by IMPRS-STNS.
10. Document upload
*Please uppload supporting documents (e.g. CV, certificates, transcripts, TOEFL) as one PDF file (max. size 100 MB).
File name "First name_last name_dd.mm.yyyy".





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I confirm that all information given in the online registration is complete and correct. Copies of my certificates are true copies without any changes. I am aware that false information, given intentionally or unintentionally, will be considered a misdemeanor and will immediately result in my being excluded from the admission procedure or – if later detected – from the membership of the International Max Planck Research School for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems. I declare that I am fluent in written and spoken English.
I consent to the storage of my personal data for application and admission purposes. According to the German privacy law all data of not admitted applicants will be deleted after completion of the selection procedure.

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