Apply now for a start in September 2025!

Apply now for a start in September 2025!

Don’t miss the opportunity to start your scientific career in one of Europe’s top research programs! Apply today to be part of the Max Planck Society and the IMPRS community, and help shape the future of cellular biophysics.
 
We Train the Next Generation of Excellent Scientists in Biophysics!

We Train the Next Generation of Excellent Scientists in Biophysics!

The IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics (IMPRS-CBP) is an international graduate school, hosted by the Max-Planck-Institute of Biophysics, Goethe-University Frankfurt am Main, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz and Frankfurt Institute of Advanced Studies.
How Is Complex Subcellular Architecture Created from Individual Molecular Functions that Act in Concert?

How Is Complex Subcellular Architecture Created from Individual Molecular Functions that Act in Concert?

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary science that applies the theories and methods of physics to understand biological phenomena. Our mission is to tackle one of the ultimate biological challenges: to gain a complete molecular-level understanding of the cell.
United by Science, Across Borders

United by Science, Across Borders

Our students represent 21 countries, fostering a global community of collaboration and learning. Experience an education that bridges cultures, perspectives, and innovations from around the world.
We are Part of a Renowned Research Community!

We are Part of a Renowned Research Community!

The IMPRS on Cellular Biophysics connects close to 40 internationally distinguished Principal Inverstigators from the Rhine-Main Area and builds lasting, interdisciplinary networks.
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We Offer an Outstanding PhD Training Program!

We Offer an Outstanding PhD Training Program!

Our structured PhD program offers scientific training throughout the year, a dedicated mentoring concept, a broad selection of transferable skill workshops and the opportunity to build long-lasting networks.
Our PhD Students Profit from a First-class Infrastructure!

Our PhD Students Profit from a First-class Infrastructure!

Our participating institutions host state-of-the-art facilities for in vitro structural biology (e.g. cryo-EM), mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), cellular imaging (E.g. cryo-ET), and advanced light microscopy.
What Do We Offer?

What Do We Offer?

Learn more about our structured Ph.D. program.

Picture: Uwe Dettmar, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt 
How Can You Join?

How Can You Join?

Find information on our recruitment process here.
Get to Know Us!

Get to Know Us!

Meet our faculty and explore their research topics.

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