Our mission is to understand how complex subcellular architecture is created from individual molecular functions that act in concert.

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.

IMPRS-CBP Research Community

The IMPRS-CBP connects about 30 internationally distinguished PIs from the Rhine-Main Area and builds lasting, interdisciplinary networks.

Picture: Uwe Dettmar, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt 

PhD Training

Our structured PhD program is designed to train the next generation of excellent scientists in the field of biophysics. It offers scientific training throughout the year, a broad selection of 'soft' skill workshops and the opportunity to build long-lasting networks.

Outstanding 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.