The CiM-IMPRS PhD program offers a structured training in life sciences and natural sciences, with focus on the use of different imaging technologies to address biological or biomedical questions. It provides an outstanding research environment combining the Graduate School of the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre (CiM) at the University of Münster and the International Max-Planck Research School (IMPRS) run by the Max-Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine.
Unlike most other graduate programs CiM-IMPRS is highly interdisciplinary, bringing together graduates of the biomedical sciences, chemistry, mathematics, computer sciences and physics. Students study cellular behaviour in cells, tissues, animal models or patients. Projects can also focus on new ways of image acquisition and analysis as well as on novel labeling methods. In addition to the excellent scientific training, the program provides numerous opportunities to gain additional qualifications for future career pathways.
The program is jointly run by the University of Münster and the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine. The CiM Graduate School of the Cells in Motion Interfaculty Centre and the International Max Planck Research School - Molecular Biomedicine were merged to form one graduate program.
The Ph.D. program offers cutting edge science and teaching in Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences with a strong emphasis on Imaging. Although the focus of the program lies on biomedical research, there is also a strong demand for graduates of computer sciences, mathematics, chemistry and physics to work on new ways of image acquisition and analysis as well as on novel labeling methods.
We offer outstanding research in high-profile laboratories as well as excellent scientific and "soft-skill" training aimed to strengthen the PhD students' competences for their future careers. Each year up to 16 PhD students will receive fellowships (tax-free) or work contracts (for more details go to Application). More PhD positions financed by work contracts may be offered depending on availability. There are no tuition fees.
We offer support with visas, accommodation and administrative matters.
You can find more general information on CiM-IMPRS here:
For more information on our projects and training program visit the respective pages:
CiM-IMPRS is open for highly qualified and motivated students of any nationality. We also encourage students who have obtained a Master's degree at Münster University to apply for a CiM-IMPRS fellowship.
We are looking forward to your application for a PhD fellowship in Münster, "the world's most liveable city"(LivCom Award 2004).
CiM and IMPRS-MBM are supported by (alphabetical listed): Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine, Max Planck Society, University of Münster.
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