The current application round is now closed. The new application round opens in October 2025.
The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) for Brain & Behavior offers a new Master Fellowship Program for excellent 1st year MSc students who have been admitted to a MSc program in the field of neuroscience, biology, computer science, mathematics or a related field at the University of Bonn and who are interested in exploring the field of neuroethology. IMPRS for Brain & Behavior is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Neurobiology of Behavior - caesar (MPINB), the University of Bonn, and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) in Bonn. IMPRS for Brain & Behavior focuses on providing theoretical and methodological training in neuroethology and modern neuroscience methods.
Who can apply?
- 1st year MSc students in a MSc program at the University of Bonn (neuroscience, biology, computer science, mathematics or a related field).
- Admission to MSc program for WS 25/26.
What do we offer?
- Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of €992 for the duration of their Master's studies (max. 1.5 years until the start of their Master's thesis project).
- An outstanding international research environment with an excellent infrastructure for training and research in facilities with state-of-the-art technologies.
- All admitted students will choose a Principal lnvestigator of our internationally renowned faculty as a student mentor. As part of the mentor's group, Master fellows actively participate in the scientific and social activities of the selected group and have regular advisory meetings with their mentor. Thus, already at an early stage of their scientific career, Master fellows will have the unique chance to identify the research field they are most passionate about for their future path as a PhD student.
List of possible mentors for this application round
- to be published in October 2025
For more information on your possible mentors, please visit: https://imprs-brain-behavior.mpg.de/faculty_members
- Admission to a MSc program in Bonn in a related field for the winter term 2025/2026
- Strong interest in exploring the field of neuroethology
- Very good written and spoken English skills
To apply, please submit the following documents in one pdf file to firstname.lastname@example.org:
- CV, certificates, transcripts and other supporting documents
- Statement on past and current research interests (250 words)
- Statement on your motivation to join the Master Fellowship Program (250 words) stating why you are interested in learning more about neuroethology
- Specification of two possible preferred mentors (please select from the list of potential mentors above)
- Confirmation of admission to a MSc program in a related field at University of Bonn
Application deadline: November 1, 2025
lntended starting date of the fellowship: January 2026
The associated institutes are committed to diversity, diversity of perspectives and equal opportunity.
Applications from people with disabilities and their peers are especially welcome. Preference will be given to persons with disabilities in cases of equal qualifications.
Applications from underrepresented minorities are encouraged.