The Max Planck School of Cognition offers an international four-year doctoral program (Cognition Track and Clinician Scientist Track) starting with a one-year orientation period followed by three years of research for the doctorate.
Students can enter with a Bachelor’s (fast-track) or a Master’s degree.
The current round of applications started on 1st of September, 2026 and closes on 1st of December, 2026 - i.e. applications and references have to be submitted through the online application portal by then.
For more information and to submit your application here: https://cognition.maxplanckschools.org/en/application
For any additional inquiries please contact Matthias Bolz: Matthias.Bolz@maxplanckschools.de
