IMPRS-µLife (Max Planck, Marburg) interviews
IMPRS-µLife (Max Planck, Marburg) interviewsA three-day selection symposium
Present a past project
“During this three-day symposium, applicants present a research project that they conducted as part of their academic training and faculty members give an overview on available PhD projects in their groups.”
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Prepare a project talk
At the three-day Selection Symposium, applicants present a research project from their training.
ExampleCompetence, motivation, letters and fit
“All applications are reviewed and evaluated by the admission committee based on scientific competence, personal motivation, letters of recommendation, and suitability for the program.”
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Cover all four
Applications are judged on scientific competence, motivation, letters and suitability.
ExampleThe whole faculty weighs in
“Following the Selection Symposium, the admissions committee will select successful applicants based on the judgment of all IMPRS faculty members regarding the applicant's performance during the Selection Symposium.”
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Expect many faculty to judge
The committee selects using the judgment of all faculty on each applicant’s symposium performance.
ExampleLast reviewed