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Max Planck Institute of Animal Behavior & Konstanz Doctoral Fellowship (TV-L E13)

Three-year doctoral research fellowship at the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) developing global satellite tracking algorithms (ICARUS) and behavioral computer vision.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Biology, Physics, Computational Science, or Applied Mathematics with honors
English language proficiency: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent professional fluency
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis and statement of research intent in collective animal tracking
Recommendation letters: Two academic recommendation letters

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Full German research contract (TV-L E13, 65–100%, approx €38,000–€52,000 gross per year)
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 (Tuition-free academic staff contract)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official University of Konstanz documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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