PRISMA+ Excellence Cluster Doctoral Fellowship in Precision Particle Physics

Prestigious doctoral fellowship at the PRISMA+ Cluster of Excellence investigating dark matter, neutrino physics, and subatomic precision measurements at the MESA and MAMI electron accelerators.

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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 Physics or Mathematics with grade 1.5 or better
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): General GRE or Physics GRE recommended for international candidates
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis abstract and coding samples (C++, Python, ROOT)
Recommendation letters: Two academic referee letters from university professors

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

Financial support / stipend: Full TV-L E13 research salary (€52,000 - €56,000 gross per year with healthcare and pension)
Application fee: Zero fee
Tuition / joining costs: Zero tuition (tuition-free German university)

Dates and verification

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

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