OpenFieldGene Center Munich & Max Planck Collaborative Research Placements
Cutting-edge molecular bioscience placements at the Gene Center Munich, conducting structural biology and cryo-electron microscopy investigations of cellular machineries.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Outstanding degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or biophysics.
- English language proficiency
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 90+).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience with structural biology, protein purification, or RNA biochemistry.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic letters confirming laboratory aptitude.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointment: Competitive stipend or TV-L E13 contract with access to cryo-EM facilities
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free academic research collaboration.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Spring research fellowship applications)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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