OpenFieldUni Göttingen PhD in Physics & Max Planck Particle Astrophysics
Doctoral research program at the II. Institute of Physics collaborating directly with CERN's ATLAS experiment and the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Physics with high honors in quantum field theory, particle physics, or astrophysics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Recommended for non-EU degrees.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or publication in ATLAS experiment data analysis or dark matter searches.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried TV-L E13 contract (€34,000 to €52,000/year gross) with full social benefits for 3 to 4 years
- Application fee
- €0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- €0 tuition fees.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Rolling admissions; funding allocation deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Göttingen documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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