OpenFieldResearch Residency in Fusion Plasma Physics (Max Planck Wendelstein 7-X Collaboration)
Six-month research stay dedicated to theoretical and computational plasma physics, kinetic turbulence simulations, and stellarator magnetic equilibrium in direct partnership with IPP Wendelstein 7-X.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- PhD in Plasma Physics, Nuclear Engineering, or Computational Physics.
- English language proficiency
- English C1.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement on fusion diagnostics or turbulence modeling, CV, and three representative papers.
- Recommendation letters
- Two references from fusion research institutions.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €3,200 monthly research stipend, residential suite at the Kolleg, and supercomputing access
- Application fee
- No application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- No tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- May 31, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Stiftung Alfried Krupp Kolleg Greifswald documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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