Funding of doctoral fellowships

Together with the offer of a PhD project, financial support is offered. However, in general it is also possible for a doctoral fellow to bring their own funding (for example via DAAD).

IMPRS applicants holding a MSc degree equivalent will receive a fellowship for a  period of three-four years with a net income of EUR 1800-2000 per month.

The amount of the income may depend on family status, research experience, and funding source. The funding is typically by a employment work contract, but may also be given as a tax-free stipend  (also depending on the funding source). Also the duration of the funding period  of up to 4 years will depend on the funding source. Applicants are encouraged to clarify these issues during the interview.

Note that allocation of a grant for the full period may depend on performance (that will be supervised by the candidate's thesis committee).

The fellowship is usually paid by a funding contract that provides the status of an institute employee and includes social benefits. In rare cases, a tax free stipend can be paid (mainly depending on funding source).