The International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles (IMPRS-gBGC) located in Jena, Germany, offers fellowships to outstanding students interested in research on biogeochemical cycles in the Earth system. The school provides excellent research possibilities for students to obtain a PhD degree in a 3-years graduate program.

The Research School
Successful applicants will be part of the International Max Planck Research School for Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Research at the school focuses on the distribution of elements essential to life and the climate among the components of the Earth system and the interaction between biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, land and oceans.

Besides doing research for their PhD project, PhD candidates also benefit from a three-month external research visit, specialised courses in e.g. statistics, Earth observation techniques, modelling and analytical techniques, as well as in transferable skills. The school is thus an excellent starting platform for a successful career in a field related to global biogeochemical cycles and Earth System Science.