Application process

Please note that you will need to complete the online form and upload all supporting documents in one step. It will not be possible to log onto the application system again to amend or complete parts of your application.

Step 1: Online application

Applications must be submitted using the online application form. We are unable to accept any applications sent to us via email.

Step 2: Supporting documents

You will be asked to upload the supporting documentation required for the application. This includes:

Letter of Motivation and Research Interests (required)
Masters Certificate and Transcript (required)
Bachelors Certificate and Transcript (required)
English Language Test certificate (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Advanced English test, Cambridge Professional English test ) (required)

Step 3: Submitting the application

Upon successful submission of the online application and supporting documents you will be provided with an applicant number by email. Please make a note of this number for future reference.

Step 4: References

Applicants must provide two letters of reference as part of their application. Referees must sent reference letters directly to the IMPRS.

It is your responsibility to contact your referees! Please use the templates provided by the IMPRS. Further instructions are templates are provided in the application guidelines (see right).

Tips

Take your time when completing the forms and carefully read through the questions. Please remember that you will not be able to save entries or log onto the online registration system again once you have submitted the form. It may be advisable to draft text in a word processors and then copy and paste it into the form.
Start compiling the supporting documents early. You will need some time to gather all required information.
Make sure you contact your referees and inform them of your application to IMPRS-UFAST to find out if they are willing to provide a recommendation. You will need to give them sufficient time to write their letters.
Look out for emails from the IMPRS-UFAST office. Your spam filter might sort out emails, so check your spam folder regularly and make sure our email address is added to your trusted sender list if necessary.
If you have any questions or problems regarding the application process or the online system, please contact the IMPRS-UFAST office.

Applications 2012

Applications for a start of PhD studies in 2012 can now be submitted. The application deadline is 9th March 2012 (24:00h CET)

UFAST PhD topics 2012

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Applications for a start of PhD studies in summer/ autumn 2013 will open in late October 2012. Application deadline will be end of January 2013 (exact date to be confirmed)

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