The Institute supports the research initiatives of foreign and domestic doctoral students through granting research and doctoral scholarships. The scholarships, financed by the Max Planck Society, serve to support the research stay at the Institute.
There are three ways to apply for a scholarship:
• Announcements: Scholarships for pre-defined, regularlychanging research topics are advertised by the Institute. Funding for such research projects is set aside annually. The best applications are selected from those received.
• Topics relating to the Main Areas of Research: The Institute determines its primary areas of research over a period of many years. The emphasis of research projects may be freely defined within these primary fields of research. Topics relating to our main areas of research are given priority over independent research proposals. Special assistance possibilities are available for topics in the area of intellectual property, in particular copyright law.
• Independent Research Proposals: Within the limits of available research funding, additional research proposals may be supported. These must display a sufficient connection to the research topics of the Institute.
Additional information for scholarship holders and visiting scholars
Duration of Support
As a rule, scholarships are granted for a period of between 6 to 12 months. Upon the expiration of a scholarship, an application for extension may be filed. Extensions beyond 24 months are generally not granted.
Scholarship Amount
The amount of a scholarship of the Max Planck Society depends on the academic qualifications of the applicant.
Please note
By accepting this scholarship you enter into an obligation to devote your efforts to the purposes of the scholarship completely.
It is desired that you utilise the workspace provided to you by the Institute.
Activities not included in the scholarship's purpose require the prior consent of the Institute's directors. The extent of a part-time employment may not be exceeded. Exceptions are only possible when the type of activity serves the purpose of the scholarship. In such cases, the amount of income earned will be deducted from the scholarship.
Travel expenses to and from Munich are not included in the scholarship. To the extent that extraordinary travel expenses are foreseen, or in cases of particular need, an application for assistance may be filed; an entitlement to a complete or partial coverage of the costs does not exist.
Application Form and Documentation
You can access the electronic application form for scholarships via this link (Please disable the pop-up blocker)
The following documentation is required for a complete application:
• CV/résumé
• Diplomas/school reports
• Letters of recommendation
• A detailed project description (5–10 pages)
• Photo in electronic form
Please send documentation which is not an electronic form to the Institute by post.
Max Planck Institute for Intellectual Property
and Competition Law
- Scholarship Office -
Marstallplatz 1
80539 Munich, Germany
Contact
In case you have any problems opening or printing out the pdf-version of the application form, please contact by e-mail:
Stipendienstelle (at) ip.mpg.de
For further questions concerning the application process and the electronic application form please contact by e-mail:
Sylvia.Kortuem (at) ip.mpg.de
Additional information for scholarship holders and visiting scholars
Information brochure of the Max Planck Society Living and Working in Germany
Portal for doctoral students at Max Planck Institutes Max Planck PhDnet