Dioscuri Centres of Scientific Excellence

Dioscuri aims to establish internationally competitive research groups at Central and Eastern European scientific institutions with the support of partners from Germany more

Focus on Europe

Nowhere does the Max Planck Society maintain such strong networks as in Europe more

News

A multitude of white-yellowish roundish spots with halos sitting in a larger black spot against a grey background
New scientific data from the Euclid Space Telescope reveals the mystery of the faint glow in the Perseus galaxy cluster
Zebrafish swimming in a school
Virtual Reality experiments have illuminated the rhythmic glue that could keep animals moving in synchrony
Taking the lead in music
First-mover advantage may be key to success in the music industry

Career

Max Planck Partner Groups 2024
The deadline for the submission of nomination documents is Wednesday, 30 September 2024
The path to a doctorate
When it comes to training and supporting doctoral students, Max Planck institutes have a wealth of experience to call on. They cooperate closely with the universities through which the doctorates are officially awarded.

Job Offers

Student Assistant(f/m/d) | Material characterization among laminating methods

Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Stuttgart site, Stuttgart
May 24, 2024

Bioinformatician (m/f/d)

Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, Cologne
May 24, 2024

Postdoctoral Scholars (m/f/d)

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
May 24, 2024

Publications


Evaluation - The procedures of the Max Planck Society
Living and working in Germany
Lise Meitner Excellence Program 2021
MaxPlanckResearch 4/2023: Below Zero
Yearbook Highlights 2022
Annual Report 2022 of the Max Planck Society
75 years Max Planck Society
Research is calling - We promote pioneers in science
Talent Companion

From the Institutes


MPI for Solar System Research
Sunrise III is ready for launch more
MPI for Marine Microbiology
Zombie cells in the sea more
MPI for Evolutionary Biology
Altruism as an Explanation for High Infant Mortality? more
MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology
Swimming bacteria shape communities more
MPI for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences
A model for emotions more
MPI for Terrestrial Microbiology
Cell division at record speed more
MPI for Solar System Research
Sunrise III: First Look at the Sun more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
More plants on the menu of ancient hunter-gatherers more
MPI for Evolutionary Anthropology
Decoding Avar society more
MPI of Molecular Physiology
Are membraneless compartments condensates? more
MPI for Solar System Research
Exoplanets true to size more
MPI for Biological Intelligence (Martinsried site), et al.
Zebra finch chicks don't babble for no reason more
MPI for Biological Intelligence (Seewiesen site)
Old male blue tits compete with young ones more
MPI of Molecular Physiology
One ring to rule them all more
MPI for Plant Breeding Research
Scientists capture the full spectrum of genetic diversity more
MPI for Biology Tübingen
Cannibalism and Genome Duplication in Nematodes more
MPI of Molecular Physiology
Promising target for new RNA therapeutics now accessible more
MPI for Solar System Research
Sunrise III: Next research flight this year more

Videos 


Cell droplet research

Cell droplet research

A new hope for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. A film about the research of Anthony Hyman, who was awared the Koerber Prize 2022 and the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences 2023.
Flight and Trauma

Flight and Trauma

Traumatic experiences from fleeing war zones can lead to distressing symptoms, which impair everyday life. Now with Ukranian sub-titles.
COVID-19 vaccine: From vaccination to medication

COVID-19 vaccine: From vaccination to medication

Three pioneering experts - Uğur Şahin, Tzachi Pilpel and Patrick Cramer - discussed the future of combating Covid-19, 11th November 2021.
Optogenetics | briefly explained

Optogenetics | briefly explained

Turning nerve cells on and off using pulses of light. Optogenetics is a relatively new field that uses light to control genetically modified cells. It is based on light-activated membrane proteins, such as bacteriorhodopsin or channelrhodopsin, that are built into nerve cells.
Four questions for Raisa Sherif

Four questions for Raisa Sherif

Raisa Sherif,  now a senior research fellow at Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, talks about her work, what advice she has for girls who want to become researchers, and the challenges of becoming a researcher.

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