The Max Planck Society (MPG) and the Weizmann Institute of Science (WIS) are jointly offering a prestigious four-year postdoctoral programme for outstanding early-career researchers across all disciplines. Applications for positions starting between September 2026 and March 2027 are due by 1 July 2026.
Key Details
- Offering Institutions: Max Planck Society (Germany) & Weizmann Institute of Science (Israel)
- Duration: 4 years (2 years at MPG in Germany + 2 years at WIS in Israel)
- Disciplines: Open to all research fields where MPG and WIS have collaborative interest
- Benefits: Competitive postdoctoral salary, research funding, international mobility across two world-leading institutions
- Eligibility: Candidates who have recently completed or are about to complete their PhD; must identify and be accepted by host researchers at both MPG and WIS prior to applying
- Application Deadline: 1 July 2026
- Start Date: Between September 2026 and March 2027
- How to Apply: Contact potential hosts at both MPG and WIS, arrange at least 3 letters of recommendation (including one from your PhD advisor), and submit via the official programme portal at the Weizmann Institute
This joint programme offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research at two of the world’s top scientific institutions, gaining experience in two different research cultures and building an international network of collaborators.
Apply now via the official Max Planck–Weizmann programme website
Always verify deadlines and details on the official Max Planck Society and Weizmann Institute of Science website before applying.