# Max Planck School of Cognition PhD Programme 2027 in Germany (Fully Funded)

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The Max Planck School of Cognition PhD Programme 2027 in Germany is a fully funded doctoral programme open to international applicants. It is designed for those with strong academic backgrounds in cognition-related fields. The programme offers international doctoral training in cognition with an annual start date on 1 September.

## Key details
- Deadline: 31 Mar 2027
- Location: DE
- Covers: Fully funded
- Starts: 1 Sept 2027
- Duration: Program starts each year on 1 September. Doctoral phase referenced as years 2–4.
- Posted: 29 Oct 2026

## Who can apply
- Level: Bac+5
- Fields: artificial intelligence, biology, cognitive neuroscience, genetics, linguistics, mathematics, neurobiology, neuroimaging
- Certificates: B.S., M.S.

## What to prepare
- Review the official programme page
- Prepare required documents
- Submit application through the official portal

## How to apply
- Online, on cognition.maxplanckschools.org: https://cognition.maxplanckschools.org/en/application
- Copy of passport or identity card
- Academic curriculum vitae
- Personal statement
- Names of three potential supervisors (Max Planck School of Cognition Fellows)
- Contact details of two referees for recommendation letters
- Evidence of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers
- Original post: [After School Africa](https://www.afterschoolafrica.com/122293/max-planck-school-of-cognition-phd-programme/)

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