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Application to the PhD program is a five step procedure as outlined below:<\/p>\nApplication to the PhD program is a five step procedure as outlined below:<\/p>\n
1. Register\u00a0online<\/a>. After successful registration you will receive a confirmation link via email that allows you to log in. Acceptance of complete applications will be confirmed electronically in the status box of your application form We can only accept online applications, which are completed. Consequently, late or incomplete applications will be rejected and deleted\u00a0from our databank. It is recommended to submit your application early. This may be beneficial in case you run into problems during the application process. For example, if one of your referees does not submit a\u00a0 recommendation in a timely manner you will\u00a0have sufficient time to intervene and respond appropriately\u00a0to the situation.<\/p>\n Should you run into problems when filing your application you may contact our helpdesk\u00a0for advice via email. Please note, that\u00a0neither help desk\u00a0nor coordination office will be able to respond to requests during the last\u00a05 days of the application period (January 01 to January 06). If you need help, please get in touch with us before that time point.<\/p>\n Exemptions: Who is is currently recruiting? Time line of selection process:<\/p>\n
\n2. Login at application portal and fill out application form<\/a>
\n3. Upload all required documents<\/a>
\n4. Contact your referees and get their affirmation to write a recommendation on your behalf. Then fill out the tabs for referee contacts in the application form and follow further instructions. Once authorized by you, the coordination office will invite the referee to submit his\/her letter of recommendation electronically.
\n5. Submit application by clicking on the \u00ab\u00a0Submit Application\u00a0\u00bb button in the upper menue of the application site<\/p>\n
\nSubmission of each letter of recommendation to the coordination office will be confirmed electronically in the status box of your application form and through email.<\/p>\n
\nPlease do not send written applications to the coordination office. We are\u00a0not able\u00a0to process them and they will not be returned.<\/p>\n
\nPlease note that students that will start their PhD in\u00a0the lab of an IMPRS faculty member before January 1, 2015 are not eligible to apply to the program in the upcoming round of application.<\/p>\n
\nPlease note that some research group leaders that are listed on the website as IMPRS-LS faculty may not recruit students in this round of application. The following list shows only those faculty members that plan to recruit a student in the coming round of application. List of faculty members recruiting in 2014\/15 (link will be updated soon)<\/p>\n\n
\nPlease note that travel expenses and accommodation\u00a0will be covered by the Research School.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n