International Max Planck Research School: "From Molecules to Organisms" Apply for PhD positions in structural, molecular, cellular and developmental biology, bioinformatics, genomics and evolutionary biology! At the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “From Molecules to Organisms”, you will join the next generation of scientists to study complex biological processes. Our program transcends traditional life science disciplines, combining pioneering methodologies and scientific approaches from various fields to address research questions that require an interdisciplinary approach. By joining us, you will benefit from the expertise and project supervision from our faculty members and access to state-of-the-art infrastructure across a diverse range of fields, including: • Biophysics • Biochemistry & structural biology • Bioinformatics & computational biology • Molecular & cellular biology • Developmental biology & genetics • Genomics & proteomics • Microbiology and microbiome science • Evolutionary biology & ecology You will receive: • Fully-funded PhD positions. • Cutting-edge research projects and excellent facilities. • Tailored support from a thesis advisory committee. • Core and optional development opportunities to improve your scientific and transferable skills. • Guidance from world-renowned experts in your field. • Multicultural environment with English as the working language. Our program is based in Tübingen, a hotspot for science and research in a quaint town in Germany and home to one of Germany’s most prestigious universities. Compact and friendly, with its beautiful cobbled alleyways in the town centre, colourful timbered houses and bike lanes following rippling canals, modern Tübingen has a lively, international feel, with cultural and entertainment opportunities to rival larger cities. For more details and information on how to apply, go to: www.phd.tuebingen.mpg.de Online application opens: 02 December 2024 Application deadline: 27 January 2025 The requirements you need: • An excellent University degree (obtained or pending) at Masters' level in the life sciences or a related discipline. • Skills and knowledge matching your proposed area of doctoral research. • High motivation and a passion for research. • Excellent spoken and written English. • Applicants with degrees obtained outside the European Higher Education area are welcome to provide proof of their English language proficiency (e.g. by submitting a GRE or GATE score).

DAAD Israel December newsletter -

Are you a DAAD alumni? We are delighted to invite you to join our newly established DAAD Israel Alumni Network! Designated to foster ongoing connections and collaboration among DAAD alumni in Israel and with DAAD, our network offers exclusive benefits, including special funding opportunities available only to DAAD alumni, as well as dedicated networking events. To ensure we have the most up-to-date information about our alumni, we kindly ask for your support by taking a moment to complete this brief survey. Your participation and feedback are essential for us to optimize our services and offerings to better suit your needs and preferences. https://us13.list-manage.com/survey?u=1f8e948622264180cf68b015b&id=a7ee04f74e&e=*|UNIQID| For any questions, get in touch with us: alumni@daad-israel.org

Congratulations to Merav and Noa for winning the IPS scholarship for an internship in the German Bundestag! More details and a contact for applicants in the post ⬇️

We were happy to attend this event and wish the Max Planck Society best of luck in its new Israel office!

Students! Want to spend some time in Germany this summer? 🇩🇪🍻 Meant for BA (2nd year onwards) / MA students with B1 German / PhD students with A1 Join our zoom session next Wednesday at 18:00 and learn about our scholarship for summer courses in Germany! Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0kd-qspj8rHNXYz3DTirkcPqlaLr-3uEuE Questions? Write us at info@daad-israe.org

Last call! If you're students living in the Tel Aviv area, join us this evening at 18 for an information session on our scholarships for summer courses in Germany! All the information can be found here: daad.de/go/en/stipa50035295 Last day for submission: 2.12.24

We'd like to congratulate @Netanel Loyfer, for winning the third place in the Emerging Talents Category of the Falling Walls Lab that recently took place in Berlin!! Netanel is postdoctoral fellow at the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and presented his project "Breaking the Wall of Cell-free DNA" 🧬 https://falling-walls.com/programme/2024-science-breakthrough-year-emerging-talents-category-falling-walls-lab

Wir sehen uns am Mittwoch!!

Open to alumni of German institutions of higher education and/or research!