APPLICATION PROCESS

General information on the application

Join a unique research network at the intersection of artificial intelligence and biomedicine.
Applications are open annually from September 1 to December 1.

Requirements

The MPS of BMAI welcomes applications from exceedingly bright and motivated students holding a Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, engineering, physics, or the life sciences with a strong computational component in their bachelor's and master's education.

Your complete application needs to be submitted through our online application portal from September 1 to December 1, 2026.
The PhD program starts in September 2027.

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For the application, please prepare the following documents:

Certificates and transcript of Bachelor’s degree (B. Sc. or equivalent)
Certificates or proof of current enrollment and transcript of Master’s degree (M. Sc. or equivalent)
Copy of your passport or identity card
Academic curriculum vitae
Motivation letter
Names of up to three potential supervisors from the list of Max Planck School of BMAI fellows
Contact details of two referees for recommendations. Note: Recommendations must be submitted by December 10.
Non-native English-speaking applicants must provide evidence of their English language proficiency (further details can be found in the FAQs)

Selection process

Application screening: BMAI Fellows review academic transcripts, CVs, personal statements, and recommendations to identify a shortlist of candidates (December – January).
Scientific interviews: Shortlisted candidates present their previous research and future plans to a panel of AI and biomedical Fellows. Interviews assess scientific excellence, creativity, analytical thinking, and the ability to work across disciplines (January – March).
Final matching: Successful candidates are matched to a PhD project and a dual-supervision team based on scientific excellence, motivation, and research interests (March - April).

For additional information, please check out the FAQ section or join our online information session that will take place this fall; dates will be announced by October.

If there are any additional questions, please contact the BMAI coordination team by email. We are happy to help you!