Application

Our PhD programme aims at students who completed (or are completing) their Master studies in Physics or Astrophysics. 

Further eligibility criteria are available on the application system (see link below). 

The application should include a CV, a Letter of Motivation, Bachelor and Master certificates (incl. Transcripts) and two Letters of Recommendation. In the Letter of Motivation please indicate and motivate a preference for one or more of the potential research topics, which are accessible through the online-application tool (and will be presented on the website once the application process has started). The selection interviews will offer further opportunities to discuss your interests and other topics.

The programme duration is 36/48 months, depending on the host institution. Salaries and benefits are commensurate with those of public service organisations.

Before applying please read carefully these guidelines:

Application and admission to the School (2023) (192KB)

We accept only online applications through our portal between September 25 and November 5, 2023. 

Update: differently from what stated in the pdf above, the interviews will take place in the week of January 29 - February 1.

Please feel free to contact us if questions persist: multimessenger-school@desy.de. But please notice that we do not accept applications per email.