Welcome

The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) exploits the successful research network between the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics and the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems, Halle, to carry out research into novel atomically engineered materials for nano-systems which tackles grand societal challenges in the fields of information technology and sustainability.

Research areas

  • Spintronics
  • Oxides and Interfaces
  • Atomically Engineered Materials
  • Computational Materials Discovery
  • Topological Materials
  • Non-Equilibrium Materials
  • Routes to Room Temperature Superconductivity

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Linux for Beginners

Feb 18, 2025 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM (Local Time Germany)
Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Our vision

IMPRS-STNS aims to support excellent young scientists on their way towards a PhD degree.

Candidates will be selected on a competitive basis and provided with a contract for a three years period.

We offer interesting interdisciplinary research surroundings and additional training in the form of lectures, workshops, laboratory training, tutorials, and special seminars.

English is the teaching language in all courses and is also spoken in the laboratories.

Our mission

IMPRS-STNS will link with partner universities in Asia, North America and Europe by funding international exchange internships for PhD students admitted to the IMPRS-STNS, a buddy program, and stipends for foreign PhD students to carry out research in Halle.

In addition, we will develop e-learning programs, especially to foster interdisciplinary research, provide transferable skills courses, and provide career counseling for the admitted PhD students. From excellent education to a first job is another key focus of the program to build a strong alumni community.

We look forward to receiving your application.

IMPRS Highlights 2024

IMPRS Highlights 2024

December 16, 2024

2024 was a great year for the IMPRS-STNS with five of our PhD students successfully completing their theses, all of them with "Summa cum laude" and many events. We look forward to continuing our success in the coming years!

Physicists develop new method to visualise magnetic nanostructures with high resolution

Physicists develop new method to visualise magnetic nanostructures with high resolution

November 20, 2024

A new method enables researchers to analyse magnetic nanostructures with a high resolution. It was developed by researchers at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU) and the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle.

Robin Neumann has successfully defended his PhD

Robin Neumann has successfully defended his PhD

October 23, 2024

“It has been an incredible privilege to be part of the International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) and the Max Planck Graduate Center (MPGC). The support, guidance, and opportunities they offered have been instrumental in shaping both my research and my personal development during my PhD. I enjoyed the collaborative environment, the enriching workshops, and the sense of community they fostered.”

IMPRS - Retreat 2024

IMPRS - Retreat 2024

September 26, 2024

The IMPRS-STNS students met from 22-25 September for their annual retreat at Elbresidenz in Bad Schandau. Organized by a student committee, the retreat featured several highlights, including round table discussions with invited speakers, poster presentations by the students, and hikes in the beautiful Elbsandsteingebirge.

Congratulations to Dr. Jingrong Ji!<br> 

Congratulations to Dr. Jingrong Ji! 

July 29, 2024

Jingrong defended her thesis about two-dimensional ferroelectrics sucessfully.

 

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