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IMPRS for Science and Technology of Nano-Systems

IMPRS-STNS aims to support excellent young scientists on their way towards a PhD degree.
We offer interdisciplinary research surroundings and additional training in the form of lectures, workshops, laboratory training, tutorials, and special seminars.

Faces of the IMPRS: Jenny Davern

“My favourite scientific instrument is the scanning tunnelling microscope because it allows you to engineer materials on the atomic scale and directly visualise their electronic landscapes.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Guanmin Li

“My motivation for doing research is the sense of achievement when inventing something innovative and useful.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Kajal Tiwari

“In the future I would like to develop scientific temper in my students”

Faces of the IMPRS: Lukas Fischer

“My motivation for research is the constant learning and discovering.”

Faces of the IMPRS: Emily McFarlane

Faces of the IMPRS: Annika Johansson

“As a scientist, I learn new things every day, working on questions and problems that have not been solved yet. There are countless unknowns waiting to be discovered.”

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.

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Yung-Cheng & Ricardo

Sep 3, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

IMPRS Retreat 2026 - SpinFrontier: Quantum Matter, Textures & Beyond

Sep 21, 2026 06:00 AM (Local Time Germany) - Sep 24, 2026 09:00 PM

Baarlo, The Netherlands

Alexandra + Che-Hao

Oct 22, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

IMPRS Seminar: Ayush + Naye

Nov 5, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Maximilian + Chien-Ching

Nov 19, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Local Time Germany)

Max-Planck-Institut für Mikrostrukturphysik, Weinberg 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Our Mission

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 interdisciplinary research surroundings and additional training in the form of lectures, workshops, laboratory training, tutorials, and special seminars. We are committed to guiding students from excellent education to their first professional role, fostering a strong, supportive alumni network.

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

We look forward to receiving your application!