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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 interesting 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.

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

IMPRS Seminar: Dongchang & Sandipan

May 7, 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: Tiange & Natalie

May 21, 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

Smart Scientific Tools: AI for Writing, Literature, and Text Feedback

May 27, 2026 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM (Local Time Germany)

MPI Halle, Room: Lecture Hall, B.1.11

Jenny & Ricardo

Jun 4, 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

Torje & Anshuman

Jun 18, 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 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.