MPA PhD Fellowship Program: The MPA Fellowship Program offers exceptional opportunities for doctoral candidates to collaborate with renowned scientists and engage with innovative research infrastructures in an international setting. Selected fellows will receive funding and support for their research and professional development.
Designation
PhD Fellowship
| Research Area | Location |
|---|---|
| Particle Physics, Low-Energy Physics, Hadron Physics, Nuclear Physics | Mainz, Germany |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Outstanding academic performance with a Master’s degree in physics.
- Preferred focus in particle, low-energy, hadron, or nuclear physics.
- Proficiency in English (B2 level or higher) required for non-English speaking universities.
Description
The fellowship is awarded based on the scientific excellence of the applicants. Selected candidates will be part of an international research community and can participate in lectures, seminars, retreats, summer schools, and workshops. Interviews are scheduled for the week of March 9, 2026.
Available PhD Topics:
- Analytic calculation of two-loop high-multiplicity scattering amplitudes in QCD
- Beyond the Standard Model Theory and Effective Field Theories
- DarkMESA experiment: Phase-B detector construction for light dark matter search
- DUNE experiment: Design studies for neutrino physics
- Feynman Integrals
- Flavour Physics as a Precision Probe of the Standard Model and Beyond
- Multiple MAGIX experiments focusing on various aspects of electron scattering and measurements
- Mu3e experiment focusing on event reconstruction and data transmission electronics
- Nuclear Astrophysics
- NuDoubt++ Experiment: Mechanical design and background studies
- P2 experiment: Commissioning and first measurements
- Project 8 experiment: Neutrino mass experiments
- Theory of muonic atoms
- tSPECT experiment: Data analysis and detector development
How to Apply
- Complete the application form available on the official webpage.
- Submit a single PDF file containing the following documents:
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Cover letter and motivation statement
- Scans of university degrees and transcripts (in German or English)
- Certificate of English language proficiency (if applicable)
- Arrange for referees to send their completed forms directly to mpa@uni-mainz.de.
Last Date to Apply
The application period is from January 26 to February 28, 2026.
