Applications are invited to apply for the MLU PhD Scholarship Program 2026 in Germany. All International candidates are welcome to apply for the Scholarships. In order to improve our understanding of how complexity arises in molecular systems, a total of roughly 25 PhD researchers will conduct soft matter research that combines disciplines as diverse as physical chemistry, spectroscopy, synthetic organic and polymeric synthesis, biophysical and bio-chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and mathematics.

If you are ready to explore the exciting field of soft matter science and influence the future of molecular systems, The Research Training Group RTG2670 “Beyond Amphiphilicity: Self-Organization of Soft Matter via Multiple Noncovalent Interactions” at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (Germany) has officially launched applications for 9 fully funded PhD places. This one-of-a-kind program is to revolutionize interdisciplinary science. With approximately 25 doctorate researchers from across the world, you will participate in cutting-edge studies that investigate chemical and physical transitions such as phase transitions, crystallization, catalysis, molecular aggregation, and nanoscale solvation. Think beyond the fundamentals of amphiphilicity to a universe where noncovalent interactions reshape soft matter.

Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, usually known as MLU, is a public research university located in the cities of Halle and Wittenberg. It is the biggest and oldest university in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt. MLU provides German and international (English) courses. The institution was formed in 1817 by the merger of the institution of Wittenberg (established in 1502) and the University of Halle (founded in 1694).

MLU PhD Scholarship Program 2026 Details:

University:Fully funded scholarships	Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Degree level:	PhD
Scholarship coverage:	Fully Funded
Eligible nationality:	All Nationalities
Award country:	Germany
Last date:	1 November 2025

Financial Benefits:

• Innovative Research Projects: Investigate how molecular self-assembly may be predicted, simulated, and refined.
• Fully Funded Contracts – Benefit from the security of a university-sponsored employment contract.
• Global Collaboration – Participate in the PhD mobility programme with academic partners in Zurich (Switzerland) and Paris.
• Personalized Training – Receive structured seminars, workshops, and one-on-one mentorship.
• Supportive Environment – Collaborate with 11 top scientists in an international, energetic, and innovative research setting.
• Vibrant Student Life: Halle is a vibrant student city with economical housing, which will make your academic journey more inexpensive and pleasurable.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the MLU PhD Scholarship Programs 2026 in Germany, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• This scholarship is open to highly motivated students with a Master’s degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in
  • chemistry,
  • physics,
  • biochemistry,
  • mathematics, or
  • allied subjects.
• Your passion for soft matter research, as well as your curiosity about self-organization, will propel you forward.

Application Deadline:

The last date to apply for the MLU PhD Scholarship Program 2026 in Germany for international students is 1st November 2025.

How to Apply for the MLU PhD Scholarship Program?

1. The sooner you apply, the higher your chances are of being hired.
2. Applications are now being accepted and will be considered until jobs are filled.

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