International Max Planck Research School on the Life Course (LIFE)
Research Focus
The target phenomenon of LIFE is the development of human behavior from infancy to old age. LIFE takes an integrative and interdisciplinary approach to identifying, understanding, and possibly ameliorating the mechanisms and conditions that shape the human life course. It actively promotes international networking and communication as an integral part of graduate training.
Disciplines
Neuroscience, Psychology, Sociology
Program Type and Funding
International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS)
Responsible Institution
Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, Universität Züric
Admission
Up to 10 doctoral candidates per year; up to 6 scholarships available
Start of Program
April / October
Application Deadline
November 30
Language
English