St Andrews–Max Planck PhD Studentship 2026 Opens for International Students in Population, Health and Data Science ·University of St Andrews and Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research

Overview

This fully funded 3.5-year PhD Studentship offers an opportunity for international students to engage in advanced quantitative research in Population, Health, and Data Science, studying in both Germany and the UK.

Eligibility

• Applicants should possess an excellent Master’s degree.
• Distinction or merit-level academic performance.
• Backgrounds in social sciences, statistics, applied mathematics, population studies, health sciences, or data science.
• Demonstrated interest in applying quantitative methods to population and health research.

Benefits

Applicants will receive:

• A gross annual salary of approximately €40,000 during the PhD program in Germany, along with annual bonus payments.
• Financial support for research training, travel, and data acquisition.
• A maintenance stipend valued at £19,775 annually, alongside a research training support grant worth £750 per year during the UK phase, and a full tuition fee waiver.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should submit an online application to the “PhD Geography (Science)” programme, including a personal statement, an academic writing sample, and academic transcripts.

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by Monday, 8 June 2026.