MAXMINDS 2.0 Max Planck Initiative for Researchers At-Risk 2026/27
Max Planck Society
Quick Facts
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About This Scholarship
MAXMINDS 2.0 is a mentorship programme supporting researchers whose academic and research careers have been disrupted or threatened by war or natural disasters. The initiative connects eligible researchers with mentors from the Max Planck research community who provide personalised guidance and professional connections.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Personalised mentorship from Max Planck researchers
- Guidance on internship, scholarship, and fellowship applications
- CV support and review
- Professional network expansion and connections
- Regular check-ins and meetings
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be at Master’s level or above.
- 2 Must be in acute danger of displacement by war or have been recently displaced by war or a natural disaster.
- 3 Must have limited access to research resources and institutional support.
- 4 Must be seeking to continue or develop an academic or research career.
- 5 Must be willing to participate in a structured mentoring relationship.