History
The MPIK has been founded in 1958 under the leadership of Wolfgang Gentner. Its precursor was the Institute for Physics at the MPI for Medical Research led by Walther Bothe from 1934 to 1957. The initial scientific goals were basic research in nuclear physics and the application of nuclear-physics methods to questions concerning in the physics and chemistry of the cosmos.
Research
The Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics (MPIK) conducts fundamental research (experimental and theoretical) in the fields of Astroparticle physics (synergies of particle physics and astrophysics) and Quantum dynamics (many-body dynamics of atoms and molecules).
Career
We promote equal opportunities for men and women in various areas of our institute (technical infrastructure, administration and especially science) and at various career levels.
Our training workshops on precision mechanics and electronics provide highest level of technical training. We are glad to see regular participation of young women for job training at our institute. Thanks to the commitment of our Equal Opportunities Officers, who have their own gender equality budget, we have regular events on issues related with equal-opportunity at our institute. One event per year is aimed specifically at our female scientists.
Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics Scholarships
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100000 INR
Deadline
31 Aug 2025
GyanDhan Scholarship
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2025
ServiceScape Scholarship
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934 EUR
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Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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934 EUR
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Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
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21000 GBP
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LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
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1300 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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1200 EUR
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Graduate School Scholarship Programme
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934 EUR
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Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
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934 EUR
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Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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850 EUR
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DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
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480 EUR
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SBW Berlin Scholarship
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Various benefits
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International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
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33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2025
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
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Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Moving Mates Scholarship
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1500 USD
Deadline
15 Sep 2025
Headway’s Book Lovers Scholarship
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Housing services
The Max Planck House Heidelberg is a Guesthouse used jointly by the four Max Planck Institutes in Heidelberg (the MPI for Medical Research, the MPI for Comparative Public Law and International Law, the MPI for Nuclear Physics and the MPI for Astronomy).
Library services
Scientific service - library, information technology, public relations and media
ICT services
Technical units - precision mechanics shops, engineering design office, electronics shops, building services
Medical services
Safety - occupational safety, dangerous goods and waste, laser protection, radiation protection
Campus life
The Institute’s large campus is situated 200 m above the city in the forest. The main buildings are the Walther Bothe and the Wolfgang Gentner Laboratories with labs and offices. In the centre of the campus, there is the library with a lecture hall for 200 persons and a seminar room suitable for small conferences. The experimental hall complex is the largest building on the campus, which is completed by the two workshop buildings as well as guest houses and several other buildings. Neighbour to the south is the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL).
Sports facilities
In Jymmin, fitness machines are modified in a way that movement strength on the abdominal trainer, pull bar or stepper creates a wide range of sounds. Software for music composition developed at MPI CBS and a related sensor system enable users to produce a unique accompaniment from each fitness machine. The exerciser becomes the composer and the machines their instruments.