February 08, 2016 | News

Welcome!

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The MPIDR welcomes the new cohort of the MaxNetAging Research School. Since February 1, 2016, 12 participants from six countries have been staying at the Institute for six months.

The MaxNetAging Research School (MNARS) is a stipend program launched by the MaxNetAging Network. The stipend program provides funding for doctoral and postdoctoral students from various academic backgrounds. This year's cohort includes researchers from various disciplines such as psychology, human development, neurosciences, social anthropology, demography, public health and policy studies. All of them will devote their research to the multi-faceted topic of aging.

At the beginning of the first year, the PhD students and postdocs spend an initial period of six months at the MPIDR. During this time, the fellows are provided with basic instruction to extend their specialization towards a broader perspective on aging research. Following the initial period, the PhD students and postdocs continue their education and research projects at the Max Planck Institute they are affiliated with.