Research Policy

Most successful German institution – ranked fifth in Europe more

Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited the Max Planck Institute of Microstructure Physics in Halle as part of his inaugural visit to Reiner Haseloff, Minister-President of Saxony-Anhalt more

Five ERC Synergy Grants awarded to Max Planck scientists this year more

Max Planck Society deepens scientific cooperation with Latin America more

This puts the MPG at the top of the European ranking more

Opportunities, hurdles, solutions more

Max Planck Society honours the work of SPD politician with its highest award more

From 24 to 26 June 2025, the Max Planck Society will host its annual meeting in Magdeburg, bringing together around 500 guests, including both internal members and external participants. The programme will feature a range of events and committee meetings, with two highlights at its core: the awarding of the Harnack Medal and the Plenary Assembly. more

Patrick Cramer speaks with Bram Wijlands, Managing Director of Max Planck Innovation, about researchers launching start-ups – and their exciting ventures. more

The central monitoring of decentralized gender equality strategies supports the good gender equality work in the institutes and facilities. more