Research Policy

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

Guidelines on ‘Responsible Research and Development of Artificial Intelligence’ adopted by the Senate of the Max Planck Society more

In February 2024, the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology in Halle, in agreement with the management of the Max Planck Society, terminated its working relationship with the Lebanese-Australian guest researcher Ghassan Hage. Hage subsequently filed a legal challenge with the Labour Court contesting his dismissal. more