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Rescue mission for Ukrainian science

June 30, 2026

Ukrainian female scientists are building bridges to Germany and Europe, thereby fostering academic freedom in Ukraine

Eight ERC Advanced Grants for Max Planck researchers

June 23, 2026

ERC-Grants Europe

Eight Max Planck Society scientists have been awarded Advanced Grants from the European Research Council (ERC) in its latest funding cycle, each receiving up to €2.5 million for a period of five years to conduct their research projects.

Six ERC Consolidator Grants for Max Planck

December 09, 2025

ERC-Grants Europe International Research Policy

Most successful German institution – ranked fifth in Europe

European Spinouts Report 2025: Max-Planck leads the way in Germany

December 01, 2025

In the top 20 research organisations in Europe for research-driven deep tech and life science spin-offs, the Max Planck Society (MPG) ranks second, just behind France’s CNRS, while Helmholtz follows in fifth and Fraunhofer in tenth

Strong as a team

November 06, 2025

ERC-Grants Europe Research Policy

Five ERC Synergy Grants awarded to Max Planck scientists this year

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MaxPlanckResearch 1/2026 Science Magazine - Focus: Therapies for Tomorrow

Medical therapies are constantly evolving. As part of our focus on the “Future of Medicine” Science Year, we are presenting new approaches in three areas. We describe how a team in Göttingen is advancing a treatment for cardiac arrhythmias that is far gentler than the painful electric shocks commonly used today. For mental health conditions, AI-powered apps could complement psychotherapy—researchers at various Max Planck Institutes are working on this. Finally, AI is also helping in the search for new antibiotics, which are to be produced from microorganisms using modified biochemical production lines.