Homepage Newsroom Research Policy Gerald Haug appointed new Leopoldina President December 11, 2019 Research Policy The Max Planck Director will take over the leadership of the National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina in March 2020 more The first doctoral researchers start at the Max Planck Schools September 11, 2019 Research Policy Support for young researchers The selection and admission process for the first round of applications of the Max Planck Schools has been completed. more Scientists call for modernization of EU gene-editing legislation July 29, 2019 Plant Research (B&M) Research Policy 117 research facilities appeal to the newly elected bodies to remove obstacles for breeding new plant varieties more Support for returning researchers in Argentina July 04, 2019 International Research Policy The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the Max Planck Society and the National Scientific and Technical Research Council in Argentina (CONICET) are bundling their support for Argentinian junior researchers returning to their home country more Second term for Max Planck President Martin Stratmann June 27, 2019 Research Policy The Max Planck Society's Senate confirms the incumbent President for the new term of office beginning in June 2020 more Show more