International Helmholtz Graduate School for Plasma Physics

The International Helmholtz Graduate School for Plasma Physics is a graduate school for doctoral candidates at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching and Greifswald, and its partner universities, the University of Greifswald, Auburn University, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Associated partners are the Leibniz Institute for Plasma Science and Technology (INP) in Greifswald and the Leibniz Computational Center (LRZ) in Garching.
 

HEPP aims to provide a coherent framework at IPP and the participating universities for qualifying a new generation of internationally competitive doctoral candidates in the field of plasma physics, fusion research, computational physics, surface science and plasma technology.

The intention of HEPP is to prepare the doctoral candidates for careers in a range of fusion related fields, i.e. for taking over leading positions in research, management and policy, technology development, or consulting and education. Graduate education in HEPP is structured, systematic and adapted to the individual needs of the doctoral candidates.

Mission Statement

It is the goal of HEPP to provide excellent working conditions for your PhD research in the field of plasma physics, fusion research, computational physics and surface science.

All members of HEPP have agreed on the 'Terms of good practice in doctoral training in the International Helmholtz Graduate School for Plasma Physics' (see left column).

The HEPP combines a stimulating intellectual environment, access to state-of-the art laboratory equipment and supercomputers, and a dedicated training program with a broad spectrum of summer schools, special lectures, colloquia and workshops.

The know-how of the two universities, the associated partner institutes and the two sites of the Max-Planck Institute for Plasma Physics is brought together to provide the basis for cutting edge research and education.