Work involving colloids and interfaces can draw on several scientific disciplines, so a broad statement of interest may not show where your contribution lies. Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces scholarships give applicants an opportunity to define the materials, processes, or questions they want to investigate.

Previous award recipients connected with the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces explain how they linked laboratory experience and academic preparation to a focused proposal. Their accounts can guide you in presenting interdisciplinary work without losing the central research objective.