ʦapp Max Planck Honors Program Admissions

Max Planck building

The ʦapp Max Planck Honors Program is offered across three degrees at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior) and five concentrations at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College (Biology, Biology/Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience, Psychology). All ʦapp pursuing the above listed degrees are encouraged to apply. No experience is required.

This is a 2-year program that participants will typically apply during their sophomore year to begin the program during the fall semester of their junior year. Students admitted to the ʦapp-MPHP will need to designate 3-6 elective credits toward fulfilling the course requirements of the program, participate in mentored research, write a thesis, and defend the thesis publicly. Students who successfully complete the ʦapp-MPHP will receive a designation of “ʦapp Max Planck Honors” on their final transcript.

Application Deadlines

CoS and WHC Students:
  • Oct. 30, annually
  • Apr. 30, annually
National Merit Scholars, Finalists, and Semifinalists:
  • Apply at any time of the year and acceptance will be on a rolling basis. Documentation supporting National Merit status will need to be submitted alongside the application.

Application Guidelines

Please direct application inquiries to ʦappMPHP@ʦapp.EDU

For CoS and WHC Students:
  • Submit an Application – opens one month before deadlines
  • Please have a faculty member provide a recommendation for you via the Faculty Recommendation Form or send letter to ʦappMPHP@ʦapp.EDU
  • If you are currently working in a lab (not required), please have your PI submit a Faculty Mentor Form
For National Merit Scholars, Finalists, and Semifinalists applying on a rolling basis:

Please send completed forms and documentation to ʦappMPHP@ʦapp.EDU:

  • Send completed , transcript (unofficial), and documentation of National Merit Status to ʦappMPHP@ʦapp.EDU
  • Please have a faculty member provide a recommendation for you via the recommender form or letter. The faculty member can email recommendation to ʦappMPHP@ʦapp.EDU

Application Materials

For Students:
  • Submit an
For Faculty:
  • Submit a
  • Submit a

Please note: Non-MPHP program ʦapp may sign up for courses with instructor permission.