FAU Max Planck Honors 杏吧直播间 Admissions

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The FAU Max Planck Honors 杏吧直播间 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 杏吧直播间 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 FAU-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 FAU-MPHP will receive a designation of 鈥淔AU Max Planck Honors鈥 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 FAUMPHP@FAU.EDU

For CoS and WHC Students:
  • Submit an Application 鈥 opens one month before deadlines
  • Please have a faculty member provide a recommendation for you via the Faculty Recommendation Form or send letter to FAUMPHP@FAU.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 FAUMPHP@FAU.EDU:

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

Application Materials

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

Please note: Non-MPHP program 杏吧直播间 may sign up for courses with instructor permission.