admissions

The FAU Max Planck Honors Program is offered across three degrees at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Science (Biology, Psychology, Neuroscience & Behavior) and 4 concentrations at the Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College (Biology, Biology/Chemistry, Neuroscience, Psychology). All students 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 “FAU Max Planck Honors” on their final transcript.

Application Deadlines

Students who already have a faculty research mentor:

• May 31 – Will start the program during following fall semester
• October 30 – Will start the program during the following spring semester

Students who do not have a faculty research mentor:

• May 31 – Will start the program during the following fall semester

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 Materials

For Students:

• Submit an Application

For Faculty:

• Submit a Faculty Recommendation Form
• Submit a Faculty Mentor Form

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