Max Planck Society
The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is an independent, nonprofit scientific research organization with its headquarters in Munich, Germany.
Max Planck Gesellschaft
Since its establishment, 31 Nobel laureates have emerged from the ranks of its scientists, putting it on par with the best and most prestigious research institutions worldwide.
As proof of the outstanding research conducted at Max Planck Institutes, more than 13,000 publications appear each year in internationally recognized scientific journals – many of which are among the most-cited publications in their relevant field.
What is the basis of this success? Max Planck Institutes are built around the world’s leading researchers. These scientists are free to define their own research questions and are provided the best working conditions and resources to pursue these questions.
“Insight must precede application.” — Max Planck
With an annual operating budget of $1.8 billion, 83 institutes located mainly in Germany and now in the United States, and a staff of 21,000, including scientists, doctoral students, student assistants, research fellows and visiting scientists, the Max Planck Society pioneers research at the frontiers of human knowledge in the natural sciences, life sciences, social sciences, and the humanities.
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