Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science Campuses

The Göttingen Campus of the Max Planck Institute for Political and Social Science serves as the primary hub for advanced research and graduate training in political science, sociology, and related interdisciplinary fields. Established as a key institution within the Max Planck Society, it emphasizes empirical and theoretical analysis of contemporary societal challenges, fostering collaboration with nearby universities.

• Political Science and Comparative Politics
• Sociology and Social Theory
• Political Economy and Economic Sociology
• Democratic Governance and Institutional Analysis
• Migration, Inequality, and Social Change Studies
• Digital Transformation and Socio-Political Impacts
• Conflict Studies and International Relations

Graduate programs include structured doctoral training through the International Max Planck Research School, focusing on interdisciplinary approaches to economic sociology, political economy, and social history. Researchers engage in projects examining democratic backsliding, climate policy, and organizational studies, with opportunities for seminars, workshops, and international exchanges.