Welcome to the Max Planck Institute
for Demographic Research
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) in Rostock is one of the leading demographic research centers in the world.
Headed by the directors Joshua R. Goldstein and James W. Vaupel researchers from all over the world investigate demographic change, aging, fertility, biological demography and other issues at the forefront of population research.
The MPIDR is part of the Max Planck Society, the internationally renowned German research society.
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February 20, 2012
Fellowships for European Doctoral School of Demography
The European Doctoral School of Demography (EDSD) invites applications for school year 2012-2013. more
December 21, 2011
Auszubildende/r zum/zur Fachinformatiker/in Fachrichtung Systemintegration
Das MPIDR sucht zum 1. September 2012 eine/n Auszubildende/n more
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February 21, 2012 | City of Young Scientists 2013
Rostock in the race for the title
Rostock and Jena are the finalists in the annual competition. The prize is awarded to cities that have made exceptional efforts to get young people interested in science. more
February 14, 2012 | News
Congratulations!
Karin Tesching has defended her thesis successfully at the University of Stockholm. She analysed the interrelations between a woman’s educational trajectory and her childbearing behaviour. more
February 6, 2012 | News
Young Investigator Award for Eva Kibele
Eva Kibele will be awarded the Young Investigator Award of the German Society for Demography. She investigated mortality on a regional-level. more
February 3, 2012 | In the Press
MaxNetAging in the Irish Times
The geriatrician Desmond O´Neill has published an article about this year's MaxNetAging conference in the Irish Times. He was impressed by the diversity of the research areas presented at the conference and the international nature of the meeting. more
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