Facts and Figures

Some 350 people are employed at the institute, including about 130 scientists and about 50 junior scientists (including IMPRS students).

In addition, the MPE maintains an active guest programme, which brings 60-70 external scientists to MPE for varying durations.

The MPE is also active in scientific and vocational training. On average, there are 10-15 students were working on their master thesis and about 10 apprentices in the administration and expecially the institute's workshop.

The exact numbers for each year can be found in the annual statistic below.

Cover image of the MPE annual statistics for 2024: Numerous people gather in the entrance area of the MPE on Open Day.
Complete annual statistics of 2024 including publication lists more
Cover image of the MPE Annual Statistics 2023: View of the MPE building with trees in the foreground
Complete annual statistics of 2023 including publication lists more
Cover image of the MPE Annual Statistics 2022: MPE entrance area with reception and staircase seen from above
Complete annual statistics of 2022 including publication lists more
Cover image of the MPE Annual Statistics 2021, architecture of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, with glass façade and steel girders.
Complete annual statistics of 2021 including publication lists more
The image features a modern building facade partially covered by trees, accompanied by text mentioning the Annual Statistics 2020 from the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics.
Complete annual statistics of 2020 including the publication lists more
Cover of the 2019 annual statistics of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, showing a modern entrance area with seating and information material.
Complete annual statistics of 2019 including the publication lists more

Cover image of the MPE Annual Statistics 2018 with an exterior view of the institute. In the foreground, a round stele with the institute's name.
Complete annual statistics of 2018 including the publication lists. more
Hallway at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics featuring scientific instruments and exhibits. The image includes the text "Annual Statistics 2017."
Complete annual statistics of 2017 including the publication lists. more
The building of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics is surrounded by trees, with a river flowing in front of it. Text: ‘Annual statistics 2016’.
Complete annual statistics of 2016 including the publication lists.
Modern building of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, with glass canopy and staircase in the entrance area, annual statistics for 2015.
Complete annual statistics of 2015 including the publication lists.
The modern architecture of the Max Planck Institute, surrounded by nature and a small stream. Annual Statistics 2014
Complete annual statistics of 2014 including the publication lists.
Cover image of the MPE Annual Statistics 2013, façade of an MPE annex building with bicycles in front of the entrance


Complete annual statistics of 2013 including the publication lists.
The cover of the MPE Annual Statistics 2012 shows a modern staircase in the institute building with a cosmic mural in the background.


Complete annual statistics of 2012 including the publication lists.
A stone roundabout for sitting outside the institute, surrounded by lush greenery; title: Annual Statistics 2011.


Complete annual statistics of 2011 including the publication lists.
 
The modern building of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, surrounded by green countryside and flowering plants. Annual statistics for 2010.



Complete annual statistics of 2010 including the publication lists.
 
The modern building of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics, surrounded by green countryside and flowering plants. Annual statistics for 2010.



Complete annual statistics of 2009 including the publication lists.
 
Cover image of the MPE Annual Report 2008: a modern glass structure connects two parts of the MPE building across a stream.



Complete annual statistics of 2008 including the publication lists.
A modern building with large windows stands next to a lush tree. Text above: ‘Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics’, below: ‘Annual Statistics 2007’.



Complete annual statistics of 2007 including the publication lists.



Statistics of the years before 2007 are part of the annual reports of those years.

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