PhDNet Statement on DW and Der Spiegel Reportage on Power Abuse

We at PostdocNet stand firmly against all forms of bullying and harassment.  We believe these issues demand urgent attention—not only within the MPGS but across academia as a whole.

On March 12, 2025 Deutsche Welle together with Der Spiegel released the documentary "How Germany’s Elite Research Institution Fails Young Scientists." The documentary investigates allegations of misconduct by senior scientific staff at Max Planck Institutes. We at PostdocNet stand firmly against all forms of bullying and harassment.  We believe these issues demand urgent attention—not only within the MPGS but across academia as a whole.

Please find here the link to PhdNet statement released on this topic.