Mission statement

    The Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics is a world-leading research institute devoted to interdisciplinary studies of the science of language and communication, including departments on genetics, psychology, development, neurobiology and multimodality of these fundamental human abilities.

    We fuel scientific progress, inform societal decisions, and broaden access to cutting-edge knowledge - pushing forward a vision for a scientific world where everyone is seen, heard and valued. We are a breeding ground for academic talent.

    Our collective power brings minds in motion, shaping the landscape of thought.