International Ph.D. Programs – Life Science Zurich Graduate School, Switzerland

Switzerland – The Life Science Zurich Graduate School houses several Ph.D. programs that cover distinct areas of the life sciences. Each program offers research and education opportunities in a stimulating international environment for ambitious students who wish to work towards a Ph.D. degree.

Accepted students perform their research project in one of the participating research groups of their favorite program, according to their scientific interest. Advanced teaching and training courses are offered throughout the curriculum. The program language is English throughout.
Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field before starting the Ph.D. program. Applicants accepted for the program will have to register with either the University of Zurich or ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of their future research group.
Research groups within the Life Science Zurich Graduate School provide financial support in accordance with the Ph.D. student salary set by the Swiss National Science Foundation (at present CHF 40’800.- in the 1st year; 43’800.- in the 2nd year; 46’800.- in the 3rd and 4th year).
Application deadlines: July 1st and December 1st
Ph.D. studies usually last 3-4 years
Our web pages provide detailed information for submission of application. Please refer to the guidelines as we only take into consideration applications received in the required format. Submission of application only via Internet at
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/application.html
Contact Person: Dr. Susanna Bachmann
Tel: ++41 44 635 31 35
E-Mail: gradschool(at)lifescience.uzh.ch
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