Tuesday, November 4, 2008

International PhD Programs in Life Sciences - University of Zurich

International Ph.D. Programs
Life Sciences

The Life Science Zurich Graduate School consists of nine highly competitive
Ph.D. programs, run jointly by the ETH Zurich and the University of Zurich. 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. Ph.D.
studies usually last 3-4 years.

Education: 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.

Application: 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:
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/index.php?id=108

Application deadlines are December 1 2008 and July 1 2009.

Contact details:
Dr. Susanna Bachmann
Life Science Zurich Graduate School
University of Zurich
Institute of Molecular Biology
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zurich.

Email: gradschool@lifescience.uzh.ch
http://www.lifescience-graduateschool.ch/