Faculty of Biology and Earth Sciences of the Jagiellonian
University in Kraków, Poland invites applications for a new PhD Programme in
Biology
The degree programme is carried out in English, within a
full-time, four-year system. The Programme of studies covers courses
representing various areas of biological sciences, includes training in modern
methodology and mastering skills useful in a professional academic and
non-academic career.
PhD students are recruited to the specific research topics
offered by potential doctoral advisors. The list of topics is available on the
Programme webpage: http://www.binoz.uj.edu.pl/studia/phd_biology/recruitment
Doctoral dissertations leading to a scientific Doctoral
title in the discipline of Biology or Ecology are prepared under the
supervision of the Faculty members, who may provide expertise in anthropology,
ecosystem studies, biochemistry, biology of reproduction, biodiversity,
evolutionary ecology, ecotoxicology, endocrinology, genetics, immunology,
microbiology, mycology, neurobiology, oncology, taxonomy and management of
natural resources. More detailed information is available on the webpages of
the three Institutes:
Each student of the 2017/2018 cohort will be granted
financial resources for 1-2 foreign
internships and a conference, and will receive a net-scholarship 2000 PLN
monthly for 4 years of study. Each year, the best 50% of students will be offered
an additional 1500 PLN monthly doctoral scholarships. There are also
possibilities of receiving additional scholarships offered within the research
grants of the scientific advisors.
Candidates eligible to apply for the Programme are the
holders of a higher education diploma (Master degree or its equivalent)* in
the field of natural sciences. Candidate registration takes place from 16
August 2017 to 6 September 2017, entrance interviews will be carried
out on 18 September 2017.
*or be grantees of the “Diamentowy Grant”
