The STARS program at Charles University provides fully funded PhD positions to ensure excellent education and an adequate income to PhD students of the Faculty of Science.
STARS, Ph.D.
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Overview
Faculty of Science, Charles University belongs to the leading research institutions in the Czech Republic. We are proud of our rich history and the number of famous scientists who have worked here (including the Nobel prize laureates Einstein and Heyrovsky). The members of our research groups are authors or co-authors of hundreds of publications in the most prestigious journals including Nature and Science. Do you want to contribute to new discoveries in science? Join us in the STARS program!
The STARS program at Charles University aims to attract the best students from abroad, as well as from the Czech Republic.
As STARS PhD students you have access to
- Supervision
- Advanced methodological courses
- High-tech laboratories and core facilities
- Soft skills training
- Czech language courses for foreign students
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
We offer 53 fully funded PhD positions in following fields:
- biology
- chemistry
- geology
- geography
- enviromental studies
English Language Requirements
This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
- Get a free IELTS practice test
- Schedule a TOEFL® test
Academic Requirements
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This programme does not recognise GRE® scores.
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General Requirements
The STARS program is open to all applicants who hold a master‘s degree or equivalent in sciences, medicine, pharmacology etc.
Tuition Fee
Positions are free from tuitions, they are fully funded by The Faculty of Science.
Living costs
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Prague, Czech Republic
15441 - 26250 CZK/monthLiving Costs -
Liberec, Czech Republic
12000 - 17500 CZK/monthLiving Costs -
Podebrady, Czech Republic
11000 - 16500 CZK/monthLiving Costs -
Mariánské Lázne, Czech Republic
11000 - 16500 CZK/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
The STARS program guarantees that the student will receive at least 20 500 CZK/month (equivalent of cca 800 EUR/month). The actual income may exceed this amount, depending on specific funding of each individual project.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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