Overview

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

Programme Structure

We offer 49 fully-funded PhD positions in the following fields:

Biology

Chemistry

Geology

Geography

Environmental Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-03-13 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry Biology Geology View 3 other PhDs in Geology in Czech Republic

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

The STARS program is open to all applicants who hold a master‘s degree or equivalent in sciences, medicine, pharmacology etc.

You can choose up to three projects (see Open calls) for which you can then apply through an online application form.

The program is competitive. The supervisors of the individual PhD projects will shortlist eligible applicants, who will then be interviewed.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Prague

15441 - 26241 CZK /month

Living 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 20500 CZK/month (equivalent of cca 800 EUR/month). The actual income may exceed this amount, depending on the 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.