Overview
Activities are also open to doctoral students and researchers from other related fields. The education and training offer comprises acquirement of scientific tools (mainly analytical methods), soft skills, and a broad scientific background through courses, workshops and field excursions.
Program aims
The Mineral Sciences program at the University of Lausanne aims to enhance collaboration and scientific exchanges between the research groups of the CUSO universities. DPMS doctoral students are welcome to (co-)organise their own activities and develop networks of collaboration, and to present their research during annual DPMS meeting days.
Discussions with advanced researchers and with doctoral students from other universities give students the chance to discuss new scientific developments and to exchange methods, ideas and points of view.
Programme Structure
Disciplines:
- Mineralogy
- Petrology
- Geochemistry
- Geochronology
- Material sciences
- Archeometry
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
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Disciplines
Geology Natural Sciences View 3 other PhDs in Geology in SwitzerlandAcademic 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.
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- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
The courses are open to all Ph.D. students, however priority is given to DPMS participants, then to other Ph.D. students. Postdocs and diploma students are welcome depending on availability. Registration is mandatory.
Tuition Fee
Living costs for Lausanne
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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