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Ecology and Evolution University of Geneva

48 months
Duration
1000 CHF/year
1000 CHF/year
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About

Ecology and evolution are essential scientific fields in our understanding of life and biodiversity on Earth, and are of growing societal relevance. The doctoral program in Ecology and Evolution at the University of Geneva brings together world-class research groups in an active and innovative academic community.

Overview

About the program

The collaborative participation of various university departments, the Botanical Garden and the Museum of Natural History of Geneva reflects this interdisciplinary and vibrant academic environment. This Ecology and Evolution program is offered at the University of Geneva.

The scientific excellence of our internationally top ranked university is translated into a variety of high quality courses and activities. Moreover, participating students are eligible to join the activities organized by the University Conference of Occidental Switzerland (CUSO), enlarging their networking opportunities.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:

  • Understanding plant speciation and diversification patterns
  • Immunogenetics and human evolution
  • Plant and fungal systematics, evolution and biodiversity
  • Genomics and genetics in evolutionary perspective
  • Computational simulations in population genomics
  • Pharmacogenomics and human evolution
  • Microbial ecology
  • Diversity and evolution of tropical flora and vegetation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

What students do after studying

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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

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  • 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

    • Doctoral applicants must hold a Master's degree from a university and program recognized by UNIGE.
    • Applicants must also have a Bachelor's degree that they obtained after at least three years of study (no fewer than 180 ECTS credits) in a university and program recognized by UNIGE.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1000 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 48 months.
  • National

    1000 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 500 CHF per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Genève

1925 - 2850 CHF /month
Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Ecology and Evolution.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

Independent provider
Grant
3500 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
Postdoctoral Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1920 CHF
Deadline
Not specified
PHD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Swiss Confederation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Sep 2025
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2025
Essay Writing Contest from EduLegit
Merit-based Need-based

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Edulegit
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
09 Jul 2025
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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The Ramsay Centre
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Merit-based Need-based

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American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
20 May 2025
PlagiarismSearch 2025 Essay Contest
Merit-based

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PlagiarismSearch
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2025
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available

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