Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism, Ph.D. | ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology | Zürich, Switzerland
48 months
Duration
1500 CHF/year
1500 CHF/year
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About

The PhD Program in Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology offers an extensive and challenging post-graduate education for graduate students in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, structural biology and related areas from all over the world.

Overview

About the program

With this Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism program, we seek to attract the most promising and ambitious students with a Master in life sciences from all over the world who wish to work towards a PhD in structural biology and related fields.

Students accepted to the program at ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology will benefit from a comprehensive training program and a productive and stimulating working atmosphere. They will get the opportunity to pursue a challenging research project in a leading research group.

Programme Structure

Research groups include:
  • Structure determination of protein-RNA complexes involved in alternative-splicing by NMR spectroscopy
  • Macromolecular assemblies involved in central cellular processes: protein synthesis and fatty acid synthesis
  • Imaging cellular structures
  • Computational structural biology
  • Mechanisms of ion transport across membranes: The structural biology of ion channels and ion transporters
  • Bioinorganic and biological chemistry
  • Folding and function of supramolecular systems and membrane proteins
  • Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy Platform (BNSP)

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
100

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
100

Other requirements

General requirements

The condition for admission to the doctorate at ETH Zurich is basically a university Master's degree recognised by ETH. The Master's degree must be completed before the registration for the doctorate.

  • Online registration form
  • Confirmation of doctoral thesis supervision
  • Request supervision by Privatdozent or Adjunct Professor, if necessary
  • Request & concept for doctoral thesis outside ETH domain, if necessary
  • Academic transcripts, diploma certificates & diploma supplements
  • Passport copy
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Declaration of consent

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees
  • International

    1500 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 750 CHF per semester during 48 months.
  • National

    1500 CHF/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 750 CHF per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for Zürich

1920 - 2572 CHF /month
Living costs

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

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biomolecular Structure and Mechanism.

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 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1350 EUR
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
ELES-Scholarship (Ernst-Ludwig-Ehrlich-Studienwerk)
Merit-based Need-based

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Austria’s Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based

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Leopold Figl Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based

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Mozida Foundation
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
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
Merit-based 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
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
Merit-based

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iVisa
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
Merit-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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IvyPanda
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
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General Scholarships

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Biotin Xtreme Hair Care
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