Overview

This GAIA - Biodiversity, Agriculture, Food, Environment, Land, Water programme offered by l'Institut Agro Montpellier brings together several higher education partners and research units to support advanced study across agronomy, biology, health, earth sciences, and technological fields. It offers a structured environment with numerous research teams and supervisors, enabling candidates to engage in diverse scientific areas such as ecology, biotechnology, geosciences, and environmental systems.

Key Facts

Doctoral work is based on an individual research project carried out within a research unit under academic supervision, complemented by additional training approved by the school. The programme supports knowledge creation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development, while also offering opportunities such as teaching missions alongside research activities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry and Physico-chemistry of Bioproducts and Food
Plant Biology and Breeding
Evolutionary Biology and Ecology
Biotechnology and Microbiology
Functional Ecology and Ecophysiology
Health Ecology and Epidemiology
Agronomical Sciences
Water and Earth Sciences
Process Engineering of Materials and Food

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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More details

deadline: 7 May

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Montpellier, France

Disciplines

Biodiversity & Conservation Agriculture Environmental Sciences

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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.

Other requirements

General requirements

Apply to a maximum of three subjects
Arrange selected subjects in order of priority
Contact the thesis director (HDR-accredited) before applying
Complete all application steps in the required order
Fill in all requested information and motivation section (mandatory)
Submit a dated and signed application file
Upload a single PDF file with all documents in the required order
Include in the PDF: Application file (with cover letter, dated and signed), CV, Academic transcripts (L1, L2, L3 + M1, M2 or equivalent) and ranking

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Tuition Fees

Living costs

Montpellier

France

917 - 1246 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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