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
deadline: 7 May
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Montpellier, France
Disciplines
Biodiversity & Conservation Agriculture Environmental SciencesWhat students do after studying
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
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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