Overview

Key facts:

This 3-year PhD in Plant Science and Policy program at the ETH Zurich - Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, introduces students in block courses and workshops to theory, tools and skills for advancing policy and then applying these in various case studies.

Each course is organized as a series of lectures, literature studies, and group work. Real-life case studies and exchange with external experts, policy-makers and politicians provide hands-on experience. Opportunities and expectations for networking are central to the training program. Students are further encouraged to attend at least one national or international conference addressing policy topics in natural sciences.

Accreditation

The program is fully accredited within the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Evidence-based Policy-making

Stakeholder Engagement

Communicating Science

Building Political Support

Contributing to Policy Action – Analysis and Communication of Risks and Uncertainties

Understanding Policy Evaluation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

More details

There is a rolling admission policy for the doctorate: you can contact a potential supervisor and submit your application at any time.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Credits

12 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Economics & Policy Botany View 3 other PhDs in Environmental Economics & Policy in Switzerland

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a university Master's degree (or equivalent) before starting the Science & Policy program. Please note that degrees from Universities of Applied Sciences (Fachhochschulen) are not accepted.

Applicants must have strong English skills.

Tuition Fee

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International

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 36 months.
National

1460 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 730 CHF per semester during 36 months.

compulsory semester fee: CHF 42

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.