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University of Geneva

Fully funded PhD positions in Life Sciences at the University of Geneva University of Geneva in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

All research groups within the PhD School provide financial support sufficient to cover the cost of living in Geneva. Applicants for Swiss Excellence fellowships are encouraged to apply directly to PIs if the fellowship deadline is earlier than the PhD School call deadline.

Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

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Switzerland

University

University of Geneva

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Ecology
Environmental Science
Biomedical Engineering
Medicine
Biophysics
Biology
Medical Science
Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Physics
Biomedicine

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About this position

Fully funded PhD positions are available at the PhD School of Life Sciences, University of Geneva, Switzerland. The school spans the Faculties of Medicine and Science and offers doctoral training across six competitive programs: Molecular Bioscience, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ecology and Evolution, Physics of Biology, and Genomics and Digital Health.

Students can join one of 199 research groups and benefit from a structured training environment, mentoring and evaluation, and additional course modules for professional development. The working language is English, and the PhD typically lasts four years.

Eligibility: applicants must hold or expect to receive a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field and should have at least B2-level English.

Funding: research groups provide financial support sufficient to cover the cost of living in Geneva. Swiss Excellence fellowship applicants are advised to contact PIs directly if the fellowship deadline is earlier than the PhD School deadline.

Application cycle: there are two calls each year, on April 1 (Summer Call) and November 1 (Winter Call). The next deadline is 2026-11-01. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to record a video presentation and attend on-site visits in January 2027.

Contact: Dr Stephanie Morand ([email protected]) for BIOMO, ECOVO, PHARM, and PHYVI programs; Dr Patrycja Lurie ([email protected]) for BIOMED and GESAN programs.

Funding details

All research groups within the PhD School provide financial support sufficient to cover the cost of living in Geneva. Applicants for Swiss Excellence fellowships are encouraged to apply directly to PIs if the fellowship deadline is earlier than the PhD School call deadline.

What's required

Applicants must hold or expect to receive a Master’s degree or equivalent from a university in a relevant field. A minimum B2 level of English is required.

How to apply

Apply through the application portal and follow the FAQs and instructions for applicants. There are two annual calls; the next deadline is 2026-11-01. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to submit a video presentation and attend on-site visits in January 2027.

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