PhD Opportunities in Ecology, Evolution, Genetic Resources and Paleobiology at GAIA Doctoral School Université de Montpellier in France

PhD opportunities are open through the GAIA Doctoral School competition in the EERGP track (Ecology, Evolution, Genetic Resources, Paleobiology). The call includes 41 PhD topics spanning biodiversity, climate change impacts, evolutionary biology, genetics, phylogenetics, conservation, species interactions, adaptation, population dynamics, and AI applications in ecology and genetic diversity.

Research themes mentioned in the post include plant evolution, paleo-biodiversity, animal behavior, genomics, ecosystem resilience, marine and terrestrial conservation, and data-driven biology. The GAIA page also shows a broad set of doctoral topics across ecology, evolution, plant sciences, microbiology, host-pathogen interactions, and environmental change.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in biology, environmental science, earth science, computer science, and quantitative approaches to ecological and evolutionary research. The post does not specify stipend amount or exact funding package in the excerpt, but it is presented as a doctoral competition with topic-based applications.

Deadline: 7 May 2026.

How to apply: Visit the GAIA portal, review the EERGP PhD topics, and follow the doctoral school application instructions. Submit your application before the deadline through the linked application space.