Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Climate Science in Switzerland
Phd Positions in climate science in switzerland
3 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in climate science in Switzerland include WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, University of Lausanne and École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne.
WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF
Switzerland
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5 days ago
The WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research SLF, part of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research WSL and the ETH Domain, is offering a PhD position in the Alpine Remote Sensing group at the CERC research centre in Davos, Switzerland, starting in January 2027. The doctoral researcher will develop, test, and implement new methods for investigating large deep-seated landslides in the Southern Swiss Alps. The project combines fieldwork, monitoring, remote sensing, a...
Geology
Remote Sensing
Geography
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5 days ago
University of Lausanne
Closing soon
Switzerland
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1 week ago
Closing soon
PhD opportunity in Mountain Tourism and Politics at the Institute of Geography and Sustainability (IGD), University of Lausanne . The position is based at the University of Lausanne’s campus in Sion (Bramois), Switzerland , in the Swiss Alps, and is offered as a Graduate Assistant / PhD Candidate (80%) . The project focuses on contemporary challenges in mountain tourism and is a strong fit for candidates interested in geography , tourism studies , sociology , political science , environmental sc...
Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
+5 more
1 week ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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1 week ago
EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland is offering a full-time PhD position within the Plant Ecology Research Laboratory (PERL) focused on forest ecophysiology , remote sensing , forest ecology , and plant responses to drought . The project will study how forest canopy temperature and spectral properties reflect tree physiological responses to increasing atmospheric drought and soil water limitation. The research combines field ecophysiology, forest drought experiments, thermal and spectral remote sensin...
Environmental Science
Biology
Remote Sensing
+6 more
1 week ago
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Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Adjunct Assistant Professor for Tracer Hydrogeology
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
Switzerland
Research Interests
Hydrogeology
Hydrology
Ecohydrology
Groundwater Modeling
Water Resource Management
Professor
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Environmental Economics
Agricultural Economics
Decision Making
Controlled Environment Agriculture
Multi-criteria Decision Analysis
Professor
University of Bern
Switzerland
Research Interests
Hydrology
Hydrogeology
Ecohydrology
Climate Dynamics
Hydrometeorology
Professors you could contact
Climate and Environmental Physics Physics Institute and Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research
Switzerland
Research Interests
Climate Science
Environmental Chemistry
Biogeochemistry
Carbon Sequestration
Climate Dynamics
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Climate Science
Political Sociology
Open Science
Social Science
Science Policy
Senior Scientist & Lecturer
ETH Zürich, Institute for Atmospheric and Climate Science
Switzerland
Research Interests
Climatology
Climate Science
Climate Dynamics
Climate Change
Evapotranspiration
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.