Application Process

If you want to apply to the Life Science Zurich Graduate School you are welcome to do so via our online application tool.

Applications sent by e-mail are not accepted.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent from a university in the field of Natural Sciences. You can also apply if you receive your master's degree within 6 - 9 months after the application deadline. In this case, please upload a copy of your Bachelor's degree or an academic transcript.

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The Life Science Zurich Graduate School can offer 80-100 PhD projects for each recruitment round. These are visible to all short-listed candidates.

Assessment and selection procedure

Applicants will be assessed on the basis of their application and the letters of recommendation. Short-listed candidates will participate in a round of online interviews and may thereafter be invited for an in-person visit in Zurich. Travel expenses will be reimbursed and free accommodation in Zurich is provided.

Next interview dates

1 May 2025 deadline:

Virtual interviews: Wednesday through Friday of week 24, 2025 (11-13 June 2025)

In-person visits: Wednesday through Friday of week 28, 2025 (9-11 July 2025)

1 November 2025 deadline:

Virtual interviews: Wednesday through Friday of week 50, 2025 (10-12 December 2025)

In-person visits: Wednesday through Friday of week 3, 2026 (14-16 January 2026)

Registration

After having found a position in one of our programs you will have to register with either the University of Zurich or the ETH Zurich, depending on the affiliation of your future mentor.