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 July 2023 deadline:

Virtual interviews: Wednesday through Friday of week 36, 2023 (6-8 September 2023)

Flexible in-person visits between 18 September - 27 October 2023.

1 November 2023 deadline:

Virtual interviews: Wednesday through Friday of week 50, 2023 (13-15 December 2023)

In-person visits Wednesday through Friday of week 3, 2024 (17-19 January 2024)

1 May 2024 deadline:

Virtual interviews: Wednesday through Friday of week 24, 2024 (12-14 June 2024)

In-person visits Wednesday through Friday of week 28, 2024 (8-12 July 2024)

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.