Collaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Nursing and Health Sciences (Joint HESAV / UNIL)

Four-year joint doctoral candidacy conducted between HESAV and the Faculty of Biology and Medicine at UNIL, exploring palliative care interventions, patient safety culture, and healthcare ethics.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in Health Sciences, Nursing, or related field with distinction
English language proficiency: French C1 and English B2/C1
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Master's thesis demonstrating qualitative or quantitative healthcare research design
Recommendation letters: Two academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: CHF 48,000/year doctoral research contract funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF)
Application fee: CHF 150
Tuition / joining costs: Covered by joint university partnership

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 1, 2026 (2027 cohort)
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official Haute École de Santé Vaud (HESAV) documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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