PhD in Climate-Adapted Viticulture & Grapevine Genomics

Doctoral research candidate investigating drought tolerance gene expression in Vitis vinifera rootstocks under experimental FACE (Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment) conditions.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: Master of Science in plant biology, viticulture, agronomy, or molecular genetics with minimum grade 2.0
English language proficiency: Fluent scientific English (IELTS 6.5+)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: MSc thesis abstract, 5-page research proposal, and curriculum vitae
Recommendation letters: 2 letters of recommendation from university faculty

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

Financial support / stipend: TV-H E13 (65%) scientific employee contract approx. €33,000/year plus social benefits for 3 years
Application fee: €0
Tuition / joining costs: €0 tuition (approx. €330/semester semester fee)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: November 30, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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