OpenFieldUZH Life Science Zurich Graduate School (LSZGS) PhD Fellowships
Joint graduate school between UZH and ETH Zurich offering 17 specialized PhD programs ranging from Cancer Biology and Neurosciences to Systems Biology and Biomolecular Structure.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Genetics, or Neuroscience with superior grades.
- English language proficiency
- Demonstrated English fluency (IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL 100).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Documented laboratory research experience and strong scientific motivation.
- Recommendation letters
- Two confidential academic letters of evaluation.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded: Salaried employment contract (CHF 48,000 to CHF 54,000/year gross) plus Swiss social benefits for 3 to 4 years
- Application fee
- CHF 0 application fee for LSZGS program
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 0 tuition fees (covered through employment contract).
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 1, 2026 (Winter track) / May 1, 2027 (Summer track)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Zurich documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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