OpenFieldUni Bern PhD in Space Exploration and Planetary Science
Three to four-year research doctorate at the Space Research & Planetary Sciences division participating directly in ESA and NASA missions (JUICE, CHEOPS, Comet Interceptor).
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 Physics, Astrophysics, or Aerospace Engineering with high honors.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Master's thesis or experience in mass spectrometry, space instrumentation, or exoplanet atmospheric models.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Salaried SNSF research assistant contract: CHF 50,000 to CHF 55,000/year gross for 3 to 4 years
- Application fee
- CHF 100 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 750/semester.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Departmental vacancy round)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Bern documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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