OpenFieldUniNE PhD in Chemical Ecology & Plant-Insect Interactions
World-class doctoral research at UniNE's flagship Laboratory of Fundamental and Applied Research in Chemical Ecology, unraveling how plants emit volatile signals to recruit predatory insects for natural crop pest control.
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 Biology, Ecology, Agronomy, or Organic Chemistry.
- English language proficiency
- Proficient scientific English (IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Practical research experience in plant volatile organic compound (VOC) analysis, chromatography, or insect behavior.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters from biological sciences faculty.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full 4-year SNSF research assistant contract: CHF 48,000/year plus specialized laboratory consumables and mass spectrometry access
- Application fee
- CHF 150 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- CHF 515/semester nominal registration fee.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 31, 2027 (Spring doctoral review)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Neuchâtel documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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