EBI Training PhD Studies EMBL International PhD Programme

EMBL International PhD Programme - About the programme

The EMBL International PhD Programme provides advanced, interdisciplinary training in molecular biology and associated scientific disciplines. EMBL PhD students receive theoretical and practical training, and conduct a research project under the supervision of an EMBL faculty member, monitored by a Thesis Advisory Committee. The duration of PhD studies is normally 3.5 to 4 years.

Year 1	EMBL Predoctoral Core Course in Molecular Biology for all PhD students
	Nomination of a Thesis Advisory Committee to monitor student progress
	Submit and defend a Project Proposal ['Qualifying Assessment']
Year 2	Second annual report to the Thesis Advisory Committee
Year 3	Third annual report submitted to the Thesis Advisory Committee.
Year 3/4	Write and submit thesis; PhD awarded following committee approval and successful completion of an oral examination.

More detailed information is presented in the statutes of the International PhD Programme. Details on how to apply to the programme and important dates are given in our 'How to apply' page.

Useful publications

PhD brochure	Research at a Glance	EBI In a Nutshell