IOCB Prague PhD Scholarship for International Students – Call for Applications 2025

The Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry (IOCB Prague), Czech Republic, is inviting talented international students to apply for its 2025 PhD Scholarship Program. This prestigious opportunity provides funding and research support to highly motivated students seeking to advance their careers in life sciences, chemistry, and related fields.

About the IOCB Prague PhD Scholarship

The PhD Scholarship at IOCB Prague supports outstanding students with a strong academic background and research potential. Scholars will work on cutting-edge projects in a world-class scientific environment, gaining access to:

State-of-the-art laboratories and advanced technologies
Collaborations with prestigious global research centers
Industry partnerships with major commercial players

Comprehensive training and mentorship from leading scientists

Eligible Fields

Students can apply for PhD positions in the following fields:
CHEM: Organic and Medicinal Chemistry
BIO: Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Molecular Biology
PHYS: Analytical, Physical, and Computational Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Hold a Master’s degree (MSc) or equivalent in life sciences, chemistry, or a related field.
Demonstrate strong research potential, independence, and motivation.
Have an excellent academic track record.

Selection Criteria

Step 1: Submit an online application including:

Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter explaining research interests and motivation

Academic Transcripts (BSc & MSc degrees)

Step 2: Shortlisted candidates will be invited for face-to-face interviews at IOCB Prague on 20 March 2025.

Step 3: Final selection results will be announced by 4 April 2025.

Eligible Countries

Applicants from all countries are welcome to apply.

Benefits of the IOCB Prague PhD Scholarship

Competitive salary provided by IOCB Prague
University scholarship from partner universities
Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and cutting-edge technologies
Opportunities for global collaboration with top research centers and industry leaders

How to Apply

Note that the application deadline is 3 March 2025

Review available PhD projects and select up to three.
Prepare application documents:

CV
Cover Letter

BSc & MSc transcripts
Submit your application online via the official application portal by 3 March 2025.
Await notification of shortlisting (by 11 March 2025).

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