Application

The PhD Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics aims to attract ambitious and talented students who are interested in the methodological foundations of clinical and population-based biomedical research. Besides the applicants' qualifications, the availability of adequate PhD positions at a given time is a main criterion for successful acceptance. Students accepted into the program will perform their research project in one of the associated research groups, according to their scientific interest and available positions. Positions are full-time and located in Zurich.

Required qualifications:

• A Master's degree (MSc) or equivalent from a university before starting the PhD Program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics.
• Master thesis / MPH thesis equivalent to 30 ECTS or 900 research hours.
• Excellent knowledge of English.

Application procedure:

All applications have to be addressed to the Life Science Zurich Graduate School. There are two application deadlines per year, May 1 and November 1. To proceed to the application please click here.

After each deadline, we select the best candidates to be invited for an admissions interview. A list of vacancies is made available to all candidates selected for interview. Sometimes vacancies can also be found here. You do not need to find a supervisor in advance.

Final acceptance depends on:

• Passing the program admission interview.
• Getting a job offer of a PhD position in one of the participating research groups.
• Satisfying the formal admission requirements of UZH or ETHZ.

Accepted candidates should start their work within six months of acceptance to the program.

How often can you apply?

If your application got rejected, you are welcome to apply a second time to a PhD program of the LSZGS. However, please be aware that we will not accept a third application.

In case you have been shortlisted and have attended the interviews you cannot apply a second time irrespective of whether you have successfully passed or failed the admission interview.

In case you successfully passed the admission interview but you cannot find a job position within 6 months, you will lose your membership at the Life Science Zurich Graduate School.

You were directly offered a PhD position by a PI (Track 2):

Candidates who were directly offered a PhD position by a PI of the PhD program in Epidemiology and Biostatistics can apply for admission to the program via Track 2. For more information on the procedure as well as the conditions which apply, please contact the Program Coordinator.