NETHERLAND; PhD scholarships in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology University of Groningen

PhD scholarships in Evolutionary Biology and Ecology at the University of Groningen (Netherlands)

The Groningen Graduate School of Science is offering 25 PhD scholarships. These scholarships provide an internationally competitive level of student support, including four years of funding (ca. 20,000 euros annually) and an individual training budget. Candidates will be selected on the basis of their motivation and academic potential, and will have considerable freedom to develop their own project. A list of suggested topics can be found on our website. Many of these topics are in the areas of evolutionary biology, ecology and behavioural biology.

Located in a lively student city in the northern Netherlands, the University of Groningen (www.rug.nl) is renowned for its longstanding tradition of academic excellence and international approach to graduate education. The Centre of Ecological and Evolutionary Studies (www.rug.nl/cees) encompasses eight groups, which study ecology and evolution in a broad and integrative way. The research extends from the individual level via the population level to the ecosystem level; from terrestrial systems to oceanography; from micro-organisms to plants and animals. Research methods are also highly diverse, ranging from molecular studies in the lab (ecological and evolutionary genomics) to long-term field studies and theoretical modelling. The centre provides a stimulating research environment, an excellent course programme and modern up-to-date facilities.

Information about the programme and how to apply can be found at: www.rug.nl/gradschoolscience.

Application deadline: May 1, 2009

Franz J. Weissing
Professor of Theoretical Biology
Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Studies
University of Groningen
Nijenborgh 9
9747 AG Groningen
The Netherlands
tel: +31-50-363-8669 [or: 2131]
E-mail: f.j.weissing[at]rug.nl
URL: www.rug.nl/biol/theobio