PhD Opputunity | Life Sciences & Biomedical Sciences at CEITEC Masaryk University
The CEITEC PhD School at Masaryk University in Brno, Czech Republi, is now accepting applications for PhD study programs!
✨Program: Life Sciences🌱🧬🧪 & Biomedical Sciences.👩⚕️🔬🦠
✨Highlight:
- Fully Funded*: No tuition fees, and admitted students receive financial support covering living costs in the Czech Republic.
*Please check the condition of each department before apply*
- World-Class Environment: Access to state-of-the-art research facilities within an international and interdisciplinary environment.
- International Support: Full assistance with Visas, relocation, and settling in Brno through a dedicated Welcome Office.
📣Open Call
Additional admission call – Autumn 2026, enrolment February 2027
| Registration | 1 July 2026 – 30 September 2026 |
| 1st round – interviews with supervisors | by 15 October 2026 |
| 1st round – announcement of results | by 22 October 2026 |
| Submission of the e-application | 1 September 2026 – 31 October 2026 |
| 2nd round – interview with the admission committee | November/December 2026 |
| Enrolment | Spring term 2026/27 (February 2027) |
💡How to Apply
✅Step 1. Select the topic of your Interest
Select some of the offered dissertation topics according to your interests and previous experiences. Click here🔗
✅Step 2. Registration and 1st Round Interview
1. Online Registration and Document Submission
Completing the online registration and submit CV and Letter of interest.
2. Application Check
The PhD Studies Manager reviews the application for completeness and eligibility.
3. Supervisor Review
If the application meets the criteria, it is forwarded to the relevant supervisor for evaluation.
4. Interview Invitation
Selected candidates are invited for an individual interview with the supervisor (pre-interview).
5. Notification and Confirmation
Candidates who are selected for the second round will be informed and asked to submit an e-application. (Step 3)
✅Step 3. Submit e-applications
Don´t apply without the approval of your potential supervisor.
For successful submission of the E-application, you will need to attach the following documents:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letter of Interest
- Copies of diplomas (BSc., MSc.) and diploma supplements/transcripts of records (if you have not finished your Master’s education yet, you can submit just the relevant transcripts of records).
- Two recommendations (one of them has to be provided by the Master thesis supervisor/advisor)
- Supervisor´s statement (for Faculty of Science only, must be signed by the potential supervisor)
- English language certificate (Optional)
Once the e-application is completed, an admission fee (in the amount set by the rules of the relevant faculty – Faculty of Science or Faculty of Medicine) must be paid. Suitable applicants will receive information about the date and place of the interview with the admission committee. (Step 4)
Applicants will need to reply within 3 days by email and confirm the attendance.
✅Step 4. 2nd Round Interview & Final Selection
The second-round interview is conducted in English and lasts approximately 30 minutes. It may take place in person or online via Zoom, especially for international applicants.
Please note that meeting the formal requirements and passing the interview does not guarantee admission.
Due to the limited number of positions, only the top-ranked candidates will be offered a place. Additional assessment may be required if necessary. The written notification of the final decision will be sent within 15 days after the interview with the admission committee.
🌐 For more details on available projects and application guidelines, visit the CEITEC PhD School website.
