Biochemistry, PhD, Faculty of Science, Charles University

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The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
PhD	Full-time	4 years	October	0	0

About Biochemistry, PhD - at Faculty of Science, Charles University

Doctoral studies at the Department of Biochemistry are normally carried out in a four-year full-time form. Its main focus is the scientific research activity of the doctoral student, however, it also includes the completion of at least 2 elective courses, passing the English language exam and the state doctoral exam. Students also participate in the teaching activities of the department and are required to complete an internship outside their home laboratory as part of their studies. The study culminates in the defence of a dissertation based on the PhD student's professional publications.

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Fees, Funding and Scholarships at Faculty of Science, Charles University

This text facilitates quick navigation of the various types of scholarships but does not provide a full list of rules and policies regulating this field. The granting and payments of scholarships is governed primarily by the Scholarships and Bursaries Rules of Charles University (cuni.cz/UKEN-727.html), the Rules for Granting Scholarships at FSc, and the relevant measures issued by the Dean (natur.cuni.cz/fakulta/studium/bc-nmgr/predpisy-a-poplatky/stipendia; Czech only).

Students may obtain the following scholarships:

accommodation bursary;
bursary for a student in difficult social circumstances;
scholarship for outstanding academic achievement (“mark-based”);
bursary in a case worthy of special consideration;
bursary to support study abroad;
bursary for a CU student in an acutely difficult situation;
bursary to support study in the Czech Republic;
bursary for excellent research, development, innovation, artistic, or other creative achievements contributing to enhanced knowledge;
scholarship for RDI (research, development, and innovation) under special legislation;
motivation bursary for 1st year bachelor’s programme students;
motivation bursary for 1st year post-bachelor’s programme students;
sports bursary;
doctoral bursary.

Certain scholarships are granted to students automatically (without student applications), whereas others are granted further to an application (electronic or paper, depending on the type of scholarship). Bursaries are neither taxed nor included in stated income. You can find answers to frequently asked questions regarding scholarships on the Faculty website (natur.cuni.cz/fakulta/studium/helpdesk/faq-stipendia; Czech only).

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