Institute of Agriculture and Tourism (IPTPO)

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Research collaboration opportunities

IPTPO supports doctoral research through partnerships rather than direct degree awarding. Foreign students apply via Croatian universities and may conduct thesis work at the institute under joint supervision.

Overview

🏛️ Institution acronym	IPTPO
🏷️ Institution name (original)	Institute of Agriculture and Tourism
🌍 Country	Croatia
🎓 Fields of study	Agricultural sciences, Plant sciences, Plant breeding
💶 Monthly stipend	Not specified
🔗 Official website	https://www.iptpo.hr/en/
📫 Additional contacts	For inquiries about possible doctoral placements, reach out via the contact form on the official website. Physical Address: Institute of Agriculture and Tourism Karla Huguesa 8 52440 Poreč Croatia

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Estimated stipend vs student living costs in Croatia.

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Open PhD Vacancies

🎯 Vacancy 1

PhD in Biotechnical Sciences (Agriculture) – Institute of Agriculture and Tourism, Croatia

Country: Croatia | Deadline: 2026-08-17 | Funding: Not funded by a EU programme — partial

The Institute of Agriculture and Tourism (IPTPO) in Poreč, Croatia conducts applied research in viticulture, olive growing, and sustainable tourism but does not operate its own accredited PhD programs. Prospective doctoral candidates typically enroll through partner universities such as the University of Zagreb or University of Rijeka while completing experimental work at IPTPO facilities. International applicants must secure supervisor agreement and funding before admission; limited project-based positions may arise through national or EU-funded initiatives.

Research Areas

IPTPO focuses on Mediterranean agriculture and tourism linkages. Two primary fields align with ongoing projects.

Agricultural Sciences

Research covers sustainable vineyard and olive grove management, soil health, and climate adaptation strategies tested in field trials near Poreč.

Plant Sciences

Studies emphasize grapevine and olive physiology, pest resistance, and variety evaluation under local environmental conditions.

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All projects welcome international collaboration when funding is secured through university channels.

Entry requirements for collaborative doctoral work

Candidates must meet university admission rules and obtain IPTPO supervisor acceptance. Requirements are confirmed directly with partner institutions.

Supervisor agreement

Written confirmation from an IPTPO researcher willing to host the candidate is required before university application submission.

University enrollment

Applicants register at an accredited Croatian university offering the relevant doctoral program; IPTPO provides laboratory and field access.

Funding information

No regular monthly stipend is provided by IPTPO. Candidates rely on Croatian Science Foundation grants, university positions, or external scholarships.

Project resources

Access to experimental plots, laboratory equipment and travel support may be available when tied to active research projects; details are negotiated case-by-case.

Application route

All doctoral enrollment occurs through partner universities; IPTPO involvement follows supervisor consent.

Identify potential supervisor: Review staff profiles on iptpo.hr and contact researchers whose expertise matches proposed research.
Secure university admission: Submit required documents to the chosen Croatian university according to their published doctoral admission calendar.
Arrange formal collaboration: Once accepted by the university, complete IPTPO visiting researcher or project agreement paperwork.

Contact details and current project openings are listed at https://www.iptpo.hr/en/. Deadlines follow the partner university schedule.

Application timing

Deadlines are set by partner universities, typically January–April for autumn intake. Check iptpo.hr for any project-specific calls.

Official website

For more information, please visit the official website: Institute of Agriculture and Tourism (IPTPO)

PhD inquiries

For inquiries about possible doctoral placements, reach out via the contact form on the official website.

Physical Address:
Institute of Agriculture and Tourism
Karla Huguesa 8
52440 Poreč
Croatia

Further information for international applicants

International Student Services

IPTPO does not maintain a dedicated international office; support is coordinated through partner universities.

Career Prospects

Alumni typically continue in research institutions, agricultural advisory services or academia across Europe.

Resource Links

Current research projects: https://www.iptpo.hr/en/research/

PhD scholarship programs and External Funding Opportunities for PhD Scholarships in Agriculture

Croatian Science Foundation Projects

Doctoral positions may be funded through national research projects. Details and calls are published on the foundation website.

Croatian Science Foundation

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