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UCLouvain
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Université catholique de Louvain / University of Louvain (UCLOUVAIN)

📍Belgium

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology, Soil Science

💶€2,450/month

Affordability: Comfortable (1.48×)

UCLouvain supports doctoral training through its Earth and Life Institute, where candidates pursue research in sustainable crop production, soil-plant interactions, and agro-ecosystems. PhD students join established teams working on field-scale experiments in Wallonia and collaborate with reg…
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IPTPO
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Institut za poljoprivredu i turizam / Institute of Agriculture and Tourism (IPTPO)

📍Croatia

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences

💶€1,100/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.10×)

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 U…
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CNRS
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Centre national de la recherche scientifique / French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS)

📍France

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences

💶€2,300/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.62×)

The French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) is Europe's largest public research organization, operating under the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research. For international students pursuing a PhD in agricultural sciences, CNRS offers a multidisciplinary environment spa…
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NIAB
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National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB)

📍United_kingdom

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,837/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.29×)

NIAB (National Institute of Agricultural Botany) is a leading plant science research organization based in Cambridge, UK, with a rich history dating back to 1919. Our PhD programs, delivered in partnership with the University of Cambridge and other leading UK universities, offer exceptional t…
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IGZ
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Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ)

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€2,600/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.84×)

The Leibniz Institute of Vegetable and Ornamental Crops (IGZ) offers a structured PhD program in plant sciences, focusing on horticultural crops, plant-microbe interactions, and sustainable cultivation systems. Doctoral researchers benefit from a dynamic, international research environment wi…
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QUB
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Queen’s University Belfast (QUB)

📍United_kingdom

🎓Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development, Plant Breeding

💶€1,550/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.09×)

Queen's University Belfast supports doctoral research in food security and sustainable agriculture through the Institute for Global Food Security. Projects often examine crop resilience, soil health and supply-chain innovation using molecular and field-based approaches. International candidat…
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UNITUS
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Università degli Studi della Tuscia (UNITUS)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Breeding

💶€1,350/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.04×)

The University of Tuscia offers PhD training across several departments with emphasis on sustainable agriculture, plant sciences and environmental management. International candidates are admitted through annual calls that allocate positions funded by the Italian Ministry of University and Re…
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UCSC
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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development, Plant Breeding

💶€1,300/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.00×)

The Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore maintains a Graduate School offering doctoral training across multiple disciplines. Its Faculty of Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences supports research lines in sustainable production systems, food quality assessment and environmental manage…
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ID PAN
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Institute of Dendrology, Polish Academy of Sciences (ID PAN)

📍Poland

🎓Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Plant Breeding

💶€1,500/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.85×)

The Institute of Dendrology conducts doctoral training through its affiliation with the Poznań Doctoral School of the Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Research focuses on tree biology, forest ecology and conservation genetics. Candidates join ongoing projects examining climate im…
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NTNU
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)

📍Norway

🎓Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Water And Climate, Plant Breeding

💶€4,300/month

Affordability: Generous (2.60×)

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology maintains active PhD tracks in biotechnology and environmental sciences with emphasis on sustainable resource management and bio-based innovation. Research groups operate across Trondheim and Ålesund campuses, integrating field sampling, labo…
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UNIPD
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Università degli Studi di Padova (UNIPD)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding

💶€1,300/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.00×)

The University of Padua runs structured PhD programmes through its Department of Agronomy, Food, Natural Resources, Animals and Environment. International candidates apply to tracks in crop and soil sciences, plant biotechnology and sustainable agro-ecosystems. Each cohort includes funded pos…
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UPM
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PhD Scholarships at Universidad Politécnica de Madrid / UPM

📍Spain

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water And Climate, Bioinformatics, Data Science

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.15×)

The Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) offers PhD scholarships for international students across multiple disciplines. As one of Spain's leading technical universities, UPM provides a vibrant research environment with state-of-the-art laboratories and strong industry links. The doctoral …
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UNIPD
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Università degli Studi di Padova / University of Padua (UNIPD)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding

💶€1,350/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.04×)

The University of Padua offers structured PhD training across multiple disciplinary areas with emphasis on research autonomy. PhD candidates join departmental research groups and participate in seminars, collaborative projects and international mobility schemes. The DAFNAE department maintain…
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SLU
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PhD Scholarships at Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap / Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre (SLU)

📍Sweden

🎓Environmental Sciences, Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development

💶€3,100/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.99×)

The Institutionen för sydsvensk skogsvetenskap (Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre) at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) offers PhD scholarships in forest sciences with a focus on southern Swedish forest ecosystems. Research areas include forest management, silvicultu…
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LMU
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PhD Scholarships at Prinzessin Therese von Bayern Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich / LMU

📍Germany

🎓Biology, Plant Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding

💶€4,800/month

Affordability: Generous (3.39×)

The Prinzessin Therese von Bayern Chair of Systematics, Biodiversity and Evolution of Plants at LMU Munich invites applications for PhD positions. The chair focuses on plant systematics, evolution, and biodiversity, utilizing molecular phylogenetics, genomics, and herbarium collections. PhD c…
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UNG
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University of Nova Gorica PhD Scholarships (UNG)

📍Slovenia

🎓Environmental Sciences, Biotechnology, Data Science, Biology, Earth Science, Sustainable Development, Plant Breeding

💶€1,200/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.03×)

The University of Nova Gorica (UNG) in Slovenia offers PhD scholarships for international students across various scientific disciplines. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, UNG provides doctoral programs in fields such as environmental sciences, biotechnology, and data scie…
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UNIBA
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PhD Scholarships at Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro / University of Bari Aldo Moro (UNIBA)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,360/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.04×)

The University of Bari Aldo Moro offers PhD scholarships through its doctoral programs, including those in agriculture and related fields. The university's Department of Soil, Plant and Food Sciences (DiSSPA) coordinates the PhD in 'Biodiversity, Agriculture and the Environment' and 'Food Sci…
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TalTech
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PhD Scholarships at Tallinn University of Technology / TalTech

📍Estonia

🎓Bioinformatics, Data Science, Economic And Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water And Climate

💶€1,600/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.32×)

Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across a range of engineering and technology fields. TalTech is Estonia's leading technical university, with strong research groups in areas like information and communication technology, e…
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IPB
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Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) – PhD Scholarships for International Students

📍Portugal

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Breeding

💶€1,200/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.04×)

Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (IPB) in Portugal offers PhD scholarships through its research units, particularly in agricultural and environmental sciences. The institution hosts the Mountain Research Centre (CIMO), a renowned unit focusing on sustainable agriculture, food quality, and fo…
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HINN
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PhD Scholarships at Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences / Høgskolen i Innlandet (HINN)

📍Norway

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€5,000/month

Affordability: Generous (3.02×)

Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences (HINN) offers PhD scholarships in applied ecology, agriculture, and related fields through its Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology. The university is known for its strong focus on sustainable land use, wildlife manag…
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KNAW
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Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

📍Netherlands

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development

💶€3,500/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.99×)

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW) offers a limited number of PhD positions within its research institutes, focusing on fundamental and strategic research in the sciences and humanities. KNAW institutes, such the Hubrecht Institute for developmental biology and stem cel…
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UBonn
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PhD Scholarships at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelm-Universität Bonn / University of Bonn (UBONN)

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.99×)

The University of Bonn, a leading German research university, offers PhD scholarships and funded positions across its faculties, including strong programs in agricultural and life sciences. International students are encouraged to apply for structured doctoral programs and individual supervis…
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AGILE
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PhD Scholarships at AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology, Sustainable Development

💶€4,000/month

Affordability: Generous (2.83×)

The AGILE Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across Europe. This network focuses on training early-stage researchers in smart agriculture, digital transformation, and sustainable food systems. With 15+ beneficiaries f…
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UNIMIB
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PhD Scholarships at University of Milano-Bicocca / Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca (UNIMIB)

📍Italy

🎓Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science

💶€1,200/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.92×)

The University of Milano-Bicocca offers fully funded PhD positions across its departments, including the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences (DISAT). International students are welcome to apply for competitive scholarships covering tuition and a monthly stipend of approximately €1,…
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UT
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University of Tours (Université de Tours) – PhD Scholarships (UT)

📍France

🎓Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

💶€1,700/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.20×)

The University of Tours (Université de Tours) in France offers PhD scholarships for international students across various disciplines. The university is known for its strong research focus, particularly in life sciences, health, and humanities. PhD candidates benefit from a vibrant research e…
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LUH
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PhD Scholarships at Leibniz University Hannover (LUH)

📍Germany

🎓Biology, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,800/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.27×)

Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) offers PhD positions across its nine faculties, including strong research in agricultural sciences and related fields. Doctoral candidates are typically employed as research associates with a salary (TV-L 13, 65% position) rather than receiving a traditional …
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UNIPA
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PhD Scholarships at University of Palermo / Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Forestry And Agroforestry, Plant Breeding

💶€1,200/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.92×)

The University of Palermo (UNIPA) offers PhD scholarships across a wide range of disciplines, including agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. With a strong focus on internationalization, UNIPA welcomes applications from foreign students and provides dedicated support for non-Italian…
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DAAD
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DAAD PhD Scholarships for International Students

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development, Water And Climate

💶€1,350/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.95×)

The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) is the world's largest funding organization for international students and researchers. DAAD offers a variety of PhD scholarships for international students to pursue doctoral research at German universities and research institutions. These scholars…
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UNIMORE
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PhD Scholarships at University of Modena and Reggio Emilia / UNIMORE

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Economic And Social Sciences, Food Sciences

💶€1,300/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.00×)

The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) offers fully-funded PhD positions across its departments, with a strong focus on interdisciplinary research. International students are welcome to apply for programs in Engineering, Economics, Humanities, and Life Sciences. PhD scholarships…
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SDU
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PhD Scholarships at University of Southern Denmark / Syddansk Universitet (SDU)

📍Denmark

🎓Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Production Ecology

💶€3,500/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.77×)

The University of Southern Denmark (SDU) offers fully funded PhD positions across a wide range of disciplines, with strong research environments in health sciences, engineering, natural sciences, and social sciences. International applicants are encouraged to apply, and the university provide…
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UBO
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PhD Scholarships at University of Western Brittany / Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO)

📍France

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Bioinformatics, Earth Science

💶€1,750/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.24×)

The University of Western Brittany (UBO) offers PhD scholarships for international students in various fields, including marine sciences, environmental sciences, biology, and biotechnology. UBO is a leading French university located in Brest, Brittany, with strong research ties to the Europea…
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Institut Agro
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PhD Scholarships at Institut Agro Rennes-Angers

📍France

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

💶€1,765/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.25×)

Institut Agro Rennes-Angers offers fully funded PhD positions for international students in agricultural, food, and environmental sciences. As a leading French graduate school of agriculture, the institute provides a dynamic research environment through its three campuses in Rennes and Angers…
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ZALF
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PhD Scholarships at Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research / ZALF

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Economic And Social Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€2,600/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.84×)

The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) in Müncheberg, Germany, offers fully funded PhD positions for international students in agricultural landscape research. ZALF's interdisciplinary research focuses on sustainable land use, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. PhD c…
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EKUT
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PhD Scholarships at University of Tübingen / Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen (EKUT)

📍Germany

🎓Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.99×)

The University of Tübingen, one of Germany's oldest and most prestigious universities, offers a range of PhD scholarships for international students across multiple disciplines. Doctoral researchers can pursue degrees through structured graduate programs or individual supervision. The univers…
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UMCG
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PhD Scholarships at University Medical Center Groningen / UMCG

📍Netherlands

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Nutrition And Health

💶€2,900/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.65×)

The University Medical Center Groningen (UMCG) is a leading academic hospital and research institution in the Netherlands, offering a wide range of PhD positions in biomedical and health sciences. International students are welcomed to apply for fully funded PhD scholarships, which typically …
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SNS
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Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) PhD Scholarships

📍Italy

🎓Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Scientific Computing

💶€1,365/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.05×)

Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) in Pisa, Italy, offers fully-funded PhD scholarships for both Italian and international students across its four main areas: Humanities, Sciences, Political and Social Sciences, and Nanosciences. The program provides a monthly stipend, free accommodation at the …
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SGN
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PhD Scholarships at Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (SGN)

📍Germany

🎓Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

💶€2,000/month

Affordability: Comfortable (1.41×)

The Senckenberg Society for Nature Research (Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung) offers PhD scholarships for international students to conduct research in biodiversity, earth system science, and related fields. Senckenberg is one of the world's leading research institutions in natura…
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KIT
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PhD Scholarships at Karlsruhe Institute of Technology / KIT

📍Germany

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

💶€3,100/month

Affordability: Generous (2.19×)

The Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) offers fully funded PhD positions for international students across its 11 Helmholtz Research Schools and numerous graduate programs. KIT combines a university and a large-scale research institution, providing cutting-edge facilities in fields like …
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VIB
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PhD Scholarships at VIB / Vlaams Instituut voor Biotechnologie

📍Belgium

🎓Bioinformatics, Biology, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€3,200/month

Affordability: Relaxed (1.93×)

VIB is a renowned life sciences research institute in Belgium, offering fully funded PhD positions in biotechnology, bioinformatics, and related fields. International students are encouraged to apply for its international PhD program, which provides a stimulating research environment across i…
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UPJV
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PhD Scholarships at University of Picardy Jules Verne / Université de Picardie Jules Verne (UPJV)

📍France

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.99×)

The University of Picardy Jules Verne (UPJV) in Amiens, France, offers PhD scholarships for international students in various fields including agricultural sciences, biology, environmental sciences, and sustainable development. These scholarships are funded by the French government, the Europ…
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FFWT
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PhD Scholarships at Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology / Lesnická a dřevařská fakulta (FFWT)

📍Czech_republic

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Forestry And Agroforestry, Sustainable Development

💶€520/month

Affordability: Tight (0.44×)

The Faculty of Forestry and Wood Technology at Mendel University in Brno offers PhD programs focused on sustainable forest management, wood processing technologies, and environmental conservation. These programs integrate practical fieldwork with advanced research, drawing on the faculty's ex…
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FZJ
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PhD Scholarships at Forschungszentrum Jülich (FZJ)

📍Germany

🎓Bioinformatics, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€3,100/month

Affordability: Generous (2.19×)

Forschungszentrum Jülich, one of Europe's largest interdisciplinary research centres, offers fully funded PhD positions for international students in cutting-edge fields such as energy, information, and bioeconomy. With a focus on sustainable solutions, PhD researchers work in state-of-the-ar…
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UniTrento
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PhD Scholarships at Università degli Studi di Trento / University of Trento (UNITRENTO)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

💶€1,700/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.30×)

The University of Trento offers PhD scholarships through its doctoral programs, emphasizing research in areas like agrifood and environmental sciences. These programs are designed to foster innovative research addressing global challenges in sustainability and food systems. With a strong inte…
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SETU
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PhD Scholarships at South East Technological University (SETU)

📍Ireland

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,700/month

Affordability: Adequate (0.93×)

South East Technological University (SETU) provides structured PhD opportunities through its research centers, emphasizing innovation in applied sciences. With campuses in Waterford and Carlow, the university supports doctoral research in areas aligned with regional strengths, such as environ…
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UniTE
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PhD Scholarships at University of Teramo / Università degli Studi di Teramo (UNITE)

📍Italy

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.07×)

The University of Teramo, located in central Italy, provides PhD opportunities through its doctoral school, emphasizing research in applied sciences relevant to regional and global challenges. With a focus on interdisciplinary approaches, the university supports PhD candidates in exploring to…
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KIS
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PhD Scholarships at Kmetijski inštitut Slovenije / Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS)

📍Slovenia

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences

💶€1,200/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.03×)

The Agricultural Institute of Slovenia (KIS) serves as a key research hub in agricultural sciences, collaborating with universities to support PhD candidates through research positions. Focused on advancing sustainable agriculture, KIS offers opportunities for doctoral students to engage in p…
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UPV
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PhD scholarships at Universitat Politècnica de València / Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV)

📍Spain

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

💶€1,400/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.15×)

The Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) offers PhD programs in various technical and scientific fields, with a strong emphasis on applied research relevant to agriculture and related disciplines. International students are encouraged to apply, benefiting from UPV's global partnerships a…
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UPCT
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Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena / Technical University of Cartagena (UPCT)

📍Spain

🎓Agricultural Sciences, Biotechnology, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences

💶€1,300/month

Affordability: Adequate (1.07×)

The Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena (UPCT) offers PhD programs that integrate advanced research in technical and applied sciences, with a focus on innovation in agrarian and food sectors. International students are encouraged to apply, benefiting from UPCT's commitment to global collabor…
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PhD scholarships in Europe — agriculture and life sciences

This Europe hub is a destination-scoped catalog of funded PhD programmes at universities and research institutes across European countries. Listings include monthly stipends, funding type, research fields, eligibility, and application guidance — so you can compare hosts in Germany, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Sweden, and other European destinations without opening dozens of institute sites.

Whether your focus is crop science, plant breeding, soil health, sustainable farming, forestry, or environmental management, narrow results by country, discipline, and affordability before you apply.

What you can do on this Europe hub

  • Browse by country — jump from the carousel to dedicated scholarship landings for each European destination.
  • Browse by field — open discipline landings for agricultural sciences, plant sciences, forestry, and related areas.
  • Open PhD vacancies — scan current doctoral calls in Europe with deadlines.
  • Filter the catalog — Country is preselected to Europe (destination region); refine by field, stipend, and affordability.
  • Affordability check — use the PhD stipend affordability calculator to compare grants with living costs.

Browse by European country or research field

Start from country landings for Germany, the Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, the United Kingdom, and other European hosts — or open the research fields hub to explore disciplines. Each landing summarizes funding patterns and links back to matching institute scholarships.

For a worldwide view (including destinations outside Europe), return to the main scholarship catalog or the full PhD Scholarships directory.

Why Europe for a PhD in agriculture?

European universities and research centres lead work on climate-resilient crops, precision agriculture, biodiversity, and food security. A funded PhD in this region often means an employment contract or stipend, access to collaborative labs and field stations, and career paths in academia, public research, NGOs, and agri-tech.

PhD funding for international applicants

Many European institute posts welcome applicants from outside the host country. Read eligibility on each call, check published stipend or salary amounts, and note whether a position is fully funded. For orientation by passport region, see our guides by nationality — then confirm visa and residence rules on official government and university pages.