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Earth Science PhD Scholarships

Earth science PhD research relevant to this catalog includes soils, geomorphology, hydrology-linked earth systems and environmental monitoring that support agriculture and land management. Institutes may host projects on soil carbon, erosion, remote sensing of landscapes or geo-informatics. Browse scholarships tagged earth science to compare hosts and published monthly stipends. Browse 53 funded institute scholarships tagged with Earth Science across Europe and selected international destinations. Where stipends are published, the median monthly grant is about €1,950. Filter by country or stipend level to compare programmes side by side, then open an institute page for eligibility, supervisors and how to apply.

53 programmes · typical stipend 1950 €/month

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  2. UNIL
    Flag Switzerland

    PhD Scholarships at University of Lausanne

    Data & digital agriculture

    Switzerland

    Biology, Earth Science, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    4,600 €/month

    The University of Lausanne (UNIL) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Switzerland. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, UNIL welcomes applicants from all…
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  4. NTNU
    Flag Norway

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    Plants & crops

    Norway

    Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Food Sciences, Plant Sciences, Water and Climate, Plant Breeding

    4,300 €/month

    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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  8. KNAW
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    PhD Scholarships at Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW)

    Plants & crops

    Netherlands

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    3,500 €/month

    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…
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  10. UvA
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Amsterdam

    Data & digital agriculture

    Netherlands

    Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

    3,200 €/month

    The University of Amsterdam (UvA) offers a range of PhD opportunities, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research in diverse fields. As a leading European university, UvA provides funded PhD positions that function as employment contracts,…
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  12. NIOO
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    PhD Scholarships at Netherlands Institute of Ecology

    Data & digital agriculture

    Netherlands

    Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation, Water and Climate

    3,050 €/month

    The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) offers exciting PhD scholarships for international students passionate about ecological research. As a leading research institute under the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, NIOO focuses on fundamental and strategic…
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  14. UU
    Flag Netherlands

    PhD Scholarships at Utrecht University

    Plants & crops

    Netherlands

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

    3,000 €/month

    Utrecht University, located in the Netherlands, offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions that are particularly accessible to international students. These opportunities are designed to attract talented researchers from around the world, emphasizing global collaboration…
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  18. TU Graz
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    PhD Scholarships at Graz University of Technology

    Plants & crops

    Austria

    Biotechnology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,400 €/month

    Graz University of Technology (TU Graz) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in technical and scientific fields. As a leading technical university in Austria, TU…
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  19. UIBK
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Innsbruck

    Data & digital agriculture

    Austria

    Biology, Earth Science, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    2,400 €/month

    The University of Innsbruck offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Austria. With a strong emphasis on global collaboration, the university welcomes applicants from around…
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  20. UTU
    Flag Finland

    PhD Scholarships at University of Turku

    Plants & crops

    Finland

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Earth Science, Plant Breeding

    2,400 €/month

    The University of Turku offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions designed to attract international talent from around the world. As a multidisciplinary university in Finland, it provides opportunities in various fields, with a focus…
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  21. TCD
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    PhD Scholarships at Trinity College Dublin

    Plants & crops

    Ireland

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Earth Science, Plant Sciences

    2,270 €/month

    Trinity College Dublin offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract top international talent, providing opportunities for foreign students to engage in cutting-edge research. With a focus on global accessibility, the university welcomes applicants from all…
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  22. CIRAD
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    PhD Scholarships at Emmanuel Doelsch (CIRAD)

    Plants & crops

    France

    Agricultural Sciences, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    2,220 €/month

    Emmanuel Doelsch, a research director at CIRAD in France, oversees PhD opportunities focused on environmental biogeochemistry and sustainable waste management in agricultural contexts. His work emphasizes soil health, pollutant dynamics, and eco-friendly practices in tropical and subtropical…
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  23. UB
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bremen

    Plants & crops

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Bremen offers a range of PhD opportunities designed to attract international talent from around the world. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary research, the university provides funded PhD positions in fields such as biology,…
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  24. UP
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Potsdam

    Data & digital agriculture

    Germany

    Data Science, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Scientific Computing

    2,200 €/month

    The University of Potsdam offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly in scientific fields that attract international talent. As a vibrant research university in Germany, it provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to engage in…
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  26. UoA
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Aberdeen

    Climate, water & environment

    United Kingdom

    Earth Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,950 €/month

    The University of Aberdeen offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These opportunities are particularly accessible to foreign applicants, with dedicated support for visa processes, relocation, and integration…
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  28. UT2J
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès

    Plants & crops

    France

    Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    1,900 €/month

    The University of Toulouse - Jean Jaurès (UT2J) offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. As a leading humanities and social sciences institution in France, UT2J provides opportunities…
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  29. FAU
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    PhD Scholarships at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg

    Data & digital agriculture

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,800 €/month

    Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. As one of Germany's leading research universities, FAU emphasizes interdiscipli…
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  30. UBT
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bayreuth

    Plants & crops

    Germany

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Earth Science, Plant Sciences

    1,800 €/month

    The University of Bayreuth offers a range of PhD scholarships and funded positions, particularly appealing to international students seeking advanced research opportunities in Germany. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies, the university provides structured doctoral programs…
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  31. UBO
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Western Brittany (Université de Bretagne Occidentale)

    Plants & crops

    France

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Bioinformatics, Earth Science

    1,750 €/month

    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…
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  32. UNIBO
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Bologna

    Plants & crops

    Italy

    Agricultural Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science, Food Sciences

    1,700 €/month

    The University of Bologna offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. With a strong emphasis on global accessibility, these scholarships support research in various fields, including agriculture-related disciplines.…
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  35. UQAT
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    PhD Scholarships at Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Canada

    Biology, Earth Science, Forestry and Agroforestry, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,500 €/month

    The Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) offers PhD scholarships for international students in fields such as environmental sciences, forestry, and sustainable development. Located in Rouyn-Noranda, Quebec, UQAT is known for its research on boreal forests, mine…
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  36. WLU
    Flag Canada

    PhD Scholarships at Wilfrid Laurier University

    Data & digital agriculture

    Canada

    Biology, Data Science, Earth Science, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,500 €/month

    Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario, offers PhD scholarships for international students across various disciplines. The university's Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies administers several funding packages, including the Laurier Graduate Scholarship and external awards. P…
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  38. UIB
    Flag Spain

    PhD Scholarships at Universitat de les Illes Balears (University of the Balearic Islands)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Spain

    Data Science, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Food Sciences

    1,400 €/month

    The Universitat de les Illes Balears (UIB) provides structured PhD programs designed to foster advanced research in a Mediterranean island context, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. With a focus on environmental challenges unique to insular ecosystems, UIB's doctoral studies…
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  40. EKUT
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Tübingen (Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Germany

    Bioinformatics, Biology, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,400 €/month

    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…
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  43. U.Porto
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    PhD Scholarships at University of Porto

    Animals & livestock

    Portugal

    Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science, Food Sciences

    1,300 €/month

    The University of Porto offers a range of PhD scholarships designed to attract talented international students from around the world. These opportunities are particularly focused on fields related to agriculture, environmental sciences, and sustainable development, providing foreign…
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  44. RBI
    Flag Croatia

    PhD Opportunities at Ruđer Bošković Institute, Croatia

    Plants & crops

    Croatia

    Agricultural Sciences, Animal Sciences, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,200 €/month

    The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) in Croatia offers PhD programs in various scientific disciplines, emphasizing interdisciplinary research in natural sciences. As Croatia's largest multidisciplinary research center, RBI provides opportunities for international students to pursue doctoral stu…
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  45. VÚMOP
    Flag Czech Republic

    PhD Scholarships at Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation

    Plants & crops

    Czech Republic

    Agricultural Sciences, Earth Science, Plant Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation

    1,200 €/month

    The Research Institute for Soil and Water Conservation (VÚMOP) in the Czech Republic offers PhD scholarships focused on soil science, water management, and environmental protection. These programs are designed for international students interested in advancing research in…
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  46. UNIMIB
    Flag Italy

    PhD Scholarships at University of Milano-Bicocca (Università degli Studi di Milano-Bicocca)

    Data & digital agriculture

    Italy

    Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science

    1,200 €/month

    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…
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  47. UNG
    Flag Slovenia

    University of Nova Gorica PhD Scholarships

    Data & digital agriculture

    Slovenia

    Biology, Biotechnology, Data Science, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Plant Breeding, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    1,200 €/month

    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…
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  50. ILE SAS
    Flag Slovakia

    PhD Scholarships at Slovak Academy of Sciences - Institute of Landscape Ecology

    Plants & crops

    Slovakia

    Agricultural Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Sciences, Production Ecology and Resource Conservation, Sustainable Development and Rural Innovation

    880 €/month

    The Slovak Academy of Sciences - Institute of Landscape Ecology offers PhD scholarships focused on advancing research in landscape ecology and environmental sciences. These programs are designed for international students interested in exploring sustainable land use, biodiversity…
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  52. IUNG-PIB
    Flag Poland

    PhD Scholarships at Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB)

    Plants & crops

    Poland

    Agricultural Sciences, Earth Science, Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, Soil Science

    600 €/month

    The Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (IUNG-PIB) in Poland offers PhD scholarships focused on advancing agricultural and environmental research. As a leading research institution, IUNG-PIB provides opportunities for doctoral candidates to…
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  53. BCE
    Flag Hungary

    PhD Scholarships at Corvinus University of Budapest

    Data & digital agriculture

    Hungary

    Data Science, Earth Science, Economic and Social Sciences Related to Agriculture, Scientific Computing

    390 €/month

    Corvinus University of Budapest offers a range of PhD scholarships, particularly through programs like the Stipendium Hungaricum, designed to attract international talent. These scholarships support doctoral studies in fields such as economic and social sciences and sustainable…
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Research scope: Earth Science

Earth science PhD research relevant to this catalog includes soils, geomorphology, hydrology-linked earth systems and environmental monitoring that support agriculture and land management. Institutes may host projects on soil carbon, erosion, remote sensing of landscapes or geo-informatics. Browse scholarships tagged earth science to compare hosts and published monthly stipends.

How to use this Earth Science scholarship directory

Start with the institute cards below to scan hosts, countries and published stipends. Use country and affordability filters to narrow the list, then open an institute page for programme focus, eligibility and application links. Related combination links help you jump to country×field landings when you already know where you want to study.

Funding transparency on this page

53 of 53 programmes publish a monthly stipend or grant amount. Median published stipend among those with grant data: €1,950/month. Figures change when institutes update listings — treat them as a starting point and verify on the official call.

Who these Earth Science listings are for

This catalog is aimed at applicants seeking funded doctoral study in Earth Science, including international candidates comparing European and selected global institutes. It is not a jobs board for short-term contracts; open vacancy posts are listed separately under Open PhD Positions, Jobs for Researchers, and Postdoctoral Fellowships when institutes advertise specific roles. Funded institute programmes are not the same as open vacancies.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Earth Science PhD scholarships?

This page aggregates 53 institute scholarship programmes tagged with Earth Science or closely related research areas. Filter by country to see local options, then open an institute card for programme details.

Are these Earth Science PhD programmes funded?

Most listings are institute scholarships with funding details where institutes publish them. 53 programmes on this page include a disclosed monthly stipend. Always confirm current amounts on the institute page before applying.

How do I choose a Earth Science institute from this list?

Compare country, published stipend, fields of study and institution type using the on-page filters. Shortlist hosts whose research agenda matches your topic, then read eligibility and application steps on each institute scholarship page.

What stipend can I expect for a Earth Science PhD?

Stipends vary by country and employer. On this page, programmes with published grants show a median of about €1,950/month. Use affordability pages to compare net pay with living costs in a target city.

Is Earth Science the same as a Global Theme or research-field taxonomy page?

This landing is a scholarship catalog filtered by the legacy field-of-study tag used on institute listings. Global Themes and research-field taxonomy pages group institutes by complementary agendas; use them together when you want both funding lists and discipline navigation.