PhD Studies

Thomas Frank, en av våra doktorander i naturgeografi på forskningsexkursion i Svalbard.

The Department of Earth Sciences offers doctoral positions in these doctoral programme topics.

Geophysics specialising in solid earth physics
Geophysics specialising in seismology
Geosciences specialising in historical geology and palaeontology
Geosciences specialising in environmental analysis
Geosciences specialising in mineralogy, petrology and tectonics
Geosciences specialising in physical geography
Meteorology
Hydrology
Natural Resources and Sustainable Development

Here you can read about the study plans for the different doctoral programmes

Four years of full-time study + research project

The doctoral programme comprises four years of full-time study. It consists of courses and an independent research project designed to generate new knowledge in an area of scientific interest. The programme results in a doctoral thesis, or a licentiate thesis if you choose to complete the programme after two years.

Both basic and applied research

The department's research provides great opportunities for collaboration between different doctoral programme subjects. The research projects vary from basic research on Earth's development and processes to more applied issues on natural disasters, energy, environment and natural resources that are highly relevant in today's society.

Practical information

The Faculty of Science and Technology Board has the overall responsibility and supervisory responsibility for the programme. The day-to-day responsibility is exercised by the department where the doctoral student is registered. The pages below are for those who are or want to become a doctoral student, but also for those who are otherwise involved in doctoral education. Here you will find subject study plans, which provide specific descriptions for each doctoral programme subject.

PhD studies, information from the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology

Uppsala University's regulations

Are you a student or an employee when doing a doctorate and where do you turn with questions? The answer is that it can look very different, depending on whether you have a doctoral student position or not. Read more on Uppsala University's central pages.

Apply for PhD positions

Apply for a PhD position.

More information

If you want further information, you are welcome to contact the department's Director of Graduate Studies.