Biology PhD School
As one of the world's leading science institutions, Uppsala University, attracts biology researchers and students from all around the world. The Biology PhD School is an umbrella initiative to unite all PhD students across the three research departments in Biology in order to improve student life and education.
The latest dissertation by our students
Lisette van Kolfschoten
Mutualistic plant-insect relations: the costs, benefits and mechanisms of interacting
Department of Ecology and Genetics
Main supervisor: Mario Vallejo-Marin
Oponent: Distinguished Professor Judith L. Bronstein, University of Arizona, USA.
Defense on: 10th October 2025
Research
The three Biology research departments.
Education
PhD courses at Uppsala University and beyond
Suggest an activity
All PhD students and their supervisors are encouraged to suggest activities as part of the school.
Funding for PhD students
Find grants to help in your research
Did you know?
The Departments have a space on Sharepoint where you can find more information and interact.
Find a PhD position
List of all open PhD-positions at Uppsala University
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Contact us
Coordinator for the PhD School:
Mario Vallejo-Marin
Dean of Biology:
Mattias Jakobsson
Find us
The Biology Section is mainly located at two campuses:
Evolutionary Biology Centre
Biomedical Centre
Shortcuts
Cell and Molecular Biology
Ecology and Genetics
Organismal Biology
Biology Education Centre