PhD Candidate (NIH4DS Program): The Silesian University of Technology (SUT) in Gliwice, Poland, invites international applicants to pursue doctoral studies through its New International Horizons for Doctoral School (NIH4DS) program. Funded by NAWA under the STER program, this opportunity offers fully funded PhD positions across a wide range of scientific disciplines, with generous scholarships and additional research grants.
PhD Candidate (Doctoral Student) (NIH4DS Program) at Silesian University of Technology Doctoral School
Designation
PhD Candidate (Doctoral Student)
Research Area
Doctoral programs are offered in the following scientific disciplines:
- Architecture and Urban Planning
- Automation, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, and Space Technologies
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering & Chemical Sciences
- Civil Engineering, Geodesy, and Transport
- Earth and Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Engineering, Mining, and Energy
- Management and Quality Sciences
- Materials Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Sciences
- Technical Computer Science and Telecommunications
Location
Doctoral School of the Silesian University of Technology
Akademicka 2A, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
📍 Website
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants must:
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent qualification
- Demonstrate English language proficiency at minimum B2 level
- Receive pre-approval from a prospective thesis supervisor
- Successfully pass a recruitment interview
- Pay a non-refundable application fee of EUR 46
Job Description
Selected candidates will:
- Engage in a 4-year structured doctoral program
- Conduct independent and collaborative research
- Participate in international research networks (e.g., EURECA-PRO, Erasmus+)
- Receive guidance from experienced faculty
- Contribute to scientific advancement in their chosen discipline
Scholarship Stipend:
- PLN 3,467/month (before mid-term evaluation – 1st & 2nd year)
- PLN 5,341/month (after successful mid-term evaluation – 3rd & 4th year)
Additional funding and pro-quality grants are available to support research activities.
How to Apply
- Visit the Doctoral School website
- Review available research topics
- Find a potential supervisor and request pre-approval
- Complete the online application and pay the fee
- Attend the recruitment interview
No tuition fees are charged for the doctoral program.
Accommodation
Affordable housing options available in Gliwice, Katowice, and Zabrze, including:
- Assistant House (Gliwice)
- Babilon Student House (Katowice)
- Alaska Student House (Zabrze)
Last Date to Apply
📅 Deadlines vary by discipline and year. Please refer to the official admissions page for current timelines and topic availability.
Contact Information
📞 +48 32 400-31-11
📧 SD@polsl.pl
🌐 www.polsl.pl/rjo15-sd/en/
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