PhD study subjects

Most students at Institute of Physiology are part of the "Doctoral Studies in Biomedicine" framework covering selected institutes of the Czech Academy of Sciences, as well as Faculty of Science and medical faculties of Charles University. Subject Boards to choose from and other information may be found.

The Institute of Physiology is directly accredited as a training facility in the following areas:

LF UK = Faculty of Medicine, Charles University

Study programme and benefits

PhD study programme typically lasting three to four years requires the students to be enrolled in postgraduate study at any university in the country. Providing their academic supervisor (or co-supervisor) is an employee of the Institute of Physiology, and they carry out a significant part of their research at the Institute itself, the following curriculum is to be adhered to (in addition to general rules set by a relevant Subject Board).

• Open Day for those interested in pursuing PhD study (annually); current students are expected to help running the event

• Opening course in physiological methods for 1st year students

• Advancement Report - by 3rd year students presenting their results, while demonstrating these are indeed in line with the previously set main goals of the thesis

• The Bureš lectures series - delivered by internationally acclaimed scientists, including the option to meet them in an informal setting

• PhD students´conference held at the Třešť Castle in the countryside (2-3 days, bi-annually), giving them a chance to present their work to their peers, and get to know each other

• English language course (optional)

• Internal doctoral PhD thesis examination as a prerequisite of its formal submission (“supplication“) to the relevant Subject Board

• A first author minireview in Physiological Research, in Physiological Research journal (Young Investigators’ Review Articles section (Review Articles of Young Investigators in Physiological Research). PhD thesis demonstrating candidate’s ability to conceive, design and carry out research, and present it in a lucid and scholarly manner

Salaries are provided according to the financial means of the scientific laboratory of which the Ph.D. student is a member. Ph.D. students in full-time studies can be employed up to half-time through institutional funds. Students can make use of all the benefits arising from employment at the Institute of Physiology which are in accordance with the law.

The student benefits include:

  • Participation in events for Ph.D. students organized and subsidized by the Institute

  • Ability to participate in Institute competitions and special events for the Institute´s Ph.D. students who are associated with the evaluation (diploma, financial prize)

  • The possibility of obtaining incentive bonuses for the successful fulfillment of Ph.D. student obligations

  • The possibility of using the technical and methodological background of the Institute

  • The possibility of involvement in all of the Institute´s projects

 •  English language courses

F.A.Q.2

You can find the answers to frequently asked questions about the possibility of postgraduate studies at Institute of Physiology CAS in this section.

What should I do if I want to become a Ph.D. student at the Institute of Physiology?

First of all, you must find a suitable tutor. Information about vacancies for graduate students is posted on the website of the Institute. In addition, it is possible to contact the laboratory dealing with the required issue and ask for the study options directly from a supervisor. If you agree with the supervisor on a project that is going to be undertaken during your Ph.D. studies, the next step is to file a Ph.D. study application and hand it in to the appropriate doctoral board (more here).

What are the rights and obligations of graduate students at the Institute of Physiology?

Requirements for the successful completion of postgraduate studies are established by the appropriate doctoral board.

Most students at the Institute of Physiology belong to the project "Doctoral studies in biomedicine". Selected institutes of the Academy of Sciences and Faculty of Science as well as the medical faculties of Charles University cooperate in this.

The job description for each thesis is chosen based on an agreement between the student and the tutor. The Departmental Board periodically evaluates the progress of work.

Seminars and training sessions are organized primarily for graduate students. It is also expected that they will actively participate in organizing the Institute´s Open Day, etc.

What is the financial evaluation?

Full-time students are paid monthly by doctoral scholarship (in the 1st year it is approximately 6300 CZK). Students are also usually employees of the Institute and receive a salary.

What are the options for accommodation?

Graduate students in full-time studies are eligible for dormitory accommodations at the respective universities. Ph.D. students have a preferential right for accommodations at Charles University. Moreover, the employees of the Academy of Sciences regularly offer the free capacity of Hlávka´s dormitory (20 places for the entire AS CR), which is partly funded by the Hlávka Foundation.

The Academy of Sciences also offers its employees starting flats. They are designed for young, low-income employees of institutions who have a good academic record, do not own a flat in Prague, and do not have their own private business. The number of foreign applicants must not exceed 10%.

PhD theses

Defensed PhD theses

More information

The agreement on the mutual cooperation in the implementation of a doctoral study program between IPHYS and the following institutions:

LF UK = Faculty of Medicine, Charles University

Basic information for the doctoral study program at Charles University

Regulations realting to the agendy of doctoral studie

Test  for the use of CU trainers showing the correst answers

Premium for the trainers of CU students in Prague

Contact

For more information please contact:

Mgr. Martin Balaštík, Ph.D., tel. +420 241 062 822,  email: martin.balastik@fgu.cas.cz

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