Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (3-4 yrs)
Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology (BGG) offers high-quality and interdisciplinary doctoral training in natural science research. Traditionally strong areas in BGG are ecology, evolutionary biology, biodiversity, environmental science, physiology, genetics, physical geography, human geography and geology.
Application calls for a right to study are open in March, in August-September and in December. In August-September call it is possible to apply a fixed-term funded doctoral researcher position as well.
Next call(s) for a right to study will be open:
- 2 March - 16 March, 2026 (right to study from 1 August 2026)
- 25 August - 8 September, 2026 (right to study from 1 January 2027).
Note that the application forms close at 4 pm (local time in Finland). Go to Admission criteria and instructions for applicants website to read the instructions and apply the right to study a doctoral degree.
At the Doctoral Programme in Biology, Geography and Geology you can study for Doctor of Philosophy degree in:
- Biology
- Environmental Science
- Biodiversity research
- Geography
- Physical geography
- Human geography
- Geoinformatics
- Economic geography
- Geology
Contact information
Email: sci-docstudies@utu.fi
BGG Coordinator: Sari Järvi
