Study location	Hungary, Szeged
Type	Doctoral / Postdoctoral, full-time
Nominal duration	4 + 4 semesters
Study language	English
Awards	PhD
Course code	DDISEOO-eng

Tuition fee	€5,000 per semester The schedule of tuition fee payment is determined on the basis of consulate/visa regulations. In case of applicants coming from visa restricted countries, payment of the full tuition fee (1st and 2nd semester) is required. Details are indicated in the letter of admission.
Application fee	€79 per programme The 79 EUR Application Fee (non-refundable) is payable by programmes: as many programmes are indicated in your application profile as many times 79 EUR should be paid.
Examination fee	€30 per programme

Entry qualification

Graduate / Masters' Degree (or higher) It is an advantage if the applicant has experience in scientific research. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Academic Records in English or certified translation. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English B2/intermediate or equivalent international language exam)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided.

More information	u-szeged.hu/..mes/theoretical-medicine-phd

Overview

About the Programme: 20 members of the Hungarian Academy of Science and several Doctors of Science with significant international collaboration take part in the four training programmes in the Theoratical Medicine Doctoral School Neuoroendocrinology, Neuroscience, Gastroenterology and Regulation, measurement and analysis of life processes. Besides their knowledge and experience, the high scientific standards guarantee an outstanding level of PhD theses. The PhD candidates need to have a minimum of two original papers, one of them published as first author in an international scientific journal with an impact factor. The total impact factor required for the publications is 4.0.

Educational programmes: Neuoroendocrinology, Neuroscience, Gastroenterology and Regulation, Measurement and analysis of life processes

Sample Research Areas: Effects of environment-related damage to the endocrine system, Methodology of neuro-endocrine investigation, Problems arising during the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease, Development of sensory functions, Plasticity in the brain, Stress markers in experimental brain hypoxia, and Regulation of neuronal gene expression. For more research topics please consult the programme website.

For further information or contact Ms. Ágnes Mester via mester.agnes@med.u-szeged.hu.