Doctoral Program in Global Health 

The PhD program in Global Health is designed for national and international health professionals who want to strengthen their research skills and academic abilities. The program has a specific focus on implementation research, so that students can apply research findings in the settings they already work in.

The program also aims to build strong connections between organizations and academic institutes, so that the research feeds back into the work in the field.

From the 2027 intake onwards, the application procedure has changed. Applicants no longer submit an open application on a topic of their own choosing. Instead, professors at the University of Geneva publish calls for specific PhD spots, and you apply to one of these calls with a research proposal written for that call.

• A minimum of 6 semesters and a maximum of 10 semester, approximately 3-5 years, alongside your existing position
• Taught and supervised in English
• 18 ECTS of courses, including the Spring School in Global Health twice in Geneva
• At least two scientific articles published or fully accepted, as first author
• In principle self-funded; the program does not award scholarships or stipends
• Applications open 15 January and close 1 February