Overview
INSTITUTE OF PHYSIOLOGY
of the Czech Academy of Sciences
Prague, Czech Republic (www.fgu.cas.cz/en)
Funded PhD student positions are available at the Institute of Physiology CAS (IPHYS) in Prague in the Czech Republic in:
NEUROSCIENCE
METABOLISM
CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
IPHYS is one of the leading biomedical research institutions in the fields of neuroscience, metabolism and cardiovascular physiology in the Czech Republic. Using molecular, cellular and animal models, we tackle basic biological mechanisms to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of serious non-infectious diseases including autism spectrum disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, stroke, ischemic heart disease, diabetes or inherited metabolic disorders. Moreover, IPHYS holds an important role in the education of undergraduate and graduate students and health care workers.
PhD program at IPHYS – main features and advantages:
Academic and Research Opportunities
- Attractive PhD topics in neuroscience, cardiology, and metabolism
- Access to cutting-edge techniques and advanced equipment (e.g. proteomics, metabolomics, advanced microscopy)
- Possibility to participate in translational research and collaborate with clinical partners
- Regular evaluation of PhD thesis progress with the possibility of external consultations
- Free access to online editions of top-tier scientific journals through the IPHYS library system
Professional Development
- Opportunities to participate in domestic and international scientific courses, workshops, and conferences
- Possibility of an international internship during the course of study
- Language courses (English, Czech for foreigners) organized by the Czech Academy of Sciences
- Events organized for PhD students (seminars, biannual PhD conference, training courses, informal meetings)
- Employment and Personal Benefits
Employment and Personal Benefits
- Employment status at IPHYS (up to a full-time contract) with associated benefits, such as a Multisport card that provides free or discounted access to sports facilities
- Five weeks of holiday
Student Life and Support
- Modern campus with on-site accommodation (available for up to one year)
- On-site facilities including two canteens, a café, a kindergarten, and medical services
- Support and guidance for international students and employees, including assistance with the visa process
Access to sports facilities on campus
For more information about the PhD program and the advertised PhD projects visit: https://fgu.cas.cz/en/students-and-career/ph-d-studies/
How to apply?
PhD candidates are encouraged to choose up to 3 PhD projects from an annotated list found at https://fgu.cas.cz/en/phd-study/ and apply through a web portal (link at the site, or: https://provider.img.cas.cz/iphys/phd-application/). The candidates will be notified by the end of March 2026 and the successful applicants will be helped to apply to a university-administered, tuition-free PhD program (mostly at the Charles University in Prague), supported by a university stipend and a salary and benefits from IPHYS. PhD program starts in October 2026.
Application deadline March 15, 2026
Online application form: https://provider.img.cas.cz/iphys/phd-application/
Available PhD projects: https://fgu.cas.cz/en/phd-study/
See the laboratory presentations live online on February 12, 2026!
Register at the website below and follow the presentations of IPHYS laboratories online at the Day of Physiology and Medicine for University Students: https://fgu.cas.cz/en/2026/01/day-of-physiology-and-medicine-for-university-students-february-12-2026-at-900-a-m/
A recording of the presentations will be available on the IPHYS website after the event.
Follow IPHYS at social media
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