PhD student
| Highest | $6,300 / mo · Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Experience | 5+ yrs |
| Degree | Required |
| First paycheck | From the 1st month in funded doctoral positions (salary or stipend) |
Pay in the destination countries
Monthly, in US dollars. Each country is an Imora admission package — open one for that route's fees, language requirement and deadline.
| Country | Monthly |
|---|---|
| SwitzerlandIELTS 6.5 · CHF 0.9–8k | $6,300max |
| NorwayIELTS 6.0–6.5 · NOK 130–260k | $5,550 |
| United StatesTOEFL 80–100 · $10–70k | $5,500 |
| DenmarkIELTS 6.5 · DKK 45–135k | $5,050 |
| GermanyIELTS 6.5 · €0–3k | $4,850 |
| FinlandIELTS 6.0–6.5 · €6–18k | $4,850 |
What does the day look like?
As a doctoral candidate or PhD researcher, full-time expectations are about 40 hours per week on academic activities. Roughly half of the week is dedicated to the core research question: narrow literature reviews, data collection or experiments, analysis, academic writing, and assisting with teaching or lab supervision. Tools depend on the field: Python, R, MATLAB, Stata, NVivo, LaTeX, Git, TensorFlow, and PyTorch in computational work; electron microscopes, NMR spectrometers, clean-room lithography, cell culture, and flow cytometry in wet labs; and archives or field surveys in humanities and social sciences.
The rest of the week covers routine administrative and service tasks: seminars, supervision meetings, grading, grant reporting, ethics applications, conference papers, and manuscript revisions. Shift work and night work are not rostered except for lab rotas, telescope time, field seasons, and clinical cover. Conference travel lasting several days a few times per year is normal.
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