BIOMEDCHEM DOCTORAL SCHOOL

BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University of Lodz and Lodz Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences provides support and guidance to those seeking a PhD in Exact and Natural Sciences or Medical and Health Sciences that prepare dissertations in the following disciplines: 

• Biological Sciences 
• Medical Sciences  
• Chemical Sciences  

BioMedChem Doctoral School is an interdisciplinary school, which has a unique curriculum offer. Doctoral students of the school gain knowledge from one of the three above mentioned disciplines, which is simultaneously closely related to the two remaining ones. Joint seminar classes constitute a platform to expand knowledge in these three fields, so far frequently considered separate ones. It is a valuable supplementation of the gained knowledge that leads to better and fuller understanding of processes and phenomena taking place at the interface between animate nature and its surroundings. 

What is important is that institutions that form the School (University of Lodz, Institute of Medical Biology of Polish Academy of Sciences, Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies Polish Academy of Sciences, European Regional Centre for Ecohydrology) allow its research equipment use and carrying out research under the guidance of world-renowned scientists. 

Education at BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University of Lodz and Lodz Institutes of the Polish Academy of Sciences  

The goal of education is to broaden and deepen knowledge of doctoral students in the field of selected scientific discipline in an interdisciplinary environment allowing for the placement of competence associated with a given scientific discipline in a wider context. Knowledge and skills acquired during the studies will prepare you as a doctoral student to plan, design and conduct research independently within the Individual Research Plan (Indywidualny plan badawczy – IPB). 

After graduating from the Doctoral School, you will be prepared to critically evaluate scientific research results that constitute a basis for scientific publications as well as to present the obtained results in the international scientific community. The acquired knowledge and ability to share it will enable you to carry out didactic work at the level of higher education. 

Thanks to the education process you will gain competence enabling you to engage in individual as well as team scientific research, especially interdisciplinary ones, conducted by national and international research teams. The obtained knowledge and research results will constitute your contribution to the development of innovative economy and work for the public good. 

The studies last 8 semesters and they are full-time studies (the classes are held during working days). They are free of charge. 

INFRASTRUCTURE

Science that matters. A career with a future.

The BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University of Lodz and the PAS Institutes in Lodz offers a vibrant academic environment designed for modern, interdisciplinary doctoral training. Its greatest asset is its extensive and diverse research, teaching, and administrative infrastructure, comprising five renowned scientific institutions and the modern Doctoral Schools Centre (CSD) at the University of Lodz.
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A) ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT and INTEGRATION CENTRE

At the heart of the school’s organizational life is the Doctoral Schools Centre (CSD), located on the first floor of the University of Lodz’s 14th Student Dormitory – famously known as the Tower of Babel – in Matejki Street in Lodz.

The CSD is more than a physical space. It is a cutting-edge support facility for all doctoral schools at the University of Lodz, including the BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University of Lodz and PAS Institutes.

It is here that people with a passion for science meet. It is here that new research ideas, teams, and friendships are born. Thanks to the CSD, the four doctoral schools now share a true academic community hub – a place that inspires and facilitates the daily life of PhD students.

Spanning 1175 m², the space includes:

Teaching Area:

• Four seminar rooms (15–20 people)

• One large workshop room (25–30 people)

• Individual workroom with computers

• Comfortable relaxation zone (armchairs, beanbags, sofas)

• Nursing room (with changing table)

Administrative Area:

• Doctoral school secretaries’ offices

• Directors’ offices

• Two conference rooms (15 and 30–40 people)

B) CONDUCTING RESEARCH

Doctoral candidates carry out their research projects in five specialized institutions:

At the University of Lodz:

• Faculty of Biology and Environmental Protection [link]

• Faculty of Chemistry [link]

At PAS Institutes in Lodz:

• Institute of Medical Biology PAS [link]

• Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies PAS [link]

• European Regional Centre for Ecohydrology PAS (under the auspices of UNESCO) [link]

Each of these institutions provides access to advanced laboratory infrastructure and unique research resources in biology, chemistry, medicine, biotechnology, and environmental sciences.

What do you gain as a doctoral student?

• Access to modern laboratories at the University of Lodz and PAS Institutes

• Administrative support in one dedicated location

• Space for individual and collaborative work

• Conditions conducive to focus and recovery

• A place to integrate with fellow PhD students

• Professional equipment (interactive whiteboards, multimedia, high-speed internet)

The BioMedChem Doctoral School of the University of Lodz and PAS Institutes in Lodz is not just a place of education – it is a carefully designed ecosystem that supports scientific, professional, and personal development.