I want to do PhD training in Soil Science from the department of Soil and Environment of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences so please tell me the duration of this training? What is the eligibility criteria required to apply for this training?

The department of Soil and Environment of Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences offers PhD training in Soil Science. A PhD program is four years (240 hp) of which the major part (195 hp) consist of individual research and writing of a PhD thesis.


Requirements for Admission

Pre-requisites
The general requirement for becoming a PhD student at the department of Soil and Environment is that one has a BSc in a relevant natural science discipline and at least one more year of university studies on a more advanced level like MSc.

If one does not have a higher degree than BSc one also need to have completed an independent study of at least 15 hp at a higher level than BSc.


Supervision and selection
Only PhD students that can be guaranteed supervision can be accepted.
Selection of applicants is made on a competitive basis where ones capacity to successfully complete postgraduate studies is evaluated.


Financing
According to the Swedish decree of higher education funding for the complete education (4 years effective studies) should be available and one should be employed as a doctorate student.

The department may also accept PhD candidates with other types of funding if it is likely that the funding can be secured for the complete education and that one can use so much time for the education that it can be completed within 8 years.


Feasibility of the PhD project
The board for postgraduate studies makes an assessment of the application based on PhD candidate qualifications, possibilities for supervision, quality of suggested research, available funds and suggested time plan.


Application
The application for admission is prepared by the applicant in collaboration with the main supervisor.

Documents that should be submitted to the director of post-graduate research electronically include:

Individual study plan (ISP)
Application form
Form 2: Recommendation of admission
Copy of external funding contracts
CV of the applicant
Study records that proves that one fulfil the formal requirements and English proficiency
A copy of the advertised announcement of the PhD position
The supervisor's motivation for the choice of one including a brief description of the selection process


Application process
The application should be sent to the director of post-graduate studies for a pre-evaluation at least 3weeks before the meeting of the board for postgraduate studies at the department

The application is considered by the board for postgraduate studies and subsequently approved by the head of department.