March 2026:
- PhD scholarship in analytical chemistry and mineral accessibility in plant-based foods - part of a MSCA Doctoral Network on micronutrients in sustainable and nutritious diet - DTU Food (DENMARK) https://efzu.fa.em2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/6870/ (deadline 15 April 2026)
- This seems to be connected to the one above: "Micronutrient intake and status in healthy young adults fed either a plant-based or a meat-based diet" (COPENHAGEN/DENMARK) https://scholarshipdb.net/scholarships-in-Denmark/Marie-Curie-Ph-D-Fellowship-In-Micronutrient-Intake-And-Status-In-Healthy-Young-Adults-Fed-Either-A-Plant-Based-Or-A-Meat-Based-Diet-University-Of-Copenhagen=JJEmwbcT8RG_6QzEeuBOuw.html (deadline 12 April 2026)
- "PhD Studentship: Health of adults and its association with physical activity and modifiable risk factors" (Nottingham, ENGLAND) https://jobs.nottingham.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=MED2044
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- January 2026: health science / nutrition science / related: Australia - must have work permit for Australia, https://careers.pageuppeople.com/513/cw/en/job/686549/phd-scholarship-optimising-the-health-of-women-during-pregnancy-scaling-accessibility-equity-and-culturally-appropriate-healthy-lifestyle-initiatives-in-health-systems
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- Zürich, Switzerland "PhD positions in Agri - Food System Policy and Plant-Based Value Chains" (ECONOMICS) https://academicpositions.com/ad/eth-zurich/2025/phd-positions-in-agri-food-system-policy-and-plant-based-value-chains/239351
- Basel, Switzerland "(MD-)PhD Stelle in der Klinischen Epidemiologie 100%" (MEDICINE / HEALTH SCIENCE - MUST SPEAK GERMAN) https://job.unispital-basel.ch/offene-stellen/md-phd-stelle-in-der-klinischen-epidemiologie/bd9af46f-aa13-46de-b12c-dd77e15df173
Also consider whether other fields may be more lucrative and more impactful for your goals of making the world a better place faster ... and/or for earning more money ... and/or for finding a job more easily.
Fields like ...
- Biotechnology
- Statistics
- Food technology
- Medicine
Check out this long list of potential scholarships by the German organization DAAD - in all fields of academia and all levels of study (e.g., Master, PhD, postdoc).
In Germany, there are also small stipends for foreign students that can help with paying rent (e.g., 300 EUR per month).
If you're already a scientist with a PhD who is employed at a research institute outside of Germany, you may be able to get a stipend for a short-term stay at a German university (up to 3 months).
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