Programs and bursaries in geochemistry
This database serves as a resource for geochemistry related research programs, bachelor, master, and PhD programs, as well as small bursaries for early career scientists. For more information about the individual programs and bursaries, please go to the respective websites.
A list of upcoming conferences and short courses is also available here.
If you wish to add any information to this list, please email the EAG Office with the relevant information.
PhD, Master and Bachelor Programs
| PhD Programs | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|
| International PhD-Program GeoEnviron | University of Tübingen | Germany |
| Isotope Geochemistry and Cosmochemistry | University of Manchester | UK |
| Geosciences | Newcastle University | UK |
| Environmental Geochemistry and Geomicrobiology | University of Manchester | UK |
| Master Programs | Institution | Country |
| Environmental Chemistry | University of Bayreuth | Germany |
| MSc programme in Experimental Geosciences | University of Bayreuth | Germany |
| MSc Geography: Climate and Environmental Change (in German) | Friedrch Schiller University Jena | Germany |
| Applied & Environmental Geoscience (AEG) | University of Tübingen | Germany |
| Applied Environmental Geochemistry | Luleå University of Technology | Sweden |
| Earth Sciences – Major in Mineralogy & Geochemistry | ETH Zurich | Switzerland |
| MPhil Geosciences | Newcastle University | UK |
| MSc Geochemistry MSc Mineral Resources |
University of St Andrews | UK |
| Bachelor Programs | Institution | Country |
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Other learning, training or research programs
A list of upcoming conferences and short courses is also available here.
| Program | Organisation / Details | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| Aquatic Microbial and Molecular Ecology (AMME) PhD course | 2-week PhD course in Aquatic Microbial and Molecular Ecology (10 ECTS) held at the University of Southern Denmark (previous course: 17-31 August 2025). Provides theoretical and practical training in biogeochemistry and molecular techniques with emphasis on the ecology of marine microbial systems. |
See website for updates |
| DMG Doctoral Courses | Various short doctoral courses of the DMG (German Mineralogical Society) | See website for listings |
| ECORD Summer Schools | ECORD – European Consortium for Ocean Research Drilling Summer schools that aim to foster the education of young scientists in marine-related sciences and to train a new generation to participate in future ocean drilling expeditions. |
See website for details. Scholarships available. |
| Silica School – Silica: from stardust to the living world | Small private online course (SPOC) offered every year in November focused on the study of the silica cycle on planet Earth (and beyond). Silica School was created through a collaboration between several international institutions /universities in order to offer the best and most up-to-date e-learning experience on the subject of “Silica: from stardust to the living world”. Contact Jill Sutton for more information. |
30 Sept each year |
Scholarships, research and travel bursaries
| Society / Bursary | Amount | Deadlines |
|---|---|---|
| European Association of Organic Geochemists Elsevier Research Scholarship |
Up to €3000 | 31 May 2026 |
| Geosciences journal Travel Awards |
500 CHF | 31 Oct 2026 |
| International Association of GeoChemistry PhD Student Research Grant program |
Up to $2300 (US) | previous deadline: 15 Nov 2025 |
| INQUA – International Union for Quaternary Research Fellowship Program |
Up to $2300 (US) | Previous deadline: 30 Sep 2025 |
| ISME – International Society for Microbial Ecology Scholar Mobility Fund |
2,000 to 3,000 euros (max. 5,000 euros) | 2 deadlines per year. Next call opens in Sep 2026 |
| The Meteoritical Society Barringer Family Fund for Meteorite Impact – Research Student and PostDoc Project Research Grant |
$2,500 – $5,000 grant for master and PhD students, and post-doctoral students – up to 3 years after PhD | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland / Geological Society Hazel Prichard Student Bursary |
Up to £3000 Undergraduate or taught MSc students, registered at a university or institute in the UK or ROI. |
15 Feb each year |
| Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Environmental Mineralogy Group (EMG) Early Career Bursary Scheme |
– up to £300 (research student) – up to £1000 (early career) Applicants must be registered at a university or institute in the UK or ROI. |
Next deadline: 21 Nov 2025 |
| Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Postgraduate student bursary |
– Ordinarily, limited to £500 maximum or 50% of costs Applicants must be registered at a university or institute in the UK or ROI. |
2 deadlines each year: 7 May and 7 December. Please see the full details on the website |
| Mineralogical Society of Great Britain & Ireland Special Interest Group bursaries |
– various bursaries available, see the website for details | See website |