Practical, in-depth guides on salaries, funding, applications and working in academia across Europe.
What do PhD students earn in Switzerland? A detailed breakdown of salaries at ETH Zurich, EPFL, and cantonal universities — plus benefits, tax, and cost of living.
How much do postdocs earn in Germany? The TV-L E13 salary scale, Max Planck and Helmholtz rates, tax classes, and how German academic pay compares across Europe.
Everything you need to know about academic positions in Sweden — PhD and postdoc salaries, employment benefits, work culture, and how the Swedish university system works.
A practical overview of European research funding — ERC grants, national funding agencies (SNSF, DFG, ANR, VR), Horizon Europe, and how to find funded positions.
Practical advice for applying to PhD, postdoc, and faculty positions at European universities — CV format, cover letter, research statement, and common mistakes to avoid.
