SLU's Research Schools
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Ecology - basics and applications
The research school aims at to provide courses and activities that give PhD students the insight and tools to perform research at the front in applied and fundamental ecology, and to work on applied issues and tasks of interest to society. -
Focus on Food and Biomaterials (FFB)
Interdisciplinary doctoral training in food science, biomaterials, and molecular sciences for sustainable innovation. -
Focus on Soils and Water (FoSW)
The research school for PhD-students and researchers who study soil & water resources. FoSW organizes courses, seminars, workshops and other activities, for example contact days with the public and private sector. -
Forest Damage Research School
The research school at the SLU Forest Damage Centre is an important component both for knowledge development in the field and for the supply of competence within universities, research institutes, authorities and forest companies. -
Graduate School for Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science
Welcome to the SLU Graduate School for Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (GS-VMAS). GS-VMAS offers activities related to all research subjects at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science -
Organism Biology
Welcome to the NJ faculty funded research school Organism Biology. We aim to strengthen and coordinate graduate training in organism biology by offering high-quality courses focused on common methodologies and state-of-the-art techniques, as well as workshops that promote interdisciplinary collaboration and increased interaction between research groups, departments, universities, and between science and society. -
People, Society and Sustainability (PSS)
The Department of Economics and the Department of Urban and Rural Development are joined in the research school People, Society and Sustainability (PSS), covering social science, humanities research and design science. -
SILVA - Research School
SILVA is a cross-departmental platform within the Faculty of Forest Sciences. It brings together diverse expertise to train doctoral students at the faculty, with the skills, knowledge and the network to tackle today's evolving issues and future challenges. -
SLU Grogrund Research School - Plant Breeding and Food
Our research school provides a foundation for doctoral education in plant breeding and food related disciplines through joint training activities and relevant information. -
Spira Research School (LTV faculty)
Welcome to Spira the Research School for Landscape Architecture, Horticulture and Crop Production Sciences. -
Sustainable Biomass systems – food, energy and biomaterials (SBS) 2026 - 2029
Our research school aims to offer broad knowledge and insight in the technical, environmental, economic and social aspects of sustainable systems designed for the production, processing and use of biomass resources for food, energy and biomaterials, as well as to promote contacts between researchers, society and industry. -
WIFORCE Research School
We provide the next generation of forest researchers with the knowledge and networks necessary to contribute to the future of sustainable forest use and conservation. With around 50 PhD students from academia and industry, the school offers cutting-edge courses and expert-led training, as well as strong links to the Swedish forest sector and international research communities.