Research at the University of Guyana: excellence and innovation in Amazonian territory
Lhe University of French Guiana stands out for its cutting-edge research in the unique setting of the Amazon region. With its Doctoral School 587, the university offers doctoral programmes and habilitation to direct research (HDR) opportunities, supporting the development of a dynamic scientific community. Doctoral students benefit from a stimulating working environment, supervised by renowned researchers in a wide range of disciplines, from environmental sciences to medicine and the humanities and social sciences.
Doctoral School 587 is at the heart of the training of young researchers, offering them high-quality research courses in a multidisciplinary context. The PhD enables students to develop their research skills, while making major contributions to regional and international scientific production. As for theHDRIt enables researchers to qualify to supervise theses, thereby guaranteeing the continuity and excellence of research teams.
The university's research laboratories cover fields as varied as Amazonian biodiversity, tropical ecosystems, public health and social sciences. Drawing on an area of inestimable ecological wealth, the University of French Guiana is developing innovative projects that address the global challenges of sustainable development, health and society.
The University of French Guiana is also a key player in the development of the scientific fabric in French Guiana and the Caribbean region. Thanks to its collaborations with national and international research institutes, it participates in research programmes on a global scale.
Joining the University of Guyana for doctoral studies or research projects means taking part in a collective effort to understand and preserve a unique territory, while providing answers to contemporary challenges.