“BREEDING AND SEED PRODUCTION OF CULTIVATED PLANTS”, IN PROFESSIONAL DIRECTION 6.1 PLANT GROWING, IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION 6. AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND VETERINARY MEDICINE, IN THE MAIZE INSTITUTE - KNEJA
Mission and objectives of the training
Our mission is to prepare highly qualified researchers and experts in the field of breeding and seed production. The program is aimed at forming in-depth theoretical and applied knowledge, skills for independent research and teamwork, as well as the application of innovative technologies in agriculture.
Main tasks
The training is focused on several key areas:
Mastering modern methodological principles in selection.
Developing skills for analyzing priority scientific problems and conducting independent experiments.
Planning scientific research and presenting the results at international forums.
Active participation in national and international projects.
Quality management and standards
The training is conducted in strict accordance with the current legislation of the Republic of Bulgaria (LHE, ZRASRB) and the internal regulations of the SSA and the IC - Knezha. The quality system includes:
Expert scientific supervision: Doctoral students are trained under the supervision of habilitated scientists with proven experience and contributions in the relevant scientific field.
System control: The process is monitored through annual attestations, reports to the Scientific Council and constant monitoring of individual curricula.
International standards: The program maintains high criteria, consistent with the Standards and Guidelines for Quality Assurance in the European Higher Education Area (ESG).
Advantages for PhD students
At the IC – Knezha, PhD students receive access to:
Specialized courses on methodological foundations of scientific experimentation, information technologies and foreign language training.
Free access to large online libraries and scientific databases.
Opportunity to solve real breeding problems related to the creation of new corn hybrids resistant to stress factors.
Incentives for specializations in renowned international institutes and publications in world-renowned scientific journals.
Active competitions
For the academic year 2025/2026, the IC – Knezha has announced places for full-time and part-time training. The dissertation topics are carefully selected to be relevant, original and with practical contribution in a regional and national context.
