Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

Karlstad University; Heidelberg; Vor Ort; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a prestigious European research institution as a PhD student in life sciences. The EMBL offers fully funded positions with comprehensive interdisciplinary training, fostering early independence and collaborative research. Experience a diverse and friendly atmosphere while contributing to groundbreaking scientific discoveries. With access to state-of-the-art laboratories and tailored mentorship, this opportunity is perfect for aspiring scientists looking to make a significant impact in their field. Don't miss the chance to be part of a community that values innovation and collaboration in life sciences.

Leistungen

Fully funded PhD positions

Broad health care benefits

Pension benefits

Access to state-of-the-art laboratories

Qualifikationen

• Candidates should hold a university degree qualifying for PhD or equivalent.
• Diverse backgrounds in sciences are welcomed.

Aufgaben

• Contribute creativity to an international team of scientists.
• Engage in basic research in molecular life sciences.

Kenntnisse

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mathematics

Computer Science

Engineering

Molecular Medicine

Ausbildung

University degree qualifying for PhD

Jobbeschreibung

Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

Thanks to everyone who submitted their application! The application deadline has now passed, and the selection process has started. More information about the next rounds of application will come during August 2025 and January 2026.

Would you like to contribute your creativity to an international team of scientists from various disciplines focusing on basic research in the area of molecular life sciences?

Your role

The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) invites you to apply for PhD positions in Heidelberg, Barcelona, Grenoble, Hamburg, Hinxton (near Cambridge), and Rome. The EMBL International PhD Programme (EIPP) provides comprehensive interdisciplinary training, maintaining a careful balance between theory and practice, close mentoring and creative freedom, collaborative teamwork, and independence. These key characteristics make EIPP a role model, which has inspired similar programmes at research institutions throughout Europe and the World.

We welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds, such as in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, and Molecular Medicine. Applicants must hold or anticipate receiving before starting at EMBL a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was obtained.

EMBL provides PhD students with a starting platform for a successful career in science by fostering early independence and interdisciplinary research. The enriching encounter of different nationalities, the friendly and collaborative atmosphere, and the passion for science is what unites EMBL’s diverse staff and provides an ideal setting to forge long-lasting connections and make studying at EMBL a formative experience. Our PhD positions are fully funded and offer broad health care and pension benefits.

Full details on how to submit your online application are available here.

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Upcoming Fully Funded PhD Positions in Life Sciences

Application Deadline: 2026-01-26 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

When it comes to starting a successful career in life sciences, the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) stands out as a great choice. As a PhD student at EMBL, you'll have access to state-of-the-art laboratories.

Known as Europe's life sciences laboratory, EMBL nurtures scientific collaboration and innovation.

EMBL's strength lies in its unique approach towards science and a strong sense of community.

As an EIPP student, you will benefit from tailored training and individual mentorship.

At EMBL, the network you will build extends far beyond scientific collaboration.

EMBL is one of the world’s leading research institutions and Europe’s flagship laboratory for the life sciences.