Scholarship
EMBL International PhD Programme – 2027 Winter Recruitment
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Germany, France, Italy, Spain and UK EMBL sites (in person)
·3 C
·ScholarshipCloses in 31 days
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
Applications openSep 01, 2026
Application deadlineOct 12, 2026
Opportunity details
The important facts at a glance
Study levelDoctoral / PhD
Funding coverageFully funded
Award value or coverage detailsCompetitive 3.5-year doctoral fellowship with possible extension, institutional benefits and research support. EMBL charges no application, interview, processing or training fees.
Eligible courses or study areasMolecular biology, cell biology, bioinformatics, structural biology, genomics, imaging, biophysics and interdisciplinary life sciences.
Who can apply
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Open to highly qualified applicants of all nationalities, including Ugandans. Candidates must hold or expect a university degree that formally qualifies them for PhD entry in the country where it was awarded and need at least two academic references.
About this opportunity
Program overview and application information
Prestigious, fully supported international life-science PhD across EMBL sites. No application fee, and Ugandans are eligible; applicants should budget only for tests if needed and pre-departure incidentals not covered by the fellowship. Affordability: B/A depending on relocation support. Opens 1 September; deadline 12 October 2026, 23:59 CET.
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