EMBL International PhD Programme 7786 views

The EMBL International PhD Programme, originally started in 1983, represents the flagship of EMBL’s commitment to first class training and education. Inter-nationality, dedicated mentoring and early independence in research characterize the programme. The programme is considered to be one of the most competitive doctoral training schemes to enter; committed to provide EMBL PhD students with the best starting platform for a successful career in science.

Research Themes

• Cell Signalling and Differentiation
• Cellular Organisation and Dynamics
• Evolution
• Gene Regulation, Chromatin and Epigenetics
• Genetics and Genomics
• Metabolism and Metabolomics
• Microbiology and Virology
• Molecular Medicine and Disease Mechanisms
• Neurobiology
• Protein and Proteomics
• RNA Regulation and Transcriptomics
• Tissue and Systems Biology
• Methods and Technology Development
• Bioinformatics and Software Development
• Chemistry and Chemical Biology
• Computational Modelling
• Imaging, Microscopy and Image Analysis
• Integrated Structural Biology
• Microfluidics
• Robotics and Automation

Number of fellowships: 60 every year

Eligibility:

• Nationality: applicant can be of any nationality
• Qualification: PhD applicants must hold, or anticipate receiving before enrollment, a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD or equivalent programme in the country where the degree was initially obtained.
• All applications are evaluated solely on the basis of qualification and scientific potential.
• There is no age limit.
• Proficiency in English, (written and verbal) is a prerequisite to enter the EMBL International PhD Programme.

Duration: 

• 3.5 to 4 years

Application:

• All applications need to be supported by a minimum of two academic reference letters.
• Referees must submit their online references before the closing date.

Applications for 2021 Summer recruitment are now OPEN!!!