Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryGermany, UK
Area of StudyHealth, IT, Engineering
Applications Open1 September 2026
Application Deadline12 October 2026 — 20 days left
Scholarship TypeDoctorate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2018
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About This Scholarship

The EMBL International PhD Programme is a prestigious doctoral training opportunity established in 1983, welcoming highly qualified students of all nationalities to conduct advanced research across multiple European sites. The programme emphasizes interdisciplinary training, early independence, and collaborative research in cutting-edge molecular life sciences.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Doctoral training
  • Access to 80+ independent research groups
  • International scientific network
  • Collaboration with experienced scientists

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Applicants may be of any nationality
  • 2 Must hold or expect to receive before beginning studies a university degree that formally qualifies applicant to enter a PhD or equivalent doctoral programme in the country where the degree was obtained
  • 3 Must provide at least two academic reference letters
  • 4 Will be evaluated based on qualifications and scientific potential

How to Apply

1
Register and apply through the online application portal
2
Submit application including academic credentials by 12 October 2026 at 23:59 CET
3
Arrange for at least two academic reference letters to be submitted by 14 October 2026 at 23:59 CET
4
Receive written application results in second half of October 2026
5
Participate in online screening interviews (27 October–13 November 2026)
6
Attend virtual panel assessment (1 December 2026)
7
Complete in-person interviews at EMBL sites (25–29 January 2027 or 1–4 February 2027 for Heidelberg location)
📅 3-4 years (typical PhD)

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