The University of Cagliari offers 150 funded PhD positions for the 2026/2027 academic year across 19 doctoral programmes. The fellowships provide €16,243 annually for up to 36 months, with research areas including Data Science, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, Law, Humanities, and Environmental Sciences. The application deadline is 28 September 2026.
The IASA Scuola Superiore PhD Fellowship 2026 in Italy offers €16,243 per year for up to 36 months. The Advanced Sciences for Agrifood Systems programme focuses on sustainable agriculture, food security, data science, agribusiness, and international research, with applications closing on 28 September 2026.
Leiden University is offering a PhD position in modeling the mechanical regulation of plant development and regeneration. The project combines mathematical biology, computational modeling, plant mechanobiology and the Virtual Leaf platform. The salary is €3,204–€4,051 per month, with a potential four-year contract and a deadline of 15 September 2026.
Utrecht University is offering a salaried PhD Position in Virus-Glycan Interactions starting in 2027. Study Influenza A receptor specificity using glycan arrays, molecular biology, enzymology and biochemical approaches. The salary starts at €3,204 and rises to €4,051 per month, with an application deadline of 25 September 2026.
Utrecht University is hiring a postdoctoral researcher to study marine carbon dioxide removal and ecological MRV. Learn about the MAR-CO2 project, eligibility, salary, benefits, application requirements, and the 20 September 2026 deadline.
Utrecht University is offering a PhD position in Neurotoxicity of Herbal Supplements. The four-year research project focuses on in vitro toxicity testing, neuronal effects, the blood-brain barrier and cardiotoxicity. The salary is €3,204–€4,051 per month, with applications due September 13, 2026.
Tilburg University is offering a four-year PhD position in Economics through the CentER Graduate School of Economics. The NWO-funded project studies digital technology and women’s empowerment through an RCT in Nairobi, Kenya. The salary starts at €3,204 and rises to €4,051 gross per month. Apply by October 15, 2026.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is offering 11 full-time PhD positions in Mechanics of Materials, covering green steels, hydrogen-resistant materials, cryogenic thermal interfaces, digital twins, and silicon wafer handling. The four-year positions offer salaries of €3,204–€4,051 per month. Applications are due September 30, 2026, or until all positions are filled.
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is offering 11 PhD positions in its Excellence & Sustainability Programme for Mechanics of Materials. The four-year positions cover green steel, hydrogen-resistant steels, cryogenic thermal interfaces, and silicon wafer handling, with salaries of €3,204–€4,051 per month. The application deadline is September 30, 2026, although positions may be filled earlier.
The Cyprus Institute (CyI) is a European non-profit, Science- and Technology-oriented Educational and Research Institution, based in Cyprus and governed by an acclaimed Board of Directors. The research agenda of the CyI is pursued at its five Research Centres, namely: Considerable cross-centre interaction is a characteristic of the Institute’s scientific ethos. The Cyprus Institute invites…
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) and Wageningen University are offering a four-year PhD position in phytoplankton trait diversity and ecosystem modelling. The project uses PCLake+ to investigate how phytoplankton traits, biodiversity and environmental change affect lake ecosystem functioning.
The Netherlands Institute of Ecology (NIOO-KNAW) is offering a PhD position in Plant Epigenetics and Genomics in Wageningen, Netherlands. The project investigates how natural epialleles, DNA methylation and gene-expression variation contribute to heritable differences in apomictic dandelions. Applicants with an MSc in Plant Sciences, Bioinformatics, Plant Genomics or a related field can apply by September 30, 2026.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a doctoral position in Plant Ecology within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. The “Scale Matters” project investigates plant gas exchange responses to CO₂ and light across leaf, individual, and stand levels using experiments and process-based modelling. The position starts October 1, 2026, offers up to E13 TV-L at 65% employment, and applications are due by September 15, 2026.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a funded PhD position in Food Chemistry focused on fiber modification through malting and fermentation. The research explores fiber fractions in legumes and plant food matrices and their potential use in innovative plant-based food products. Applicants with a Master’s degree in Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Nutritional Sciences, Chemical Engineering, or a related field can apply by September 28, 2026.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a PhD position in Plant-Microbe Interactions within the GreenRobust Cluster of Excellence. The project investigates how root-associated microbes influence plant reproduction and floral traits under drought. Applicants with a Master’s or Diploma in Biology, Ecology, Plant Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, or a related field can apply by September 30, 2026.
The University of Hohenheim is offering a PhD position in Sheep Immunology focused on host immune responses to gastrointestinal nematode infections in grazing sheep. The position starts January 1, 2027, is offered at 65% employment with E13 TV-L remuneration, and runs until December 31, 2029. Applicants with an MSc in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Immunology, Biology, Microbiology, Life Sciences, or a related field are encouraged to apply by October 15, 2026.
DTU is offering a three-year PhD scholarship in spontaneous solid-state fermentation starters in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project combines food fermentation, microbiology, genomics, metabolomics, sustainability, bioinformatics, and fieldwork. The application deadline is 13 September 2026.
DTU is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in Microbial Food Scaling in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The interdisciplinary project explores scaling, resilience, sustainability, food systems, and microbial food innovation as part of BRIGHT Mission 2. Apply by 13 September 2026.
DTU is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in Microbial Strain Engineering in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project focuses on engineering food-safe fungal chassis strains, reducing toxin-related risks, optimizing fermentation processes, and developing safer microbial foods through BRIGHT Mission 2. Apply by 27 September 2026.
DTU is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in Molecular Nutrition and Strain Engineering in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project focuses on improving the nutritional profiles of microbial foods using targeted strain engineering, with research on essential amino acids, vitamins, protein digestibility, and bioavailability. Apply by 27 September 2026.
DTU is offering a 3-year PhD scholarship in animal nutrition and host-microbe metabolism as part of the BRIGHT microbial food research programme in Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark. The project focuses on pre-clinical studies examining how microbial foods affect the microbiome, metabolism, nutrition and host health. The application deadline is 27 September 2026.
Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria has announced 42nd-cycle PhD opportunities for 2026, covering Agricultural, Food and Forest Sciences; Law and Economics; Architecture and Design; and Civil, Environmental and Industrial Engineering. The programmes offer 5 or 6 assignments per year, require international mobility, and have an application deadline of September 3, 2026, at 12:00 noon.
Università Telematica San Raffaele Roma is offering PhD opportunities in Innovative Lifestyle Interventions for Health Promotion, an interdisciplinary doctoral programme focused on physical activity, nutrition, health psychology and science communication. The programme offers 5 assignments per year, with applications closing on September 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Ca’ Foscari University of Venice has opened its call for applications for the 42nd PhD cycle for the 2026/27 academic year, including the PhD in Polar Sciences and additional funded places in Computer Science, Modern Languages, Cultures and Societies and Linguistics, and Environmental Sciences. International candidates can apply online by September 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Italian time.
Eawag is offering a Master thesis or internship in modelling Densified Activated Sludge in Sequencing Batch Reactors (DAS-SBR). The project focuses on biological wastewater treatment, process modelling, Sumo simulations, real-world data calibration, and process optimization.
Eawag, the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology, invites applications for a Postdoc in Food-Web Responses to Artificial Flood Restoration in Alpine Rivers. The project investigates aquatic-terrestrial food webs, stable isotope ecology, hydromorphology, and ecological recovery in hydropower-regulated Alpine rivers.
The University of Amsterdam is offering a four-year PhD position in plant signal integration. The DFG? NWO VIDI-funded project investigates B4-RAF kinase signaling complexes in Arabidopsis thaliana using molecular biology, protein biochemistry, functional proteomics, quantitative imaging, and genetics.
Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz invites applications for a PhD student position in Plant RNA Biology. The three-year, 65% position focuses on alternative RNA splicing, DEAD-box helicases, protein-RNA interactions, and RNA biology in Arabidopsis thaliana.
Heidelberg University invites applications for a PhD position in plant evolutionary biology and genomics within the GreenRobust research environment. The three-year position starts in November 2026 and focuses on genome evolution, diversity, disparity, and plant immune receptor diversification across the Brassicaceae family.
The University of Oldenburg is offering a 36-month, full-time PhD position in Experimental Marine Ecology in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. Funded through the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP, the project focuses on response diversity in marine plankton communities, environmental change, biodiversity, resilience, and ecosystem stability. Applications are due by 30 September 2026.
CNRS is recruiting a full-time Researcher in the Production of DNA-Modifying Enzymes in Cyanobacteria at the Institut de Biologie Intégrative de la Cellule in Gif-sur-Yvette, France. The position focuses on molecular biology, cyanobacterial biotechnology, enzyme production, and biochemical analysis, with an application deadline of 12 September 2026.
Åbo Akademi University is recruiting a full-time Doctoral Researcher in Evolutionary Ecology of Arctic Phytoplankton in Turku, Finland. The position is part of a Research Council of Finland-funded project investigating climate-driven dispersal, adaptation, and intraspecific diversity in Arctic marine ecosystems. The appointment runs until 31 August 2030, with a starting salary of approximately €2,700 per month. Application deadline: 30 September 2026 at 15:00 Finnish time.
The IMMUFELLOW programme offers up to 11 fully funded three-year postdoctoral researcher positions in immunology at the University of Turku and Åbo Akademi University in Finland. The programme supports independent research in basic, translational, and clinical immunology, diagnostics, drug development, and health economics. Applications close on 19 October 2026 at 23:59 EEST.
The University of Sassari is offering 23 PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences for the 42nd cycle. The programme focuses on climate-change adaptation, crop productivity and resilience, sustainable agricultural and forestry systems, natural-resource conservation, ecosystem services, and agricultural and agri-food biotechnology. Applications close on 8 September 2026 at 23:59.
The University of Foggia is offering 8 PhD positions for the 42nd cycle in Biotechnology and Smart Practices for a Sustainable Management of Natural Resources, Food and Agriculture. The doctoral programme focuses on biotechnology, smart and sustainable technologies, circular economy, digital transition, green technologies, and sustainable agri-food systems. International mobility is required, and applications close on 8 September 2026 at 13:00.
The PhD in Law, Management and Innovation Policies at Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO offers an interdisciplinary research pathway focused on digital and green transitions, artificial intelligence, sustainability, economic regulation, innovation, and ESG-oriented organizational models. Applications are open until 30 September 2026 at 23:59.
The Conservatorio di Musica di Vicenza is offering 6 funded PhD positions in the Arts and Cultural Heritage for Innovative, Advanced and International Practice-Based Projects doctoral programme in Italy. The programme focuses on artistic research across music and arts sciences in the emerging phygital domain, where technology connects digital systems with physical, sensory, and cognitive experiences. Successful candidates receive a doctoral scholarship of €16,243 per year for up to 36 months, including social benefits and research costs. International mobility is required, and applications are open to candidates of any nationality. The deadline is October 9, 2026, at 23:59.
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) in Germany is a joint venture of the University of Cologne Excellence Cluster on Stress Responses in Aging-Associated Diseases (CECAD), the University Hospital, and the Max Planck Institutes for Biology of Ageing and for Metabolism Research. We offer up to 12 Fully Funded PHD Positions to highly…
The University of Oldenburg is inviting applications for a permanent W3 Professorship in Functional Plant Biology within the Institute of Biology and Environmental Sciences. The position focuses on functional adaptation of plants, including research areas such as climate change, salt and drought stress, plant-microbiome interactions, and quantitative traits. The successful professor will establish and lead an independent research group, develop externally funded research, teach plant biology in German and English, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaborations. The application deadline is September 27, 2026, with the position scheduled to begin on October 1, 2028.
The Düsseldorf Graduate School of Economics (DGSE) and Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) are inviting applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, Behavioural/Experimental Economics, Industrial Organisation, or International Economics. The position is based at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Germany, is offered at 75% working hours, and starts on January 1, 2027. The initial contract runs until December 31, 2028, with a possible two-year extension. The position is paid according to E 13 TV-L and leads toward a PhD qualification. The application deadline is September 16, 2026.
The University of Konstanz is inviting applications for a full-time Postdoc Position in Sociology within the Sociology – Social Movements working group and the Cluster of Excellence “The Politics of Inequality.” The position is offered for up to 24 months starting in November 2026 and is paid according to salary scale E 13 TV-L. Applicants should hold a PhD in Sociology or a related field and have research experience in political sociology, social movements, prosocial behaviour, or environmental sociology. The application deadline is September 13, 2026.
The University for Foreigners of Reggio Calabria is offering 5 funded PhD positions for the 2026/2027 academic year in the interdisciplinary programme Global Studies for an Inclusive and Integrated Society. The programme combines economics, sociology, business studies, law, history, humanities, psychology, linguistics, statistics, and computer science. Selected doctoral researchers receive €16,243 per year for up to 36 months. The application deadline is 22 September 2026 at 12:00.
The University of Cagliari has announced its PhD admission competition for the 2026/2027 academic year, Cycle 42. The call covers 18 doctoral programmes across science, engineering, medicine, humanities, law, economics, and social sciences, with 150 annual positions and doctoral funding of up to €16,243 per year for up to 36 months.
The University of Udine is inviting applications for PhD programmes for the 2026/2027 academic year, 42nd cycle, Session II. Opportunities are available in computer science, artificial intelligence, medicine, food science, engineering, agriculture, biotechnology, mathematics, physics, and related fields. Positions are available with or without scholarships. Deadline: 24 September 2026 at 14:00.
The University of Gothenburg is offering a two-year Postdoctoral Position in Botany (Plant Science), focusing on southern African Asteraceae, plant evolution, systematics, phylogenetics, and biodiversity. Applicants need a PhD in evolutionary biology or systematics, R and phylogenetic analysis experience, and strong English communication skills. Application deadline: 14 September 2026.
The University of Gothenburg is hiring an Assistant Researcher in Environmental Science for a seven-month project on PFAS contamination, artificial groundwater recharge, and groundwater protection. Applicants need a PhD in environmental geology, contaminant hydrogeology, environmental chemistry, or a related field, plus PFAS LC-MS/MS and field research experience. Deadline: 6 September 2026.
The University of Gothenburg is offering a fully funded PhD position in Global Change Biology, focusing on climate change, heatwaves, thermal sensitivity, and animal populations. The 100% doctoral position is based at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences in Gothenburg, Sweden. Applications are due by 21 September 2026.
The University of Helsinki is offering 30 salaried doctoral researcher positions through the RESDOC doctoral training project. The four-year positions start in early 2027 and offer approximately €2,900 gross per month. Applicants must hold a qualifying Master’s degree, meet MSCA mobility requirements, and propose research aligned with one of four RESDOC themes. The application deadline is 31 August 2026.
The University of Helsinki is offering a 36-month Doctoral Candidate position in plant community ecology through the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Network ReDiLEEP. The project will investigate response diversity and the stability of boreal forest and tundra plant communities under environmental change. The position includes international secondments, MSCA network training, and an estimated gross salary of €4,100–€4,600 per month. The application deadline is 18 September 2026.
The University of Helsinki is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Microbiology to join the AMaRONE project on antimicrobial resistance across human, animal, and environmental systems. The fixed-term position runs from January 2027 to December 2028 and offers a starting salary of approximately €3,600 per month. Applicants with expertise in microbiology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, metagenomics, or related fields are encouraged to apply by 30 September 2026.