A funded PhD position in Plant Cell and Molecular Biology is available at the Chair of Plant Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich (TUM). The research project investigates how mechanical stress controls cell cycle progression in plants. The position is based in Freising-Weihenstephan and is open until filled.
The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is offering a three-year PhD scholarship in Natural Product Chemistry at DTU Bioengineering in Kgs. Lyngby. The research focuses on microbial natural products, metabolomics, genome-mining, biosynthesis and potential biofungicides. The application deadline is 31 October 2026.
The University for Foreigners of Perugia is accepting applications for two positions in the Industrial PhD Course in Frontier Sciences in Sustainability, Diplomacy and International Cooperation, XLII cycle, 2026/2027. The three-year programme offers one position in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Sustainability and one in Diplomacy and International Cooperation. The application deadline is October 15, 2026, at 12:00.
One PhD position is available in the 2026 doctoral programme Practices and Repertoires of Italian Music in Italy. The programme focuses on advanced artistic research into Italian musical practices, theories, and repertoires, with particular attention to performance and composition. International mobility is required, and applications are due by October 15, 2026.
The Conservatorio Antonio Vivaldi in Alessandria, Italy, is offering 3 funded PhD positions in the research area of Italian music practices and repertoires. The programme focuses on advanced artistic research, performance, composition, and the study and evolution of Italian musical practices. International mobility is required, and applications are due by October 15, 2026.
The Conservatorio di Musica di Vicenza is offering six PhD positions for the 2026–2029 doctoral programme in Arts and Cultural Heritage for Innovative, Advanced and International Practice-based Projects. The programme focuses on practice-based research in music and art sciences within the phygital domain, with an annual amount of €16,243 and a maximum duration of 36 months. Applications close on October 9, 2026.
Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera is offering 4 funded PhD positions in Milan, Italy, focused on cultural heritage, art history, conservation, restoration and digital culture. The scholarship is €16,243 per year, and applications close on 8 October 2026.
Università Cattolica offers a PhD position with scholarship in Carbon Farming and Agro-Ecosystem Sustainability at its Piacenza campus. Apply by 12 October 2026.
University of Macerata PhD Scholarships 2026/29 offer €16,243 per year for innovative doctoral research with industrial characterization. International mobility is required, and applications close on 12 October 2026.
The University of Udine is accepting applications for its 42nd-cycle PhD programmes for 2026/27. Seven doctoral areas are available, with positions offered with or without scholarships. Apply by 24 September 2026 at 14:00.
The University of Calabria is offering 122 PhD scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year, with €16,243 per year for up to 36 months. International mobility is required, and applications close on 21 September 2026.
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.