The University of Sassari in Italy is offering 23 funded PhD positions in Agricultural Sciences for the 42nd cycle. The program covers climate change, sustainable agriculture, forestry, environmental systems and agricultural biotechnology. International applicants are eligible to apply before September 8, 2026.
The University of Antwerp is offering a doctoral scholarship in Plant Ecophysiology starting between October 2026 and January 2027. The four-year PhD project investigates how hydrodynamic forces influence root development in submerged aquatic plants using plant physiology, biochemistry and an artificial river system.
Eawag is recruiting a fully funded PhD Student in Biodiversity-Inspired Lake Modeling in Dübendorf, Zurich. The four-year project combines phytoplankton experiments, fieldwork, biodiversity research, and mechanistic lake modeling to understand how warming and changing nutrient availability affect aquatic ecosystems.
The University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a PhD fellowship in greenhouse gases, forest soils and biogeochemistry in Denmark. The three-year doctoral research project will investigate soil N₂O fluxes and biogeochemical processes in temperate forest ecosystems, with additional research on methane (CH₄) and carbon dioxide (CO₂). The PhD project is hosted by the Department…
The mission of the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) e. V., as a nationally and internationally active research centre, is to scientifically explain the interactions and relationships within agricultural landscapes and, through excellent research, provide society with the knowledge base needed for the sustainable use of agricultural landscapes. ZALF is a member of…
ZALF is offering a two-year Postdoc (f/m/d) position in Germany through the PLANTH research project. Discover the eligibility requirements, research responsibilities, salary classification, fieldwork opportunities, application documents and September 30, 2026 deadline.
The Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management at TU Delft is recruiting a PhD candidate to combine large-scale household surveys and Agent-Based Modeling (ABM) to assess private climate change adaptation within the European ADELE project.
The Faculty of Civil Engineering and Geosciences at TU Delft is recruiting a PhD candidate to investigate how microbial communities drive nitrogen transformations and greenhouse gas emissions using multi-omics and high-throughput bioreactors.
TU Delft’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is recruiting a PhD candidate to develop hybrid data-driven and model-based predictive control strategies, leveraging Koopman operators and PDE learning to optimize microclimates and reduce greenhouse energy costs by 35%.
The University of Twente is hiring two fully funded PhD candidates in Meteorology and Remote Sensing under the ITEM initiative. Discover eligibility, benefits, and how to apply before August 31, 2026.
The Athena Institute at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is recruiting three PhD candidates to research policy governance, transdisciplinary learning, and business valorisation for microbiome innovations within the Dutch Holomicrobiome project.
Leiden University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to quantify fire dynamics, non-CO2 emissions, and post-fire albedo recovery by integrating Dynamic Global Vegetation Models (DGVMs) with high-resolution satellite remote sensing.
Join the Bonnet Group at the Leiden Institute of Chemistry to develop novel photocatalytic surfactants enabling red/NIR light curing for sustainable, low-carbon waterborne paints.
Join Leiden University’s Multiscale Mathematical Biology group to develop 2D and 3D multiscale computational models unraveling plant development, regeneration, and mechanobiology within the national GreenTE consortium.
Leiden University is seeking an Associate Professor in Computational Environmental Science to bridge artificial intelligence, data science and environmental research. The position combines research, teaching, PhD supervision and external research funding across the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science and the Institute of Environmental Sciences.
The University of Groningen is offering a PhD position in Environmental Psychology focused on understanding farmers’ motivations, identities and support for sustainability transitions. The four-year research project combines longitudinal surveys, experimental research and collaboration with agricultural stakeholders to investigate how farmers can contribute to a more sustainable agricultural sector in the Netherlands.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Netherlands focused on understanding and reducing nitrous oxide emissions from deammonification wastewater treatment systems. The research combines bioreactor experiments, full-scale reactor data analysis and process engineering to develop practical strategies for more sustainable wastewater treatment.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Netherlands focused on tracing molecules that drive fungal interactions in soil. The project combines Raman microspectroscopy, SERS, gold nanoparticles and fungal biochemistry to investigate secondary metabolites at the microscale.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD in Water-Energy-Food Nexus Modelling for Circular Controlled Environment Agriculture. The four-year position focuses on systems modelling, resource recovery, sustainable food production, greenhouse and vertical farming, with a salary of €3,204 to €4,051 per month.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in Modelling Crop Growth and Resource Use in the Netherlands. The opportunity covers crop modelling, plant physiology, greenhouse technology and sustainable agriculture, with a gross salary from €3,204 to €4,051 per month. Applications close on 7 September 2026.
Wageningen University & Research is hiring a Researcher in Animal Breeding and Genomics to work on cryoconservation, reproductive technologies and genetic diversity in livestock and aquatic species.
Discover the fully funded PhD in Optimization of Sustainable Agri-Food Supply Chains under Climate Risk at Wageningen University. Learn about eligibility, salary, research areas, application requirements, and the 2026 start date.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD in Behavioural and Economic Modelling for Pest Risk Management in the Netherlands. The project combines agricultural economics, behavioural science, bio-economic modelling, and European plant health policy. Applications are open until August 20, 2026.
The University of Molise is inviting applications for the PhD in Agri-food Production Sciences, 42nd Cycle, Academic Year 2026/2027. The programme focuses on agricultural production, sustainability, and the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of modern agricultural systems. The application deadline is 24 August 2026.
The University of Molise is offering a funded PhD opportunity in Protection and Sustainability of Natural and Built Environments for the 42nd Cycle, 2026/2027. The interdisciplinary program covers biodiversity, environmental protection, sustainable planning, ecological restoration, infrastructure, architecture, and risk mitigation. Applications close on August 24, 2026.
San Raffaele Roma is offering 5 funded PhD positions for the 2026 academic cycle under the doctoral programme in Innovative Lifestyle Interventions for Health Promotion. The programme provides interdisciplinary research training across physical activity, nutrition, health psychology, science communication and related biomedical and social science fields. Applications are open until 8 September 2026 at 23:59.
Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in the Netherlands focused on meat aroma generation in plant-based meat through thermomechanical processing. The project combines flavor chemistry, food processing, analytical science, sensory evaluation, and protein texturization, with a salary of €3,204–€4,051 per month.
The University of Göttingen is hiring a Research Assistant in Plant Molecular Stress Physiology to study beneficial bacteria, plant-microbe interactions, and drought resilience. The position is TV-L E13 at 100%, starts January 2027, and is initially offered for two years. Apply by September 30, 2026.
The University of Göttingen is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in mathematical modeling of fungal plant disease dynamics. The position offers a TV-L E13 100% salary, a 2.5-year contract, advanced computational research, and access to large-scale plant disease datasets. Apply by September 11, 2026.
Dalhousie University in Canada is seeking one outstanding international PhD candidate for a fully funded research opportunity in Food Science starting in January 2027. Learn about eligibility, English requirements, application documents, deadline, and how to apply.
Università Kore di Enna has announced 42nd-cycle PhD opportunities in Constitutional and Public Law, Biomedical Sciences, Engineering, and Psychology. The application deadline is August 31, 2026 at 23:59.
Università di Napoli L’Orientale invites applications for its 42nd-cycle PhD Programme in Asian, African and Mediterranean Studies for 2026/2027. The programme offers research pathways in Archaeology, Philology, Linguistics and Literature, and History, Culture and Society. Applications close on 31 August 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Università Campus Bio-Medico di Roma offers 30 funded PhD positions in Artificial Intelligence for Health and Life Sciences for the 2026/2027 academic year. The application deadline is 7 September 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Applications are now open for the Agrisystem PhD Programme – XLII Cycle! Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – Piacenza Campus (Italy). The 42nd Cycle of the PhD Programme in Agro-Food System (Agrisystem) is now accepting applications. Following the publication of the supplementary call, the programme now offers: Available positions: New opportunities:The supplementary call introduces 4…
The Frankfurt Institute for Advanced Studies (FIAS) and the SCALE Cluster of Excellence are recruiting Independent Research Group Leaders in Computational RNA Biology. Learn about eligibility, funding, research areas, benefits, application process, and deadlines.
PhD opportunity in Montpellier – Join the VigoRice project! The French Research Institute for Development (IRD) is recruiting a PhD student for the VigoRice project, dedicated to improving the adaptation of rice to growing conditions in West Africa through genome editing. On the program: Profile sought:
The University of Tübingen is recruiting an Independent Junior Research Group Leader in Modeling of Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Learn about eligibility, funding, benefits, application process, and important deadlines.
The University of Guelph is accepting applications for a funded four-year PhD position investigating how pesticide residues in soil affect wild bee populations. The project is part of the Horizon Europe ProPollSoil consortium and offers international research collaboration with leading experts in Canada and Ireland.
Are you interested in understanding how food structure shapes digestion and nutrient availability? We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research group at TUM – Professorship Plant Proteins and Nutrition. The successful candidate will investigate structure-function relationships in complex food systems and apply advanced in-vitro digestion models to understand how…
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Applications are now open for nine fully funded OHASIS PhD positions across Austria and Italy. Join an international One Health research network working on food safety, antimicrobial resistance, sustainable agriculture, climate change, and vector-borne diseases.
The Free University of Bozen-Bolzano is offering four fully funded PhD positions in Mountain Environment and Agriculture for 2026. Successful candidates receive a €28,000 annual scholarship and work with international research teams in Italy.
The University of Antwerp is recruiting a full-time doctoral scholarship holder in Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology. The one-year scholarship starts on 15 November 2026 and offers potential research directions in human microbiomes, probiotics, fermented foods, microbiome engineering, bacteriophages, bioremediation and bioinformatics.
The University of Trento is accepting applications for 33 PhD positions in Industrial Innovation for the 42nd Cycle (2026/2027). Explore funded scholarships, research fields, eligibility requirements, application process, and important deadlines.
The Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI) is accepting applications for fully funded PhD positions in Physics for the 2026/2027 academic year. Explore research areas, eligibility requirements, funding details, and how to apply before the application deadline.
The University of Trento is accepting applications for four fully funded PhD positions in Cognitive and Brain Sciences for the XLII Cycle (2026/2027). Learn about the available research projects, scholarship funding, eligibility requirements, and how to apply before the deadline.
The University of Modena and Reggio Emilia is accepting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for the XLII Cycle. Explore scholarship details, eligibility requirements, admission process, and how to apply before the September 2026 deadline.
Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria is accepting applications for five fully funded PhD positions in Law and Economics (XLII Cycle). Discover eligibility requirements, funding details, admission process, required documents, and application deadline.
The University of Sannio is inviting applications for 15 fully funded PhD positions in Information Technologies for Engineering (42nd Cycle). Discover research areas, eligibility, international mobility requirements, funding details, and how to apply before the September 14, 2026 deadline.
The University of Sannio is accepting applications for eight fully funded PhD positions in the Person, Market, and Institutions doctoral programme (42nd Cycle). Explore eligibility, research fields, international mobility, application process, and deadline.
The University of Sannio in Italy is accepting applications for six fully funded PhD positions in Sciences and Technologies for the Environment and Health (42nd Cycle). Discover eligibility requirements, research areas, funding details, international mobility, and how to apply before the September 14, 2026 deadline.