The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) — one of the world’s foremost research organisations in molecular and life sciences — has opened applications for its 2027 Winter Recruitment. Exceptional graduates have the opportunity to pursue fully funded doctoral research across five EMBL sites in Europe. The deadline is just days away: 12 October 2026.
Key Details
- Programme: EMBL International PhD Programme (EIPP) – 2027 Winter Recruitment
- Funding: Fully funded — complete financial support throughout the PhD
- Research Areas: Structural biology, cell biology, developmental biology, genomics, bioinformatics, chemical biology, computational biology, and more
- Locations: Heidelberg & Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK), Grenoble (France), Rome (Italy), Barcelona (Spain)
- Eligibility: Outstanding graduates in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, computer science, or related fields; all nationalities welcome
- PhD Award: Degree awarded jointly with EMBL’s partner universities
- Application Deadline: 12 October 2026, 23:59 CET
- Reference Letters Deadline: 14 October 2026
- Online Interviews: Late October – mid-November 2026
- In-Person Interviews: Late January / Early February 2027
- Start Date: Flexible; by October 2027 at the latest
- How to Apply: Through the official EMBL portal: www.embl.org/about/info/embl-international-phd-programme/application/
EMBL offers a world-class research environment, exceptional supervision, and a vibrant international community of scientists. If you are passionate about life sciences and want to make an impact, do not let this rare opportunity pass — apply now before the 12 October deadline.
Always verify deadlines and details on the official EMBL website before applying.