European Molecular Biology Laboratory

EMBL International PhD Programme (EIPP)

Who can apply: Applicants must hold or expect to receive a university degree that would formally qualify them to enter a PhD in the country where the degree was obtained. Applications must be supported by at least two academic references. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome.

Deadline: For 2026 Summer Recruitment: application opened 23 January 2026; submission deadline 9 March 2026, references by 11 March 2026. Next round (2027 Winter Recruitment) will open in September 2026.