Are you looking for a fully funded PhD opportunity in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology? The prestigious MAP-ID Doctoral Programme at Jagiellonian University in Poland is now accepting applications for 13 fully funded PhD positions starting October 1, 2025.
🧬 About the PhD Program
The MAP-ID (Multilevel Approaches to Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Diseases) Doctoral Programme is funded under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (Horizon Europe). This international research initiative focuses on innovative strategies to tackle chronic inflammatory diseases—responsible for over 50% of global deaths.
Hosted by the Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences at Jagiellonian University (JU), this program offers 48-month doctoral projects in cutting-edge scientific fields including:
- Biochemistry
- Biophysics
- Molecular Biology
- Biotechnology
🌍 Why Choose This PhD Program?
✅ Program Highlights:
- Duration: 48 months
- Funding: Fully funded by Horizon Europe (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions)
- Number of Positions: 13 individual PhD projects (1 student per project)
- Language: English
🌐 International Exposure:
- Internships at top global universities (6–9 months in Europe or the USA)
- Industry placements with top biotech companies (3 months)
🤝 Academic & Industry Partners:
- Collaborations with universities in the UK, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Netherlands, and USA
- Industry leaders include Ryvu Therapeutics, BGI Tech, and Cambridge Protein Works
🔬 Key Research Areas
Selected PhD projects will address topics such as:
- Neuroinflammation and glioblastoma
- Autoimmune responses at biological barriers
- STAT3-targeted tumor imaging
- Chronic bacterial infections and cancer development
- Epigenetic memory in stem cells
- Inflammatory biomarkers and wound healing
👉 Click here for full project descriptions
📝 Eligibility & Admission Requirements
To apply for these fully funded PhD positions, candidates must meet the following criteria:
🎓 Academic Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field
- Strong interest in chronic inflammatory disease research
🌐 Language Proficiency:
- English at B2 level or higher
🧑🔬 Research Experience:
- Less than 4 years of full-time research experience
- Not already in possession of a PhD
📄 Documents Needed
- Motivation letter (via the IRK system)
- Detailed academic CV (as per provided format)
- Two letters of recommendation (via IRK system)
- Degree certificates and transcripts
- English language proficiency proof
- Signed declaration form (template available)
📆 Important Dates & Application Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | Call for applications announced |
| April 28, 2025 (10:00 CET) | Online application opens via IRK system |
| June 30, 2025 (10:00 CET) | Application deadline |
| July 14–18, 2025 | Online interviews |
| July 23, 2025 | Final selection results published |
| October 1, 2025 | Program begins |
📌 How to Apply?
Interested applicants should apply via the official IRK application system. Visit the official website for complete project descriptions, templates, and application guidelines:
🔗 Official Website: https://cofund.project.uj.edu.pl/
Respected administration,
I wanted to inquire if B.Tech graduates will be eligible for this opportunity
Warm regards,
Muskaan Kalra