Biology Scholarships & PhD Positions 2026–2027: 65+ Open Programmes
65 verified biology scholarships & phd positions for 2026–2027 are open right now, concentrated in United Kingdom and Germany. The soonest deadline is 30 October 2026 — closing-soon entries are flagged in the list. Hosted by Earlham Institute, University of Manchester and Max Planck Society. Listings are re-verified daily against official sources.
The BBSRC North West Doctoral Programme in Bioscience (NWDP) is a four-year doctoral training partnership between the University of Manchester, University of Liverpool, and BBSRC. Fully funded studentships starting October 2027, with applications open 2 November 2026 and deadline 4 December 2026. Limited number of full awards available to international applicants.
Bristol’s Health and Life Sciences PGR scholarships fund advertised doctoral projects across biomedical, biological, psychological and health research. Both UK and non-UK applicants may apply.
✓ Fully FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
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Cambridge’s BBSRC biosciences programme offers doctoral training in biological sciences and related quantitative research. Admission and funding conditions are set by the programme.
PhD studentships in the Reisner Laboratory developing technologies to convert solar energy into sustainable fuels and chemicals open to home and international students. The official Cambridge microbiology studentship lists 2 November 2026 as its deadline; the exact submission time is not published.
The Cancer Research UK Manchester Institute recruits researchers for a four-year PhD programme. Hosted by University of Manchester in Manchester. Apply by 6 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.
Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research (CGA) · Germany
The Cologne Graduate School of Ageing Research offers up to 12 fully funded PhD positions in ageing research at Germany's leading ageing research cluster. Three-year contracts with TV-L E13 salary. Application deadline: 3 November 2026.
CRUK Manchester Institute PhD recruitment 2027 is open: six funded projects starting autumn 2027, stipend from GBP 21,113/year with fees paid. Apply by 6 November 2026, 17:00 GMT.
DAAD RISE Germany 2027: paid summer research internships in Germany for undergraduate science and engineering students. €992 monthly stipend plus travel allowances. Apply by 30 November 2026 (11:59 pm CET).
Fully funded PhD evaluating novel mineral sources for treatment of micronutrient deficiencies in humans at ETH Zurich. Clinical trials focus. Rolling review.
The DPhil in Cardiovascular Science (Cardiovascular Disease Prevention) at Oxford is a four-year programme funded by the British Heart Foundation. It combines interdisciplinary training with research at the intersection of population health, systems biology, and data science/AI. Final application deadline: 1 December 2026.
EMBO Postdoctoral Fellowships support excellent postdoctoral researchers in the life sciences for up to two years. International mobility is a key requirement. Includes salary, relocation allowance, and child support. Applications accepted throughout the year with cutoff dates. Next deadline: 22 January 2027.
✓ Fully FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
EPFL EDBB open PhD positions across 15+ labs in biotechnology and bioengineering on the Lausanne campus. Swiss doctoral salary (~CHF 55,000+ gross/year). Next admission deadline: 1 November 2026.
EPFL's School of Life Sciences Summer Research Program places bachelor's and master's students in EPFL laboratories on Lake Geneva for a paid summer of research. The application window for the 2027 edition typically opens in November and closes in early December 2026, in line with recent editions.
✓ Fully FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
The Wellcome Sanger Institute’s four-year PhD programme trains researchers in genomics through experimental and computational rotations. Students later select a laboratory and register for a Cambridge PhD.
CEITEC MU in Brno offers a fully funded PhD position in Petr Tesina's Research Group investigating the structural biology of eukaryotic translation control. ERC-funded salary starting at 30,000 CZK net. Rolling review, so apply early. Deadline: 8 January 2027.
✓ Fully FundedStipend/salary rate set by the funder — see the official listing
Berlin's IMPRS Biology and Computation recruits doctoral researchers working across biological questions and computational methods. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
Frankfurt's IMPRS Cellular Biophysics programme is preparing its next recruitment call. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Frankfurt. Apply by Next call: winter 2026/27; exact deadline not announced. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
This Jena IMPRS programme studies chemical communication in ecological systems. Hosted by Max Planck Society in Jena. Apply by 30 November 2026. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
10+ fully funded PhD positions at IMPRS for Molecular Organ Biology. Research in genetics, development, regeneration, stem cell biology, cancer, and cardiopulmonary research. Deadline: 11 Nov 2026.
Over 100 fully funded PhD positions in life sciences at Life Science Zurich Graduate School (ETH Zurich and University of Zurich). 17 PhD programs. Deadline: 1 Nov 2026.
✓ Fully FundedSalary set by host institution (typically CHF 50,000–70,000/year gross)
The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at Utrecht University offers an internship placement (Internship Paard) focused on equine health. The internship gives students hands-on exposure to clinical work with horses within the faculty's equine clinic and teaching environment, one of Europe's leading veterinary schools.
Self FundedSalary per CAO universities pay scales (typically €4,000–€6,000/month gross for postdocs)
The Leipzig School of Human Origins recruits doctoral researchers studying human evolution and related questions. No IELTS or TOEFL certificate is required; English is assessed through the application and interviews.
The Loke Centre for Trophoblast Research at the University of Cambridge offers a 4-year fixed-term PhD studentship in placental biology. The studentship is based within the Centre's network of laboratories spanning the Department of Physiology, Development and Neuroscience and clinical departments, and provides an annual stipend of GBP 22,000 together with payment of university fees for the full four years.
✓ Fully Funded£22,000/year + university fees covered
