Multiple fully funded MSc and PhD opportunities are available in Microbiology and related life sciences fields across top European institutions. These positions cover research areas such as Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Veterinary Science, and Medical Laboratory Science. The announcer, Professor Yalem Meswaet (Goethe University Frankfurt am Main), shares verified and official links to programs with scholarships and tuition-free options. PhD programs include the ISTA PhD Program in Austria (Life Sciences, salary, social security, research budget, deadline: 8 January 2026), INPhINIT Doctoral Fellowships by “la Caixa” Foundation in Spain & Portugal (fully funded, open to all nationalities, deadlines: 28 January 2026 and 18 February 2026), and ETH Zurich funded PhD positions in Switzerland (Microbiology, microbiome, biofilms, molecular biology, rolling deadlines Jan–Feb 2026). MSc programs include Microbiology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (no tuition fees, DAAD scholarships), Molecular Life Sciences at University of Göttingen (English-taught, research-oriented, interdisciplinary training, restricted admission, specific ECTS and English proficiency requirements), and Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s (fully funded, full tuition, monthly stipend, travel support, multiple microbiology and biotech-related programs). Eligibility for MSc programs typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field, with specific ECTS credits in Biology and supporting sciences, and English proficiency at C1 level. PhD programs require a Master’s degree in relevant life sciences. All programs are open to international applicants, with funding covering tuition, stipends, and research costs. Application deadlines vary by program, with the earliest being 8 January 2026 for ISTA and rolling deadlines for ETH Zurich. To apply, candidates should visit the official program links, review eligibility and application requirements, prepare necessary documents, and submit applications online before the specified deadlines. These opportunities offer excellent research environments, interdisciplinary training, and strong career prospects in life sciences.