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Fondazione Telethon

Fully Funded PhD Opportunities in Advanced Gene and Cell Therapy (MSCA COFUND RAREFIND) Fondazione Telethon ETS in Italy

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded MSCA COFUND doctoral positions. Gross annual base salary is €32,840 plus any applicable family allowances, subject to Italian tax and social security deductions. Benefits include paid leave, comprehensive social coverage, relocation/migration support, training, mentoring, and access to labs and facilities.

Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

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Italy

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Fondazione Telethon

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Keywords

Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Gene Therapy
Medical Science
Genome Editing
Pharmacy
Cell Therapy
cancer immuonology

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About this position

Fully funded PhD opportunities are available in advanced gene and cell therapy through the MSCA COFUND RAREFIND doctoral training programme led by Fondazione Telethon ETS. The programme is hosted across the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli (Naples) and the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget) in Milan, in partnership with Scuola Universitaria Superiore Pavia (IUSS).

The research themes include gene editing, gene therapy, genome and epigenome editing, miRNA-based therapeutics, vector engineering, and immuno-oncology. Projects address therapeutic applications for inherited retinal diseases, enzymatic deficiency disorders, lysosomal storage disorders, and cancer. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in biological sciences, medical sciences, chemistry, and related translational biomedical research.

Eligibility requires a Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field. Applicants must not already hold a PhD and must satisfy the MSCA mobility rule for Italy. Strong English proficiency is required.

The positions are fully funded and include a gross annual base salary of €32,840 plus possible family allowances. Additional benefits include social coverage, paid leave, relocation and visa support, structured training, mentoring, secondments, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

Deadline: 31 December 2026, 23:59 (Europe/Rome). Apply via the programme website and review the linked Euraxess vacancy for full instructions.

Funding details

Fully funded MSCA COFUND doctoral positions. Gross annual base salary is €32,840 plus any applicable family allowances, subject to Italian tax and social security deductions. Benefits include paid leave, comprehensive social coverage, relocation/migration support, training, mentoring, and access to labs and facilities.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in life sciences, medicine, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related discipline. Candidates must not already hold a doctoral degree. They must comply with the MSCA mobility rule, meaning they must not have lived or carried out their main activity in Italy for more than 12 months in the 36 months before the deadline. Strong spoken and written English proficiency is required.

How to apply

Apply through the RAREFIND website and follow the application instructions there. The post also links to the Euraxess vacancy page for direct access to the call details. Submit before 31 Dec 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Rome.

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