Open MSc and PhD Positions in Epidemiology, Molecular Biology & Public Health (Europe, 2025/26) Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Karolinska Institutet, University of Eastern Finland, University College London, University of Liverpool, German Cancer Research Center, Erasmus-Mundus Consortium in Germany

Multiple MSc and PhD positions are open for application in Epidemiology, Molecular Biology, and Public Health across leading European institutions for the 2025/26 academic year. Verified official university links are provided for each opportunity, with deadlines ranging from December 2025 to January 2026. Research areas include epidemiological study design, field and lab epidemiology, statistical methods, clinical and genetic epidemiology, biostatistics, global health, infectious disease epidemiology, environmental health, and One Health approaches.

PhD programs are available at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research (HZI), Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich), University College London (UCL), University of Liverpool, and German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ). Master's programs are offered at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Karolinska Institutet (Sweden), and University of Eastern Finland, as well as the Erasmus-Mundus Joint Master in Public Health & Epidemiology (Europubhealth+).

Eligibility requirements include a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, medicine, pharmacy, natural sciences, psychology, social sciences, statistics, economics, sport sciences, law, or communication science. Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English (IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 87–109, or equivalent). Some programs require professional experience in public health or scientific research. Application processes are online via official university portals, and documentation deadlines must be observed.

Funding varies by program. Some PhD programs offer travel and completion grants, while Erasmus-Mundus joint programs provide mobility funding and scholarships. Tuition fees for master's programs range from 2,400 EUR per semester (Hamburg) to 360,000 SEK total (Karolinska Institutet). EU/EEA students may be eligible for tuition waivers. Living costs and semester contributions are additional, and some universities offer support for accommodation and career services.

Research interests span epidemiology, molecular biology, biostatistics, health promotion, disease prevention, environmental health, global health, and genetic epidemiology. The application window is open for the 2025/26 intake, with most deadlines in January 2026. Prospective students should review eligibility criteria, prepare required documents, and apply via the provided official links.