PhD Positions in Systems Medicine – Fully Funded, Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research Network European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) in Italy

The European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) is offering fully funded PhD positions in Systems Medicine, coordinated within a national network of seven leading universities and eight major research centers across Italy. This innovative program is designed to train a new generation of researchers to tackle the complexity of human disease using an integrated, systems-level approach that combines molecular biology, data science, and clinical research.

Doctoral candidates will join a collaborative and multidisciplinary environment, interacting with biologists, clinicians, computational scientists, physicists, and mathematicians. The program welcomes applicants from diverse academic backgrounds, including hard sciences, life sciences, and health sciences. Research areas span Cancer Biology, Computational Biology, Genomic Medicine, Immunology, Medical Humanities, Molecular and Cellular Biology, Molecular Therapy, Neurobiology, and Structural Biology.

The PhD program lasts four years and is conducted in English. Successful applicants will receive a fully funded fellowship, including a research budget, and will be based at multiple sites across Italy, such as Bari, Milan, Naples, Trento, Turin, and Rome. The program offers 31 positions for the Spring Call 2026, with applications open from May 11 to June 10, 2026. Additional calls, including the Summer Call and a special Physician Scientist Program, are also available.

Applicants are encouraged to review the eligibility criteria and available positions on the SEMM official website. The program seeks motivated candidates eager to contribute to multidisciplinary biomedical research and advance the understanding of human disease through systems medicine. The application process is straightforward, with detailed instructions and requirements provided online.

This is an exceptional opportunity for aspiring researchers to join a vibrant academic network, benefit from comprehensive funding, and engage in cutting-edge biomedical research in Italy.