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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network
15 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Cancer Research, Protein Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (FlexCAT MSCA Doctoral Network) Medical University of Graz in Austria
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Biochemistry
Funding
Fully funded, full-time doctoral positions for 36 months under MSCA Doctoral Network rules. Funding includes a remuneration package adjusted by country correction factor, plus a mobility allowance and, where eligible, a family allowance. At some host institutions, additional funding for a fourth year may be available depending on the position and local resources.
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Country
Austria
University
Medical University of Graz
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Applications are open for 15 fully funded PhD positions in the FlexCAT MSCA Doctoral Network, an international research and training programme focused on cancer research, protein science, biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, and the study of intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs) in proteins.
The network uses β-catenin as a key model system and aims to develop innovative strategies to understand and target challenging protein regions relevant to disease and drug discovery. Doctoral candidates will join an interdisciplinary and international environment with academic and non-academic partners across Europe and beyond.
Host countries include Austria, Germany, the Netherlands, Israel, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Luxembourg. Participating institutions mentioned include the Medical University of Graz, TU Wien, Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, University of Milan, University of Sussex, University of Luxembourg, Princess Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology, Amsterdam UMC, University of Göttingen, and Helmholtz Zentrum München.
Funding is provided under Horizon Europe – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) for a 36-month full-time doctoral employment contract, with remuneration according to MSCA rules, plus a mobility allowance and, where eligible, a family allowance. Some positions may have support for a fourth year depending on the host institution and PI grants.
Eligibility highlights: applicants of any nationality may apply; candidates must not already hold a PhD; a relevant science Master’s degree (or near completion) with strong academic results is required; applicants must satisfy the host institution’s doctoral admission rules; and English proficiency of at least B2 is expected. The MSCA mobility rule applies, so candidates should check country-specific residence/activity restrictions carefully.
Deadline: 31 October 2026 at 23:59 (Europe/Vienna).
How to apply: review the individual doctoral project descriptions, select the position that fits your background, and submit your application via the Medical University of Graz PhD recruitment portal.
Funding details
Fully funded, full-time doctoral positions for 36 months under MSCA Doctoral Network rules. Funding includes a remuneration package adjusted by country correction factor, plus a mobility allowance and, where eligible, a family allowance. At some host institutions, additional funding for a fourth year may be available depending on the position and local resources.
What's required
Applicants must not hold a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment. They should hold, or be close to completing, a relevant science Master's degree with strong academic results that qualifies them for admission to the doctoral programme of the host institution. Relevant backgrounds include biology, biochemistry, molecular chemistry, cancer research, biophysics and related scientific disciplines. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the specific doctoral programme and comply with the MSCA mobility rule. English proficiency of at least B2 level is required, along with strong motivation for multidisciplinary and international doctoral research and the ability to communicate scientific results clearly.
How to apply
Review the individual doctoral project descriptions and choose the position that matches your background. Submit the application through the Medical University of Graz PhD recruitment portal. Check the project-specific scientific topic, technical requirements, and host institution before applying.
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