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VHIO International PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology in Spain
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Oncology
Funding
Available
Deadline
Dec 15, 2026
Country
Spain
University
Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology
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VHIO International PhD Fellowship Programme 2027 offers 7 fully funded PhD opportunities at the Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology in Barcelona. The programme is embedded in VHIO’s strong translational, preclinical and clinical cancer research environment, with access to first-class core technologies, state-of-the-art infrastructure, lectures, seminars, specialised scientific and technological courses, and a structured learning and supervisory programme through VHIO Academy.
Students will join one of a broad set of research groups working across cancer genetics, tumour evolution, chromatin and genomic instability, immuno-oncology, computational oncology, AI-driven medical imaging, bioinformatics, liquid biopsies, cancer prevention, cell therapy, pharmacology, and hereditary cancer research. The advertised labs span experimental and computational projects, including genome engineering, single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, multi-omics analysis, machine learning, and translational oncology.
The programme brings together an international community of more than 100 PhD students from 30+ nationalities across 30+ research groups. Fellows benefit from scientific seminars, transferable-skills workshops, networking and career-development activities, and a research culture focused on precision medicine and improved cancer care.
Available projects include cancer genetics and therapy resistance, cancer genomics and chromatin remodeling, AI and medical imaging for precision oncology, tumour-reactive T cells and CRISPR screening, cancer immunogenomics, drug repurposing and combinations, genomic epidemiology, computational cancer genomics, CAR-T and cell therapy, colorectal cancer and aging, and hereditary breast and ovarian cancer diagnostics.
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What's required
Applicants should hold a University Degree and a Master’s Degree in biomedical/medical sciences within the European Higher Education System (minimum 300 ECTS) or an equivalent degree that allows them to start a PhD thesis in Spain; candidates expecting to obtain the degree by September 2027 may apply. A strong academic record, previous research experience, and a strong commitment to scientific research are required. Candidates must have a high working knowledge of English. The call is open to candidates of any nationality, but applicants who were invited to previous VHIO PhD call interviews, who are currently doing their Master’s at VHIO, or who have worked at VHIO for more than 3 months before the deadline are not eligible.
How to apply
Apply through the Slideroom application portal. Submit a complete application by the deadline, including CV, reference letters, and information on your research interests. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews at VHIO Barcelona.
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