
Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
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Universities with open positions in cell biology in Italy include University of Milan, IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital and University of Padova.
University of Milan
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Italy
1 week ago
Closing soon
Postdoctoral Research Opportunity in Cellular and Experimental Biology at the University of Milan , Italy. This is a postdoctoral research appointment offered under Article 22-bis of Italian Law No. 240/2010. The position is centered on research in cellular biology and experimental biology , making it relevant for candidates with a strong background in the life sciences and related biomedical areas. Funding: The post offers compensation of €30,716 for a maximum duration of 12 months . Eligibilit...
1 week ago
University of Milan
Italy
4 weeks ago
Research opportunity in microbiology , immunology , and cell biology at the University of Milan . The laboratory of Moira Paroni studies the activation and generation of pathogenic Th17 cells in response to bacterial pathogens. The project combines immunology , flow cytometry , microbiology , and molecular biology , with transcriptomic and molecular analyses plus functional studies using human primary cells and complex co-culture models. The selected candidate will work on the genetic manipulati...
4 weeks ago
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Italy
1 month ago
Upcoming postdoctoral and predoctoral opportunities are being prepared by the Colombi and Leonzino labs in a collaborative project based at IGM-CNR in Pavia and IN-CNR at Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Italy . The research focuses on organelle communication , especially membrane contact sites between organelles, and how these processes control organelle dynamics and function. The project also investigates how disruption of these mechanisms contributes to neurodegenerative disease , incl...
1 month ago
University of Padova
Italy
1 month ago
Postdoctoral opening at the University of Padova in the HSC Gene Therapy Laboratory , Istituto di Ricerca Pediatrica, Department of Women’s and Children’s Health. The project focuses on HSC gene therapy for Mevalonate Kinase Deficiency (MKD) , including development and preclinical validation of an autologous hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy approach for a rare autoinflammatory disease caused by MVK variants . Research activities include restoring MVK function in patient-derived hematopoietic...
1 month ago
Enrico Tiacci
University of Perugia
Italy
7 months ago
The Institute of Hematology and Center for Hemato-Oncology Research at the University and Hospital of Perugia, Italy, is offering a postdoctoral position in the pathogenesis of human lymphomas and leukemias, with a particular focus on Hodgkin lymphoma and hairy cell leukemia. The research group, led by Professor Enrico Tiacci, is renowned for its contributions to precision diagnostics and therapeutic tools, as evidenced by numerous publications in top journals. The group operates within a newly ...
7 months ago
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IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Italy
1 month ago
Upcoming postdoctoral and predoctoral opportunities are being prepared by the Colombi and Leonzino labs in a collaborative project based at IGM-CNR in Pavia and IN-CNR at Humanitas Research Hospital in Rozzano, Italy . The research focuses on organelle communication , especially membrane contact sites between organelles, and how these processes control organelle dynamics and function. The project also investigates how disruption of these mechanisms contributes to neurodegenerative disease , incl...
1 month ago
Fondazione Telethon
Italy
1 month ago
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 epigen...
1 month ago
Fondazione Telethon
Italy
1 month ago
Fully funded PhD opportunities are available within RAREFIND , an MSCA COFUND doctoral training programme led by Fondazione Telethon ETS . The positions are hosted at the Telethon Institute of Genetics and Medicine (TIGEM) in Pozzuoli (Naples) and the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget) in Milan, with partnership involvement from Scuola Universitaria Superiore Pavia (IUSS) . The programme is designed to train the next generation of researchers in advanced gene and cell th...
1 month ago
Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly | |
|---|---|
![]() Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €138 $150/yr |
![]() Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €442 $480/yr |
![]() University Accommodation On-campus student housing per year | €3.3k $3,600/yr |
![]() Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | €1.7k $1,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Professor
University of Naples Federico II
Italy
Microbiology
Biochemical Engineering
Antimicrobial Research
Biofilm Formation
Biorefinery
Full Professor of Microbiology
University of Campania “Luigi Vanvitelli”
Italy
Virology
Microbiology
Antimicrobial Research
Antibacterial Activity
Sars-cov-2
University of Catania
Italy
Pharmacology
Food Science
Antioxidant Activity
Phytochemical
Cancer Biology
Associate Professor of Nephrology
University of Turin
Italy
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Extracellular Vesicle
Nephrology
Kidney Disease
Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”
Italy
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Glia
Proteostasis
Neurodegenerative Disease
University of Padua
Italy
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Mitophagy
Metabolic Biology
Mitochondrial Biology

Bocconi Merit Awards are merit-based scholarships offered by Bocconi University for outstanding students applying to eligible degree programmes in Italy.

The University of Padua International Excellence Scholarship Programme supports high-achieving international students admitted to eligible degree programmes at the University of Padua in Italy.

Invest Your Talent in Italy supports international students to pursue selected master's degrees in Italy with financial support, Italian language training, and internship opportunities in Italian companies.
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