Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
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PhD Opportunities in Cell Biology in Belgium
Phd Positions in cell biology in belgium
2 positions foundnewest posted
The open PhD positions in cell biology in Belgium listed here are at KU Leuven.
Zeger Debyser
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KU Leuven
Belgium
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2 weeks ago
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Doctoral candidate with application for an FWO grant at KU Leuven (Leuven, Belgium) in the interdisciplinary research facility Molecular Medicine within the Department of Pharmaceutical and Pharmacological Sciences. The project is led by Prof. Dr. Zeger Debyser and focuses on human LINE-1 retrotransposition , host factors that facilitate LINE-1 transposition, and the development of inhibitors in cell culture and animal models. The research also uses IPSC-derived human neuron cultures , linking t...
Cell Biology
Pharmacology
Biochemistry
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2 weeks ago
KU Leuven
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Belgium
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3 weeks ago
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KU Leuven in Belgium is advertising a PhD position in a research project on LINE-1 transposition , host factors , and their role in human disease. The group is internationally known for work on HIV host factors , including LEDGF/p75 and Transportin-SR2, and has extended this expertise to LINE-1, a human retrotransposon implicated in neuroinflammatory diseases . The project investigates how host factors facilitate LINE-1 transposition and aims to identify inhibitors of LINE-1 transposition in cel...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
+6 more
3 weeks ago
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Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
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2 weeks ago
The International Max Planck Research School for Biology and Computation (IMPRS-BAC) is recruiting doctoral candidates for a start in 2027. This PhD programme is a collaboration between the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics and Freie Universität Berlin, offering interdisciplinary training at the interface of molecular life sciences and computational sciences. Students will work in areas spanning molecular biology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, mathematics, statistics, algorithms, artif...
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Living costs in Belgium
Estimated costs in Belgium.
MonthlyYearly | Belgium |
|---|---|
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | €552 $600/yr |
 Health Insurance Student health insurance or surcharge per year | €92 $100/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | €828 $900/yr |
 Transportation Public transport and local travel per year | €497 $540/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Professor
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Microbiology
Virology
Bacteriophage
Pathogen Biology
Molecular Biology
Full Professor
Rega Institute, KU Leuven
Belgium
Research Interests
Virology
Pharmacology
Antiviral Research
Sars-cov-2
Antiviral Therapy
Professor
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Crop Science
Microbiology
Plant-microbe Interaction
Plant Biology
Microbial Biology
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Professor at Ghent University
Ghent University
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Immunology
T Cell Biology
Hematopoiesis
Regulatory T Cells
Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB)
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cell Fate
Cell Imaging
Stem Cell Biology
Distinguished Professor
Université libre de Bruxelles
Belgium
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Cancer Biology
Tumor Microenvironment
Epithelial-mesenchymal Transition
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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)BelgiumRolling project-based intake
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University of Antwerp Doctoral Scholarship
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KU Leuven PhD Scholarship
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BelgiumVaries by vacancyKU Leuven PhD Scholarships are fully funded doctoral positions at KU Leuven in Belgium, typically offered for specific research projects and renewable up to 4 years.
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In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
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Are publications required to apply for PhD or postdoc positions?
Not always required for PhD, but strongly recommended. For postdoc roles, publications are usually expected.
Will I need to pay a tuition deposit for master’s admission?
In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.