Taught vs Research Master’s: Funding, PhD Entry & an 8-Question Checklist
ApplyKite Editorial 3 Nov 2026
PhD Opportunities in Cell Biology in Italy
Phd Positions in cell biology in italy
2 positions foundnewest posted
Universities with open PhD positions in cell biology in Italy include University of Milan and IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital.
University of Milan
Italy
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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...
Cell Biology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
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4 weeks ago
IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Italy
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1 month ago
Postdoctoral and predoctoral research opportunities in organelle communication and neurodegeneration
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...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
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1 month ago
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IRCCS Humanitas Research Hospital
Italy
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1 month ago
Postdoctoral and predoctoral research opportunities in organelle communication and neurodegeneration
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...
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Chemistry
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1 month ago
Fondazione Telethon
Italy
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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...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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1 month ago
Fondazione Telethon
Italy
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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...
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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1 month ago
Living costs in Italy
Estimated costs in Italy.
MonthlyYearly | Italy |
|---|---|
 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
Popular professors
Professor
Università degli Studi di Torino
Italy
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Biochemical Engineering
Molecular Biology
Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Protein Chemistry
University of Genova
Italy
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Extracellular Matrix Biology
Biomaterial
Industrial Microbiology
Humanitas University
Italy
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Biochemical Engineering
Biofilm Formation
Microfluidic
Biofilm Research
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University of Turin
Italy
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Tissue Engineering
Extracellular Vesicle
Nephrology
Kidney Disease
Università del Piemonte Orientale “Amedeo Avogadro”
Italy
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Glia
Proteostasis
Neurodegenerative Disease
University of Padua
Italy
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Mitophagy
Metabolic Biology
Mitochondrial Biology
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Varies
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PhD
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+6 more
University of Florence PhD Scholarships
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SEMM PhD Programme in Systems Medicine
Fully Funded
European School of Molecular Medicine (SEMM) in collaboration with Human TechnopoleItaly
ItalyThe SEMM PhD Programme in Systems Medicine offers fully funded doctoral training in systems medicine and related biomedical fields, including computational biology, functional genomics, and population and medical genomics.
PhD
Biology
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Do I need to contact a supervisor before applying for a PhD position?
In many European and Asian universities yes; in some US programs applications are centralized but supervisor contact still helps.
Is GRE required for master’s or PhD applications abroad?
It depends on the country and university — many programs have made GRE optional, especially outside the US.
Do funded PhD positions usually cover tuition and living expenses?
Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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.