PhD Opportunities in Cancer Biology in Spain

Phd Positions in cancer biology in spain

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Universities with open PhD positions in cancer biology in Spain include Centre for Genomic Regulation, Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) and Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia.

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Centre for Genomic Regulation

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Exciting fully funded PhD opportunity in Bioinformatics and Precision Oncology at the Centre for Genomic Medicine . This project focuses on understanding why solid tumours are difficult to treat, particularly their molecular heterogeneity, complex microenvironments, and resistance to therapy. The research aims to identify tumour-driver-dependent pathways and vulnerabilities from genomic , transcriptomic , and other molecular datasets, validate computational targets in relevant solid tumour model...

Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
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Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)

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PhD opportunity at the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) for a candidate interested in joining the DRYLAND project. The project focuses on how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality . The selected PhD researcher will contribute to field sampling, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and ecosystem modelling, with the broader aim of improving understanding of ecosystem resilience to climate-induced water stress. This opportunity ...

Ecology
Environmental Science
Biology
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Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia

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The TERRA-MED predoctoral programme is an international doctoral initiative recruiting doctoral researchers to work on environmental and climate challenges affecting Mediterranean territories. The programme is coordinated by the Euroregion Pyrenees–Mediterranean and is co-funded by the European Union through Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA COFUND) . It brings together research institutions across France and Spain and combines academic mobility, intersectoral collaboration, and structured tr...

Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC)

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The Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDAEA-CSIC) in Barcelona, Spain, is seeking a motivated predoctoral candidate to join the DRYLAND project and apply for an FPU or FI fellowship. This PhD opportunity focuses on understanding how drought affects soil biogeochemical cycles and mountain water quality. The project investigates how drought mobilizes carbon, nutrients, and trace elements from high-mountain soils and how these changes propagate to streams and rivers. The res...

Environmental Science
Biology
Hydrology
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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

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Spain

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Our group at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid is advertising a PhD position in attosecond molecular dynamics , supervised by Stefano M. Cavaletto and Fernando Martín . This opportunity is a strong fit for students interested in physics , chemistry , quantum mechanics , molecular dynamics , and attosecond physics . The post highlights the research environment and team culture, and invites prospective applicants to contact the supervisors directly. No funding details, deadline, or formal eligibility...

Chemistry
Molecular Dynamics
Quantum Mechanics
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Universidade da Coruña

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Spain

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PhD opportunity in plant genomics and evolution at CICA–Universidade da Coruña (Spain). The project is linked to an FPU 2026 fellowship and welcomes motivated candidates interested in joining research on plant evolutionary genomics. Possible research lines include: Iberian endemic plants (hybridisation, phylogenomics, conservation genomics), tropical trees (biogeography, species delimitation, domestication using modern, historical and ancient DNA), and deleterious mutations in plants (classic an...

Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Environmental Science
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Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona

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Spain

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PhD position in Structural Biology and Biochemistry at the Proteolysis Lab, IBMB-CSIC in Barcelona, Spain . The project focuses on investigating protein structures using state-of-the-art biophysical and biochemical techniques, including cloning, overexpression, purification, and biochemical/biophysical characterization of proteins with biotechnological and biomedical relevance. This opportunity is linked to the FPU 2026 Predoctoral Fellowship candidate call. The lab is seeking a highly motivated...

Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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Universidade de Vigo

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Spain

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Call now open for a PhD position in the MAGIC project at CIM-UVigo / University of Vigo in Spain. The project focuses on the temporal and spatial variability of productivity and harmful phytoplankton blooms in the Galician Rías . The research combines oceanographic and remote sensing databases , advanced statistical techniques , and numerical modelling . The thesis will be co-supervised by Beatriz Mouriño (GOB, CIM-UVigo) and Marta Sestelo (SiDOR, UVigo and CITMAga), within the PhD programme in ...

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Biology
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Malvina Pizzuto

Instituto de Parasitología y Biomedicina López-Neyra

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Spain

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PhD opportunity in Granada, Spain with the Molecular Mechanisms of Innate Immunity group at Institute of Parasitology and Biomedicine López-Neyra (IPBLN-CSIC) , linked to the University of Granada . The project sits at the intersection of immunology , innate immunity , inflammation , sepsis , mitochondria , inflammasomes , and bacterial infection . The group is seeking a highly motivated candidate with an excellent academic record to apply for the FPU 2026 PhD contract. Possible research directi...

Inflammation
Immunology
Chemistry
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Public University of Navarre

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PhD position in Myeloid Neoplasm Immunology within the Hematology-Oncology Program at CIMA Universidad de Navarra . This opportunity is centered on cancer immunology and hematology, with a focus on understanding immune mechanisms relevant to myeloid neoplasms. The post is suitable for a doctoral candidate interested in translational biomedical research at the interface of immunology, oncology, and blood cancer biology. The available information indicates a PhD opening at CIMA Universidad de Nava...

Oncology
Immunology
Cancer Biology
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Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona

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The Institute for Research in Biomedicine Barcelona (IRB Barcelona) is advertising its 2026 Extraordinary Call for the IRB Barcelona International PhD Fellowships Programme. This is a doctoral opportunity for students interested in pursuing PhD research in biomedicine and related life sciences within an internationally oriented research environment. The available information indicates that this is a fellowship-based PhD programme rather than an individual project advert, and it is best understoo...

Molecular Biology
Biology
Medical Science
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Institute of Health Carlos III

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PhD Candidate Opportunity in CAR-T Cell Immunotherapy at the Cancer Immunotherapy Unit of the Institute of Health Carlos III (ISCIII) . The project sits in a translational cancer research environment focused on improving CAR-T cell efficacy for both hematological malignancies and solid tumors . The research aims to decipher tumor proteins that impair CAR-T function and to design next-generation, targeted CARs for advanced therapies in human disease. This opportunity is being advertised under the...

Immunotherapy
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
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Living costs in Spain

Estimated costs in Spain.

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Spain

Visa & Immigration Fees

Student visa and residence permit fees per year

€138

$150/yr

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University Tuition

Average PhD tuition per year

€2.8k

$3,000/yr

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Housing

Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year

€5.0k

$5,400/yr

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Personal Care

Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year

€442

$480/yr

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Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo

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Instituto de Biomedicina y Biotecnología de Cantabria

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Spain

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Universidad de Zaragoza

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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

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Universidad de Navarra

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Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

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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.
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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.
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In many countries yes — especially for taught master’s programs — but funded PhD positions typically do not require deposits.

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