PhD Opportunities in Cancer Research in Spain

Phd Positions in cancer research in spain

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Universities with open PhD positions in cancer research in Spain include Centre for Genomic Regulation, Universitat Pompeu Fabra and Universidade da Coruña.

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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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Universitat Pompeu Fabra

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Fully funded PhD position in EU industrial and skills policy (GUIDE-SE Project) at Universitat Pompeu Fabra , Barcelona, Spain, within the Department of Political and Social Sciences and Barcelona Center for European Studies (BACES) . This opportunity is aimed at students interested in Political Science , Public Policy , European Studies , and related research on EU governance, industrial policy, and skills policy. The announcement highlights that the position is fully funded . Eligibility highl...

Sociology
Political Science
European Studies
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Universidade da Coruña

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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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2 days ago

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Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques de Barcelona

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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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2 days ago

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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Spain

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🎓 PhD opportunity in sustainable construction materials at the Multifunctional Materials Research Group (×MAT) , part of Construtech UPC at the Escola de Camins , Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) in Barcelona, Spain . The group is inviting candidates to apply with them for the Spanish FPU 2026 programme (Spanish State Research Agency, AEI). The position is a predoctoral contract of up to 4 years and includes a minimum gross salary of 25,457 EUR/year plus support for research stays abro...

Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
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2 days ago

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Malvina Pizzuto

Instituto de Parasitología y Biomedicina López-Neyra

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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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2 days ago

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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🚀 2 fully funded PhD positions are available within the MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS-MSCA at the Group of Characterization of Materials (GCM), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain. The openings are for Doctoral Candidates in Drug Delivery , Pharmaceutical Formulation , Nanotechnology , Materials Science , Chemistry , Physics , and Machine Learning . Project 1: Hybrid Nanoparticles for Biopharmaceutical Delivery — synthesize and characterize hybrid silica–polymer micro/nanopartic...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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2 days ago

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Gustavo Marrero Callicó

Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

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Spain

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One PhD researcher position is available in the STRATUM project at the Science and Technology Park Foundation (FCPCT) of the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), Spain. The project is funded by the Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement 101137416 and runs within a consortium coordinated by ULPGC. STRATUM aims to develop a 3D Decision Support Tool for brain surgery guidance and diagnostics, using multimodal data processing, artificial intelligence algorithms, and energy-effic...

Computer Science
Biomedical Engineering
Information Technology
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3 days ago

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Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya

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PhD opportunity in MSCA Doctoral Network IDEAS at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC-BarcelonaTECH), Barcelona, Spain. This 3-year, full-time doctoral position (DC2) is focused on the design and phase-diagram study of eutectic and amorphous binary mixtures of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients/coformers for improved dissolution and stability. The project sits at the intersection of pharmaceutical technology, chemical physics, computational chemistry, and computational...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Computational Chemistry
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Centre for Genomic Regulation

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Funded PhD project at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona, Spain on how chromatin and epigenetic mechanisms control cell identity and how their dysregulation contributes to cancer , with emphasis on leukemia and pediatric brain tumors . The project is hosted by Dr Luciano Di Croce and is part of the CRG International PhD Fellowships Programme 2027 . The research environment is described as international and interdisciplinary, with access to core technologies, seminars, and trans...

Cell Biology
Computer Science
Molecular Biology
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1 month ago

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Spanish National Cancer Research Centre

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Spain

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CNIO is looking for a PhD candidate for an interdisciplinary project on paediatric diffuse midline glioma (DMG/DIPG). The research combines brain tumour biology, mass spectrometry-based proteomics, microprotein discovery, and bioinformatics to study DMG biology and uncover new therapeutic vulnerabilities. The project will be co-supervised by Manuel Valiente (Valiente's Lab, CNIO) and Dr Marta Isasa (CNIO Proteomics Unit), with direct involvement from Dr Raul Bardini Bressan. This opportunity is ...

Computer Science
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
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1 month ago

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Centro de Investigación Médica Aplicada, Universidad de Navarra

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Spain

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PhD opportunity in immune therapy research at Fundación para la Investigación Médica Aplicada (FIMA), CIMA Universidad de Navarra, Spain. The Immune Therapies group led by Dr. Juan R. Rodriguez-Madoz is recruiting a highly motivated PhD researcher for a 4-year FPI fellowship within the project Engineering HLA-Independent Nanobody-redirected T cells as a novel therapeutic strategy for Multiple Myeloma (HINT4MM) . The project is funded through the Ministry of Science and Innovation (MICIU) 2025 R&...

Oncology
Immunotherapy
Biomedical Engineering
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2 weeks ago

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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Fundacion Jiménez Díaz University Hospital

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Spain

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Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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Spain

Research Interests

Immunology

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Allergy Immunology

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University of Valencia

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Spain

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Yes. Most funded PhD roles include tuition coverage plus a monthly stipend, but details vary by country and lab.
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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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