About this opportunity
EMBL recruits PhD students twice a year. You apply to the programme and select up to three research groups; selected candidates go through online screening and in-person interviews at the EMBL sites.
No application, interview or training fees are charged and no GRE, IELTS or TOEFL is required (but English is needed). All nationalities may apply; there is no age limit.
Who can apply
A university degree that qualifies you for a PhD in the country where it was obtained (held or expected before you start) and two academic references.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Study level
- PhD
What the funding covers
Fully funded EMBL PhD contract; no application or interview fees.
- Tuition Not stated — check the official page
- Stipend or salary Covered
- Travel Not stated — check the official page
- Accommodation Not stated — check the official page
- Health insurance Not stated — check the official page
"Not separately covered" means the provider does not pay for it on top — you pay it yourself, usually from the stipend if there is one.
Documents & tests
The exact document list for this opportunity is not recorded yet. These are the documents usually asked for — confirm the final list on the official page.
- CV (with any publications, projects or theses)
- Motivation letter written for this specific project
- Undergraduate and master's transcripts and degree certificates
- Two or three referees or recommendation letters
- Research statement or proposal, if requested
- English test score or proof of English-medium study
- Tests
- No GRE, IELTS or TOEFL required
- Application fee
- Not stated — ScholarsChapter itself never charges a fee
How to apply
General steps — the provider's own instructions always take priority.
- Read the full eligibility rules on www.embl.org and confirm you meet every mandatory condition.
- Confirm this year's deadline and time zone on the official page — dates change every cycle.
- Prepare your documents and book any language test early; results can take two weeks or more.
- Write your statement, CV and other texts specifically for this opportunity.
- Submit through the official portal only, keep the confirmation email, and track your application here.
Before you apply
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Quick answers
Who can apply for EMBL International PhD Programme?
Open to all nationalities. Level: PhD. See "Who can apply" for the full rules.
Is EMBL International PhD Programme fully funded?
Funding type: Fully funded, Salary. Covers: stipend or salary.
What is the deadline for EMBL International PhD Programme?
The next deadline has not been announced yet. This program runs every year — save it to get an alert when we add the new date. Always confirm the date and time zone on the official website.
Does EMBL International PhD Programme require IELTS or another test?
No GRE, IELTS or TOEFL required.
How do I apply for EMBL International PhD Programme?
Apply only on the official website (www.embl.org). The full steps are listed under "How to apply".
Is there an application fee?
No fee is stated in our record. ScholarsChapter never charges a fee, and no agent can sell you a place.
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- Official source
- www.embl.org
- Last checked
- 19 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 19 Oct 2026
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