IRB-TARGET 2024 Pre-doctoral Programme: Embark on an exciting journey with the IRB-TARGET 2024 Pre-doctoral Programme! If you’re passionate about biomedicine and aspire to pursue a PhD in a dynamic research environment, join the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona). Gain invaluable insights from leading experts, contribute to cutting-edge research, and shape your career in high-impact biomedicine.
Summary Table:
| Call Opening | October 23, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline for Candidacies | January 5, 2024 |
| Deadline for Referees | January 8, 2024 |
| Remote Evaluation | January 29, 2024 |
| Group Leader Presentations | February 26, 2024 |
| Interviews at IRB Barcelona | March 4-5-6, 2024 |
| Notification to Candidates | March 8, 2024 |
| Start Date of Fellowships | September 1, 2024 |
Study Area: Biomedicine, Cancer/Metastasis, Ageing and Cell Reprogramming, Metabolism, Cell Differentiation, Genomics
Scholarship Description: IRB-TARGET offers 10 four-year fellowships for the academic year 2024-2025, supporting exceptional doctoral candidates. The programme provides a collaborative and impactful training itinerary aligned with IRB’s mission to bridge fundamental science with applied and clinical research. Explore interdisciplinary research nodes and contribute to groundbreaking solutions in biomedicine.
Research Nodes
- Chemical and Structural Biology
- Cell Pathophysiology
- Computational Biology
- Invertebrate Models of Disease
- Preclinical Models of Cancer
- Preclinical Models of Disease
Check out IRB Barcelona groups participating in this frame:
- Dr. Jens Lüders – Microtubule Organization
- Dr. Francesc Posas and Dr. Eulàlia de Nadal – Cell Signalling
- Dr. Eduard Batlle – Colorectal Cancer Laboratory
- Dr. Xavier Salvatella – Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics
- Dr. Alexandra Avgustinova – Pediatric Cancer Epigenetics
- Dr. Salvador Aznar-Benitah – Stem Cells and Cancer
- Dr. Marco Milán – Development and Growth Control Laboratory
- Dr. Patrick Aloy – Structural Bioinformatics and Network Biology
- Dr. Stefanie Wculek – Innate Immune Biology
- Dr. Ángel Nebreda- Signalling and Cell Cycle Laboratory
- Dr. Direna Alonso-Curbelo – Inflammation, Tissue Plasticity & Cancer
- Dr. Raúl Méndez – Translational Control of Cell Cycle and Differentiation
- Dr. Toni Gabaldón – Comparative Genomics
- Dr. Lluís Ribas – Gene Translation Laboratory
- Dr. Antoni Riera – Research Unit on Asymmetric Synthesis
- Dr. Modesto Orozco – Molecular Modelling and Bioinformatics
- Dr. Roger Gomis – Growth Control and Cancer Metastasis
- Dr. Ana Victoria Lechuga-Vieco – Mitochondrial Biology and Tissue Regeneration
Eligibility: To be eligible, candidates must:
- Comply with the mobility rule (not residing in Spain for over 12 months in the last 3 years).
- Not possess a doctoral degree at the call deadline.
- Fulfill Bologna process requirements for doctoral programme enrollment.
Required Documents:
- Personal Information
- Curriculum Vitae
- Motivation Letter (max 2 pages)
- Certified Academic Record
- Additional Relevant Files
- Two Recommendation Letters
How to Apply: Submit a complete application through the IRB-TARGET electronic application before the deadline. Applicants will be evaluated based on merit, considering academic grades, curriculum vitae, recommendation letters, and a motivation letter.
Last Date: Application deadline: 05 January 2024
Join IRB-TARGET and contribute to transformative research in biomedicine. Shape your career through customized training, secondments, and career development opportunities. Be part of a global community dedicated to addressing biomedical challenges. Start your journey towards a PhD that makes a difference in high-impact biomedicine.
