Summary
Applications are invited for prestigious PhD positions within the MEDIculous REMeDy Doctoral Network (Metabolic disease heterogeneity definition, prevention and remission with targeted interventions Doctoral Network). Funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA), this international training network aims to develop innovative precision medicine approaches targeting obesity, diabetes, and associated metabolic complications.
Overview & Key Details
| Program | MEDIculous REMeDy Doctoral Network (MSCA) |
|---|---|
| Designation | Doctoral Candidate / PhD Researcher |
| Funding Agency | Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (EU) |
| Research Area | Metabolic Diseases, Precision Medicine, Obesity, Diabetes |
| Location | European Partner Institutions (Network-wide across Europe) |
| Application Deadline | January 10, 2027 (23:59 CET) |
| Project Start Date | July – October 2027 |
Designation
Doctoral Candidate / Early-Stage Researcher (PhD Fellow)
Research Area
Precision Medicine, Endocrinology, Metabolic Disease Heterogeneity, Prevention and Remission Strategies for Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and Metabolic Complications.
Location
Various participating research institutions, universities, and industrial partners across Europe associated with the MSCA Doctoral Network consortium.
Eligibility / Qualification
- Academic Background: Applicants must hold a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent diploma) in Life Sciences, Medicine, Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, or related disciplines qualifying them to embark on a doctorate.
- MSCA Mobility Rule: Candidates must comply with standard Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions mobility requirements (researchers must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the country of the recruiting beneficiary for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately prior to the recruitment date).
- Career Stage: Applicants must be doctoral candidates who have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree.
- Language Proficiency: Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
Scholarship Description
The MEDIculous REMeDy Doctoral Network provides an exceptional international, intersectoral, and interdisciplinary training ground. Selected candidates will benefit from:
- A highly competitive full-time employment contract funded by Horizon Europe MSCA.
- Living allowance, mobility allowance, and family allowance (if applicable).
- State-of-the-art training, regular network-wide symposia, secondments at partner universities and industry leaders, and transferable skills workshops.
- Supervision by internationally renowned scientists in the field of metabolic health and precision therapeutics.
Program Timeline
- Open Call for Applications: November 2, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 10, 2027 (23:59 CET)
- Interview Invitations: Mid-February 2027
- Virtual Interview Symposium: Early March 2027
- Offers Made: After March 17, 2027
- Start of Doctoral Projects: July – October 2027
How to Apply
Interested candidates must apply using the official online recruitment portal. Follow these steps:
- Access the application system via the link provided below.
- Complete the registration process to create an applicant profile.
- Select your preferred doctoral research projects and submit the required documentation (Curriculum Vitae, motivation letter, academic transcripts/diplomas, and contact details of academic referees).
- Submit the application prior to the stated deadline.
Last Date for Apply
January 10, 2027 at 23:59 CET
Apply Link
Click Here to Register and Apply Online
