Fully funded PhD positions
MENTOR, an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network), is offering 18 fully funded PhD positions in biomedical research.
24.03.2025 – 28.03.2025
MENTOR, an EU-funded Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network (MSCA-DN) is offering 18 fully funded PhD positions in cutting-edge biomedical research across Europe. This project is coordinated by Prof. Mario Pende and Université Paris-Cité.
Our network brings together world-class institutions to train the next generation of scientists in mTOR signaling, metabolism, and their role in health and disease. This research is essential for understanding and treating cancer, metabolic disorders, and rare genetic diseases known as mTORopathies.
Why Apply?
✔ 18 fully funded PhD positions (3-year contracts) with competitive salaries
✔ Research in cutting-edge areas: mTOR signaling, metabolism, rare diseases, drug development, and personalized medicine
✔ International mobility – join leading institutions in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Greece, Spain, Poland, the Netherlands, and Belgium
✔ Multidisciplinary, high-impact research environment with academic and industry collaborations
✔ Training in transferable skills for careers in academia, biotech, and pharma
✔ Personalized mentorship from leading experts in biomedical research
Host Institutions
- France: Université Paris Cité, Brain Institute
- Italy: TIGEM
- Switzerland: University of Fribourg, University of Basel
- Germany: University of Essen, University of Tübingen
- Greece: FORTH
- Spain: CNIO
- Poland: IMOL PAS
- Netherlands: Mimetas, PD-value, University Medical Center Utrecht
- Belgium: KU Leuven
Application deadline: March 28, 2025
More details & application: https://mentor-program.eu