Poland Offers Fully Funded PhD Positions 2025 in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Are you an ambitious international student ready to revolutionize the way chronic inflammatory diseases are understood and treated? The MAP-ID PhD Program hosted by Jagiellonian University’s Doctoral School of Exact and Natural Sciences (Poland) invites aspiring researchers to apply for one of 13 fully funded PhD positions in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biotechnology — starting October 1, 2025.

What is the MAP-ID PhD Program?

The MAP-ID (Multilevel APproaches to understanding chronic Inflammatory Diseases) is a 48-month doctoral training program designed for passionate scientists who want to work at the cutting-edge of medical research. It brings together academia and industry across Europe and the USA to cultivate the next generation of experts in chronic inflammation.

International & Industry Collaboration

The program is characterized by high-level mobility and global research exposure:

1# Partner Universities:

• • 9 in Europe
  • 3 in the United States – (Includes 6–9 month research secondments)

2# Biotech Industry Engagement:

• 8 European biotech companies – (Includes 3-month industry secondments)

This unique structure empowers students to work in interdisciplinary teams, gain cross-sector experience, and build a robust international research network.

Allocated Funding Package for this Opportunity

PhD candidates will be hired under employment contracts that provide:

• Full social security, health insurance, and pension rights
• Paid holidays and professional support
• Monthly net salary: Not less than 6,700 PLN
• Monthly gross salary: Not less than 9,370 PLN
• Total employer cost: ~2,800 EUR per month.

Why You Should Apply?

• Work at the intersection of academia and industry
• Tackle chronic inflammatory diseases through innovative methods
  • Be mentored by leading experts in Europe and the US
  • Receive competitive compensation with full employment benefits
  • Join a vibrant community of international researchers.

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  Apply: https://cofund.project.uj.edu.pl/.

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  The electronic recruitment for the MAP-ID PhD program at Jagiellonian University is now open and will continue until June 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM CET. Successful applicants will begin their program on October 1, 2025, with an alternative second entry track available starting March 1, 2026. The PhD program runs for a duration of 48 months, ending either on September 30, 2029 (first track) or January 31, 2030