PhD Fellowship Opportunities at NIMSB

The NOVA Institute for Medical Systems Biology (NIMSB) has 5 PhD fellowship positions now open for highly motivated candidates interested in pursuing cutting-edge research in the field of Medical Systems Biology.

NIMSB is an interdisciplinary research institute focused on fundamental and translational questions in human health and disease, integrating systems biology, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, computational biology, imaging, and biomedical sciences.

Selected candidates will join an international and collaborative research environment, receive advanced scientific training, and develop their PhD projects under the supervision of leading researchers in the field.

Eligibility

Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant areas, including:

• Biology
• Biomedicine
• Biotechnology
• Bioengineering
• Computational Biology
• Medicine
• or related disciplines

The fellowship offers

• Competitive PhD fellowship according to FCT regulations
• Integration into an international and multidisciplinary institute
• Access to advanced technologies and scientific training
• Participation in seminars, workshops, and collaborative activities
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative research with impact on human health

Application deadline

📅 June 5, 2026

Further information about available projects, eligibility criteria, application procedures, and required documents is available here:

[NIMSB PhD Fellowship Call 2026]

Important note: If the candidates’ degree was obtained outside Portugal, the respective diploma must be officially recognized in Portugal. For more information, check HERE.