CRG International PhD Programme at the Centre for Genomic Regulation, Barcelona 2027/2028

About this scholarship

Funded PhD places at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), a biomedical research institute in Barcelona, open to all nationalities. Each place comes with a 4 year paid work contract, and the PhD starts by October 2027 at the latest.

Funding type

Covers: a paid work contract for 4 years, full health and occupational insurance, and Spanish social security. The salary amount is not stated on the call page, and the page does not mention university enrolment fees. Up to 5 places are funded by the Spanish research agency (MICIU/AEI) with FSE+, and the other places are funded by the labs. Candidates invited to the interviews in Barcelona get their flights and accommodation paid.

Tuition fees

Not specified

Living costs

Covered

Travel

Not specified

Insurance

Covered

Eligibility requirements

Nationalities

All nationalities

Residence condition

No residence condition

Open to all nationalities A bachelor's and a master's degree in biomedical sciences with at least 300 ECTS in total, or an equivalent degree that allows you to start a PhD in Spain. You can apply if you will have the degree by September 2027. The FAQ gives October 2027 The CRG says it looks for candidates from biomedicine, biology, molecular biology, mathematics, physics, statistics and bioinformatics An excellent academic record, previous research experience and a strong commitment to research A high working knowledge of English Not eligible: anyone invited to interviews in an earlier CRG PhD call, students doing their master's at the CRG, and anyone who worked at the CRG for more than 3 months before the deadline

Minimum grade

Not stated

Work experience asked for

Not stated

Return condition

Return condition not stated

How to apply

Straight to the provider

Language requirements and exemptions

Language test not mentioned

A high working knowledge of English. The call does not name a test or a score.

University admission details

Admission included in application?

Apply online on the CRG recruitment portal only. Applications by email are not accepted. In the form you choose up to 2 labs from the list on the call page. The deadline is 22 November 2026 at 23:59 CET. Both referees must upload their letters before then, or the application is not considered. Pre-selected candidates have an online panel interview on 13 January 2027. Those who pass are invited to interviews in Barcelona from 23 to 26 February 2027. The call timeline and the FAQ give 23 to 25 February. All applicants hear about pre-selection by late December 2026. Selected students start the PhD by October 2027 at the latest, and university registration is arranged after selection. Online information workshops: 21 October 2026 at 10:00 CET and 12 November 2026 at 11:00 CET.

Required documents

The online application form: personal details, education, scholarships and awards, research experience and scientific interests Academic transcripts, with a translation into English, Spanish or Catalan if they are in another language If your master's is not finished: an official document showing your enrolment or that the transcripts are being issued Two reference letters, uploaded by your referees. Neither referee can be affiliated with the CRG Your choice of one or two CRG labs

Application steps

Read the list of labs on the call page and choose up to 2. Register on the CRG recruitment portal and start a new application. Enter your referees' details early. They receive an email asking them to upload their letters. Check the application carefully before you submit. Only one application is allowed and it cannot be changed after submission. Submit before 22 November 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Requirement checklist

Scholarship contacts

CRG Training and Academic Office: [email protected]Copy

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