Overview
The University of Hamburg's nEXt-RNA International Research Training Group is recruiting 11 PhD candidates for interdisciplinary projects on extracellular RNA, cross-species RNA communication, infection biology and related molecular mechanisms.
Complete research opportunity details
The nEXt-RNA programme brings together doctoral projects spanning RNA biology, molecular and structural biology, biochemistry, host-pathogen interactions and data-intensive approaches. The official recruitment page lists 11 doctoral projects and asks applicants to rank three projects. Project-specific scientific requirements vary, so candidates should review the individual doctoral project descriptions before applying.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should hold or be close to completing a relevant master's degree or equivalent qualification in a field appropriate to their selected project, such as molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, structural biology, bioinformatics or a related discipline. Project-specific requirements apply and must be checked on the official recruitment page.
Tips for this phd opportunity
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Match your research background to the project, laboratory, supervisor and required methods rather than applying only from the title.
- Prepare a focused academic CV, transcripts, publications and research statement or proposal when requested by the official call.
- Confirm funding duration, stipend/salary, tuition coverage, start date and eligibility for international applicants.
- Contact a supervisor before applying only when the official instructions recommend or require it.
Verification notes
Verified on the University of Hamburg's official nEXt-RNA recruitment page, which currently states a 15 October 2026 deadline. No salary amount is asserted because the page does not publish one.
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