PhD Program
Application and Admission

Join our cutting-edge PhD programs at one of Europe's leading universities in the field of medical research.

We advertise PhD positions in three thematic programs:

PhD program "Molecular Medicine”

The thesis projects focus on cancer research, immunology, medical genetics and pulmonary fibrosis. The projects integrate basic research and clinically oriented sciences utilizing a wide spectrum of state-of-the-art techniques. 

As a PhD student, you will be embedded in an interdisciplinary community of supervisors, fellow students and will enjoy broad administrative support.

PhD students receive a fully funded working contract (30 hours/week) for three years (1 initial year + 2 years extension) including health insurance and social benefits. 

According to the collective bargaining agreement, the gross monthly salary for a PhD position (30 hours/week) is EUR 2,832.10. Relevant prior experience will increase the base salary.

Applicants must hold (or be close to obtaining) an undergraduate degree equivalent to a Master in any discipline of natural or life sciences or medicine which included a written master thesis.

Students who have not yet finished their Masters' degree can apply but have to be graduated before joining the PhD program.

The language of instruction is English and applicants are expected to be highly proficient in this language. A certificate of English proficiency is not mandatory for application but must be provided by the selected students before admission to the PhD program.

Students of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. Our Welcome Center will be readily available to help you with the visa application process and residence permit. Candidates are selected irrespective of sex, race or nationality.

Please find below the project description of all available projects taking part in the current call:

Projects within the PhD program Molecular Medicine (MOLMED) 

The PhD selection process consists of a three-stage evaluation. In the first step, the written application documents are reviewed and assessed. In the second step, selected applicants participate in an online pre-interview. Top-qualified candidates are then invited to an in-person hearing at the Medical University of Graz to present themselves to the faculty. The hearing will take place from December 15 -17, 2026.

Invitations for the online pre-interviews will be sent out in calendar week 39-40. Invitations for the in-person hearing will be sent out in calendar week 41.

Travel costs will be reimbursed up to a certain limit, with details provided in the invitation. Our Welcome Center will assist you with your visa application and entry into Austria.

If you are unable to attend the on-site hearing, you will have the opportunity to speak with our faculty members online.

Please apply here.

You do not need to contact the supervisors directly and please do not send any documents by regular mail or email unless you are explicitly requested by our staff.

There is no application fee.

Invitations for the online pre-interviews will be sent out in calendar week 39-40. Invitations for the in-person hearing will be sent out in calendar week 41.

The hearing will take place from December 15 -17, 2026.