OpenFieldDoctoral Program in Molecular and Cellular Biology (MIND Milano Innovation District)
Three-year doctoral candidacy conducted at the MIND Innovation District alongside the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Human Technopole, studying RNA biology and epigenetics.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master of Science in Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, or Biochemistry with top grades
- English language proficiency
- B2 English certificate (IELTS 6.0+ or TOEFL 78+)
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated prior research thesis in genetic regulation, oncology, or structural biology
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €16,243/year ministerial doctoral stipend + 50% increase for research stays abroad
- Application fee
- €30
- Tuition / joining costs
- Full 100% doctoral tuition fee waiver
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 15, 2026 (Cycle 42 intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official University of Milan documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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