OpenFieldCollaborative Doctoral Fellowship in Xylella fastidiosa Microbial Genomics
Three-year doctoral research appointment in collaboration with the Italian National Research Council (CNR) investigating molecular mechanisms of tolerance in Leccino and FS17 olive varieties.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in plant biotechnology, microbiology, or agronomic sciences
- English language proficiency
- English B2/C1 proficiency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Detailed 3,000-word research project on host-pathogen interactions and xylem fluid metabolomics
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters and complete CV
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- EUR 18,500 annual research fellowship plus full laboratory molecular consumables budget
- Application fee
- EUR 30
- Tuition / joining costs
- EUR 0 (tuition-free doctoral position)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- July 15, 2027 (Annual doctoral selection call)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Apulia Libera Università documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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