OpenFieldUmeå Centre for Microbial Research (UCMR) Frontier Research Placements
Research placements at the prestigious centre where CRISPR-Cas9 was co-discovered, investigating molecular mechanisms of infection biology and antimicrobial resistance.
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 molecular biology, biochemistry, or microbiology with high honours.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent English language skills.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Prior experience in molecular cloning, bacterial pathogenesis, or structural biochemistry.
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee letters confirming experimental competence.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Fully funded research appointments: Monthly doctoral salary (SEK 31,500/mo) with state-of-the-art cryo-EM and bioimaging access
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Tuition-free collaborative research.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- February 28, 2027 (Spring research cohort intake)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Umeå University documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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