University of Cologne PhD Student Positions in STEM-CORE training network 2026

As part of the European Union's Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) funding programme, the STEM-CORE (Stem Cell Therapy Development for Corneal Epithelium Regeneration) project—based at the Centre for Ophthalmology at the University Hospital of Cologne, is offering two PhD studentships. These positions are expected to begin in January 2026 and will run for three years.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineOctober 5, 2025
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Cologne
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyUniversity of Cologne
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• Team spirit in R(h)ine culture
• Strong perspectives
• Everything but ordinary

Requirements

• Strong motivation, curiosity, and creativity, with a proven ability to solve problems through critical and analytical thinking
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and a collaborative mindset
• A Master’s degree in Biology, Biomedicine, Neuroscience, or a related field

Application Deadline

October 5, 2025

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to University of Cologne on jobs-uk-koeln.onlyfy.jobs to apply

For more information, kindly visit University of Cologne scholarship webpage.