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Description of the PhD program
The Ph.D. program in Cellular and Molecular Biology offers a multidisciplinary research environment with a broad spectrum of scientific activities and methodologies, and it is aimed at training enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates on their path to a scientific career in post-genomic sciences. The research groups participating in this program cover the areas of genomics and bioinformatics, cancer and neurological diseases, molecular and structural biology, microbiology, and plant physiology. Moreover, the program includes industrial and international research institutions with specific PhD student positions.
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EMBO | EMBL Symposia – first half of 2025. The registration is open
The symposia will take place in Heidelberg, Germany. The symposia focus on interdisciplinary and forward-looking life sciences topics and provide scientists with a platform to exchange ideas.
Young Researchers Grant - Utrecht Network
Apply to the call for applications offering researchers up to 20 scholarships of €1,200 each for short-term mobility. Application deadline: 20 February 2025.
Generative Artificial Intelligence: University Policy and Practical Use Cases
A series of seminars to explore the many dimensions of (GenAI). Seminars, will be held between January 22nd and March 4th, both in person and online. Registration is required.
Una Europa Virtual Exchanges for Sustainability (UnaVEx). Are you interested in global sustainability?
From 24 February to 28 March, the multidisciplinary and intercultural encounters include lessons on the topic of sustainability and "Virtual Exchange" activities. Registrations open until 1 February.
"A wacky day as a PhD student" - photo contest
Two PhD students, Noemi Carosella and Ginevra Marie Eloise Peppi, enrolled in the Cellular and Molecular Biology program, took part in a photo contest hosted by DISTAL (Department of Agri-Food Science and Technology), showcasing and capturing the essence of daily life as a PhD student. Noemi said "Transforming our everyday experiences into images was not only entertaining but also a chance to unleash our creative side. Once again, we were reminded of how crucial teamwork is, even during lighthearted moments like these. It was a wonderful initiative. While we didn't take home prize, isn't it true that the real victory lies in taking part?"
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