CRG International PhD Programme 2027 in Barcelona

The Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona opens its 2027 international PhD call to candidates from any country. Applicants choose up to two research labs on the online form, and the labs cover topics from genome regulation and single-cell biology to RNA biology, protein design and neurodegeneration.

Who can apply

The call is open to candidates of any nationality. You need a university bachelor's degree and a master's degree in biomedical sciences from within the European Higher Education System, or an equivalent degree that lets you start a PhD thesis in Spain. Candidates who expect to be awarded that degree by September 2027 can also apply. The page asks for an excellent academic record, previous research experience and a high working knowledge of English. People who were invited to earlier CRG PhD interviews, who are doing their master's at the CRG, or who worked at the CRG for more than three months are not eligible.

What the programme offers

The CRG lists up to five fellowships funded by Spanish and European sources. The remaining positions are paid by individual labs through grants and core funding. Shortlisted candidates are invited to Barcelona for in-person interviews, where accommodation and flight tickets are provided.

Deadline and process

Applications close on 22 November 2026 and must be submitted online, with two reference letters requested through the system. Incomplete applications are not considered. The CRG also runs an online workshop on how to prepare an application, which needs registration.