Fully Funded PhD and Postdoc Positions in Europe via EURAXESS

Applications are now open for hundreds of PhD and Postdoc research positions across Europe and beyond through the EURAXESS portal. These are individual job offers from universities and research institutes in various academic fields. Many positions are fully funded with competitive salaries or stipends, while others may offer partial funding depending on the host institution and project.

International candidates from all nationalities can apply to most openings (some have mobility rules). There is no central application fee — you apply directly to each position. Deadlines vary by individual post, with many still open beyond May 2026. Always check the exact details on the official page as they can change. You can check out BS, MS, PhD and postdoc positions here.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Postdoc
• Host Countries: Netherlands, Sweden, Germany, Spain, Italy, France
• Application Deadline: Varies per position (many open until late May, June, or September 2026)
• Open for: All nationalities
• Funding Type: Mostly fully funded (salary/stipend + benefits); some partial or fellowship-based
• Application Fee: None

What This Opportunity Offers:

• Strong support for career growth in academia or industry
• Competitive monthly salary or stipend
• Social security benefits and health insurance
• Additional allowances for family, travel, or relocation (in many positions)
• International research experience in Europe
• Access to advanced laboratories and research facilities
• Training and skill development opportunities
• Work on cutting-edge research projects with expert supervisors
• Collaboration with other researchers and networks
• Opportunities to attend conferences and publish papers

Also Check: Aalto University PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities in Finland (Fully Funded)

Netherlands:

• Postdoc position: Finding novel sexual differentiation genes with snRNAseq
  Recognised Researcher (R2), Biological sciences. Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 31 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Researcher in Precision Agriculture (researcher level, suitable for postdoc/experienced) Recognised Researcher (R2), Agricultural sciences. Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Post-doc (ReGeNL lines 2 & 3): Monitoring outcomes of regenerative agriculture Recognised Researcher (R2), Agricultural sciences/Soil science. Posted 10 May 2026 (6-month interim). Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE

Also Check: Postdoctoral Fellowships at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), USA

Sweden:

• Postdoctoral researcher in immunology and inflammation in head- and throat cancer and asthma (Karolinska Institutet) First Stage Researcher (R1) / Postdoc level, Medical sciences. Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 29 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• PhD Stipend/Integrated Stipend in Volitional Personality Change (Aalborg University, Denmark – listed in results) First Stage Researcher (R1), Psychological sciences. Posted 10 May 2026. Application Deadline: 29 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral fellowship (2 years) in Bioinformatics (Umeå University) – gut microbiota-host interaction. Recognised Researcher (R2). Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 19 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral student in Atmospheric Physics and Environmental Modelling (Lund University) First Stage Researcher (R1), PhD. Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 7 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Doctoral student in Biology (arthropod color and polarization vision) (Lund University) First Stage Researcher (R1), PhD, Horizon Europe – ERC funded. Posted 10 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 29 May 2026 APPLY HERE
  

Also Check: Loughborough University Funded PhD Opportunities 2026 in UK

Additional Positions:

• PhD Position in Computerised Image Processing… (Uppsala University) – Machine Learning for Precision Medicine. First Stage Researcher (R1). Posted ~9 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral position in Computerised Image Processing… (Uppsala University) – same focus. Recognised Researcher (R2). Posted ~9 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 1 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral researcher in Single-molecule biophysics (Uppsala University) Posted ~9 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 15 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoctoral researcher in Structural Biology (Uppsala University) Posted ~9 May 2026. Application Deadline: Check specific page (future). APPLY HERE
  
• Postdoktorand/-in im Bereich bioökonomische Modellierung der Bodenverdichtung (Agroscope, Switzerland) Established Researcher (R3). Posted 9 May 2026.
  Application Deadline: 27 Jun 2026 APPLY HERE

Also Check: Karlstad University PhD, Postdoc and Professor Positions in Sweden 2026

Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD positions: Hold a relevant Master’s degree (or equivalent); strong academic record and research potential.
• For Postdoc positions: Hold a PhD degree (awarded recently for many roles).
• Good English proficiency (and sometimes the local language).
• Meet any project-specific requirements.
• Relevant experience, publications, or skills matching the research topic.

Also Check: PhD, Postdoc & Academic Faculty Positions at University College London, UK

How to Apply:

1. Visit the EURAXESS.
2. Use filters for country, field, or deadline.
3. Click on interesting positions to read full details.
4. Prepare your CV, motivation letter, transcripts, and any required documents.
5. Submit your application directly through the university’s portal or as instructed before the deadline.

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