Applicants must hold a Master’s degree and/or a 4+ year undergraduate degree by the time classes start. Successful applicants must demonstrate the ability to tackle difficult intellectual challenges, to learn new skills and ways of thinking and to work passionately as part of a research team. Predoctoral training in quantitative disciplines (e.g. physics, mathematics, computer science), biological sciences (e.g. biology, medicine, bioengineering) or related fields is preferred. High proficiency in the English language is crucial for the applicant’s success since this is the official language at the Champalimaud Research Programme. 

When applying, students might choose whether they wish that their application be considered by the Neuroscience, the Physiology and Cancer track, or both. Applications from students that choose both will be evaluated by selection committees from both tracks. Preselected candidates will be invited to an open house for final selection. Top evaluated candidates will receive an offer to participate in the PhD program, which is nominally comprised of an initial year of classes and rotations followed by research in the selected lab. Students will apply for fellowships as part of the curriculum, but success in acquiring external fellowships is not required. In general students are expected to join the program associated to a single track, with the possibility of mixed training on Neuroscience, Cancer and Physiology during the first year.  

The Champalimaud Center offers a vibrant academic environment including weekly scheduled international guest seminars, cutting-edge core facilities, and interactions with cancer clinic and psychiatry researchers.  

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Inquiries regarding INDP applications must be sent to: appindp@research.fchampalimaud.org