Ph.D. Program - Open Calls
Call for PhD Students n. 1/2026 - XXVIII Cycle
N. 5 Ph.D. fellowships are available to carry out interdisciplinary training in Biological Sciences
at the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn in Naples (Italy)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified postgraduate candidates.
The closing date for applications is May 21st, 2026 h. 12.00
Apply now
Please read carefully the information files below
- Info and Admission
- How to apply PhD OUSZN Fellowship
- Info on courses, reports, seminars (rules and timetables)
- Info on Salaries (updated on April 27th, 2026)
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In the application you can choose among the following projects:
1. Molecular controls in the life cycles of marine centric diatoms
Director of Studies: Maria Immacolata Ferrante
Integrative Marine Ecology Department
Seat: Naples
2. Framing the patterns of biodiversity in the Mediterranean Sea in island biogeography theory
Director of Studies: Paolo Giulio Albano
Marine Animal Conservation and Public Engagement
Seat: Naples
Director of Studies: Dr. Serena Mirra
Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms Department
Seat: Naples
4. Golgi complex remodeling during animal development
Director of Studies: Francesco Ferraro
Biology and Evolution of Marine Organisms Department
Seat: Naples
Director of Studies: Federica Ragazzola
Integrative Marine Ecology Department
Seat: Genova
The Evaluation Commission nominated by Presidential Decree n. 25/2026 is composed by:
- Dr. Sabrina Carrella, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
- Dr. Giovanna Romano, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
- Dr. Ulisse Cardini, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
- Prof. Alessandro Alboresi, Università di Padova
- Prof. Vangelis Daskalakis, University of Patras, Greece
- Prof. João Marques Garcia, Wageningen University
- Segretaria, Dr. Margherita Groeben, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn.
INFO
If you have any question regarding the application process, please, contact Higher Education Office from Monday to Friday h. 9.00 – 12.30 and 14.00-15.00 - Phone: +39-081-5833 396 or 310 - Email: Questo indirizzo email è protetto dagli spambots. È necessario abilitare JavaScript per vederlo.
Interviews of selected candidates will be held in videoconference
on July 14th and 15th, 2026
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Published on April 22nd, 2026









