ORFeus PhD Scholarship is recruiting 15 fully funded PhD researchers to help map the dark proteome, with positions starting around March 2027. The ORFeus application is submitted via a central platform where applicants may rank up to three projects.
The scholarship is organised by ORFeus and follows the eligibility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. Positions are full employment contracts with salary and allowances set by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including living, mobility and family allowances where applicable.
ORFeus PhD Scholarship Benefits
- 15 fully funded positions.
- Each position is a full employment contract with salary and allowances set by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance where applicable.
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ORFeus PhD Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
- You do not already hold a doctorate (PhD).
- You will have a master’s degree, or an equivalent that gives access to doctoral study, by the time you start.
- You must not have lived, worked or studied in the country of your chosen host for more than 12 months in the three years before you would be recruited (the mobility rule, and short stays such as holidays do not count).
- Applicants of any nationality are welcome.
How to Apply for ORFeus PhD Scholarship
- You do not apply to each host institution separately. You submit and rank one application per project, up to at maximum three projects, through our central platform.
- Open 1 October 2026, for three weeks
- Open 1 October to 22 October, 23:59 CEST. You are only allowed to apply to up to 3 projects. If you apply to more than 3, all your applications will be ineligible.
Don’t miss this deadline
Applications close on Thursday, 22 October 2026. We’ll email you 7, 3 and 1 days before.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Here are the most frequently asked questions about the ORFeus PhD Scholarship. These answers cover eligibility, benefits, deadlines, and how to apply.
How many positions are available?
ORFeus is recruiting 15 fully funded PhD researchers to help map the dark proteome. This is stated on the Apply page and summarised under ‘At a glance’.
When is the application window?
The application window opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 22 October 2026 (23:59 CEST). The site explicitly states the open and closing dates for the recruitment round.
What funding and allowances are provided?
Each position is a full employment contract with salary and allowances set by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, including a living allowance, a mobility allowance, and a family allowance where applicable.
Can I apply to more than one project?
You may apply to and rank up to three projects. You submit and rank one application per project through the central platform; ranking more projects widens your options and each project you rank will consider you.
Do I apply to each host institution separately?
No. You do not apply to each host institution separately. Applications are submitted centrally and you rank up to three projects rather than applying separately to each host.
When do positions start?
Positions start around March 2027. The exact start date depends on the project and host institution, as noted on the Apply page.
What are the eligibility rules I should check before applying?
ORFeus follows the eligibility rules of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions. In plain terms the site lists that applicants must not already hold a PhD, must have (or soon have) a master’s or equivalent, must respect the mobility rule regarding residence/work/study, and applicants of any nationality are welcome.
What documents and materials are required for the application?
The application asks for a few eligibility details; a short experience checklist with evidence; a short motivation for each chosen project; your CV; a recent official list of grades; a short motivational video; and the names and contact details of two academic referees.
When will I hear about the outcome?
The site states they aim to let all candidates know before the end of 2026 whether they were selected. Shortlisting and initial communication occur from the end of October to mid November, with interviews scheduled in early December.
How is recruitment assessed?
Every application is assessed on academic excellence, research potential and motivation, communication skills, and international experience. Recruitment is open, transparent and based on merit, and is conducted in line with the European Charter for Researchers with attention to gender balance and equal opportunity.
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