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INRGREF · INRGREF, Université de Lisbonne

Doctoral contract at INRGREF (Tunisia), cork oak

Deadline
4 days left
Level
Doctorate
Country
Tunisia
Language
English

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This opportunity is a doctoral thesis at INRGREF, with a four-year research allowance funded under the MEDFORGEN project. It is aimed at profiles in population genetics, forest genomics, or bioinformatics, with a research master’s degree in genetics or an equivalent qualification. Applications are submitted by email, with a CV, a motivation letter, and a copy of the master’s diploma, by 15 November 2026.

Verified on 23 October 2026

A doctoral scholarship at INRGREF in Tunisia for holders of a research master in genetics or equivalent: a four-year research allowance (MEDFORGEN project) is provided, applications open until 15 November 2026. Applications close on 15 November 2026, that is in 4 days.

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Conditions

Blocking requirements

  • Required degree

    “Hold a research master’s degree in genetics or equivalent”

    Official text (French): Titulaire d’un master de recherche en génétique ou équivalent

  • Mode de candidature

    “Interested candidates are invited to send their CV, accompanied by a cover letter and a copy of their Mastère diploma, to the following email addresses: rziguitouhami@gmail.com and touhamissam03@gmail.com”

    Official text (French): Les candidat(e)s intéressé(e)s sont invité(e)s à envoyer leur CV, accompagné d'une lettre de motivation et de la copie de leur diplôme de Mastère, aux adresses électroniques suivantes : rziguitouhami@gmail.com et touhamissam03@gmail.com

Assets

  • Compétences techniques valorisées

    “Experience in genomics/sequencing is an asset”

    Official text (French): une expérience en génomique/séquençage constitue un atout

  • Compétences informatiques

    “Basic knowledge of bioinformatics and statistical data analysis (R, Python or Linux environment)”

    Official text (French): Notions de bioinformatique et d'analyse statistique des données (R, Python ou environnement Linux)

Watch points

  • Financement et réglementation locale

    “A research grant with a duration of 4 years will be awarded to the selected candidate, funded under the MEDFORGEN project, in accordance with the regulations in force in Tunisia”

    Official text (French): Une allocation de recherche d'une durée de 4 ans sera attribuée au candidat retenu, financée dans le cadre du projet MEDFORGEN, conformément à la réglementation en vigueur en Tunisie

Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading

The real trap here is reading « research allowance » as a full scholarship. What the text guarantees is four years of research funding, not a full living-cost package. The useful word is also « asset »: experience in genomics and basics in R, Python, or Linux are not written as a formal filter, but they can make the difference between two similar files. Prepare a short application focused on your master’s degree, your technical evidence, and your fit with MEDFORGEN, then send it to the two email addresses provided.

Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.

Deadlines

Deadline: Open

Salary and benefits

  • Frais de rechercheAllocation de recherche d'une durée de 4 ans, financée dans le cadre du projet MEDFORGEN, conformément à la réglementation en vigueur en Tunisie

Countries covered

Applicants must hold a research master’s degree in genetics or an equivalent qualification. Experience in genomics or sequencing is an advantage, and some grounding in bioinformatics and statistical analysis using R, Python, or Linux strongly strengthens the application.

Application pathway

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  1. Check the conditions

    Read the exclusions and blocking requirements before investing time in the application.

  2. Prepare the documents

    Gather the documents below and confirm what the programme actually requests.

  3. Submit on the official site

    Use the official application link and respect the deadline for the relevant cycle.

  4. Track the cycle

    Keep proof of submission and watch for follow-up requests from the provider.

Documents to prepare or confirm

This list helps you prepare; it does not replace the programme’s official checklist.

  • Curriculum vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Copie du diplôme de Mastère

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