For PhD Applicants
RAMP-UP: Regenerative Medicine and Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products – United for PhD Excellence
RAMP-UP is looking for talented, curious, and motivated early-stage researchers who want to make a real difference in the field of regenerative medicine and advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).
We offer a comprehensive doctoral training programme, funded by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, part of the European Union's Horizon Europe's research and innovation framework, that connects academic excellence with hands-on experience across industry, clinical, and regulatory environments.
As a RAMP-UP Doctoral Fellow, you'll join a dynamic, international community working across science, technology, and healthcare. All fellows will join supportive, collaborative, and family-friendly research environments and take part in annual development and performance reviews as part of their doctoral training.
RAMP-UP fellows will be employed as full-time doctoral fellows at one of the programme’s four host institutions:
- Lund University (Sweden)
- Leiden University Medical Center (Netherlands)
- Hannover Medical School (Germany)
- Technical University of Denmark (Denmark)
Depending on the local regulations of the host university, fellowships will span 36–48 months and include a competitive salary in line with national employment conditions, full social security coverage, and access to benefits such as paid holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and pension contributions (where applicable).
Find out more about salary and benefit details at each of the RAMP-UP host universities:
Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with Swedish national regulations and collective agreements applicable at Lund University,
Monthly gross salary begins at 34,200 SEK/month, approximately EUR 3208 /month.
A mobility allowance of 670 sek/month, approximately 65 €/month after employer taxes and social charge deduction.
The position is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for four years. Provisions regarding employment as a doctoral fellow can be found in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), Chapter 5, Sections 1–7. More about terms of employment available on the staff pages.
Salary, pension, and terms of employment are governed by Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch University Medical Centers.
Monthly gross salary begins at EUR 3108 (This amount is subject to changes in the above mentioned collective labour agreement, which are expected in 2026).
This gross salary includes a mobility allowance of 100 €/month, subject to the same employer taxes and social charges as the rest of the salary.
Employment as a PhD candidate is for a four-year fixed-term contract and is conditional upon successful enrolment in the PhD programme at Leiden University Medical Center. The PhD programme must be completed in accordance with the Dutch Higher Education and Research Act and the doctoral regulations of Leiden University.
Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with German national regulations and collective agreements applicable at Hannover Medical School.
Monthly gross salary begins at EUR 3058.
A mobility allowance of 100 €/month (may be subject to employer taxes and social charges).
Employment as a PhD researcher is for a fixed duration of four years, subject to successful admission to doctoral studies at Hannover Medical School.
The PhD degree must be completed in accordance with the doctoral regulations of Hannover Medical School and the relevant German higher education laws.
Please note that positions based at DTU - Technical University of Denmark are not included in this initial recruitment round.
Learn more about how to join RAMP-UP below:
Who Can Apply?
Find out who’s eligible to apply, what backgrounds we’re looking for, and how to determine if this programme is the right fit for you.
How to Apply
Step-by-step instructions on choosing your research project, preparing your application, and submitting it through our central portal.
Research Projects
Explore the interdisciplinary PhD projects that make up RAMP-UP, addressing the full ATMP value chain from invention to clinical translation, and societal impact.
Frequently Asked Questions
Browse through a compiled list of answers to the most common queries we receive, from eligibility and employment requirements to application tips.
Contact
RAMP-UP Doctoral Programme
Email: RampUp [at] med [dot] lu [dot] se
Call for Doctoral Fellows – Now Open
Applications are now open for the first cohort of RAMP-UP doctoral fellows. Talented early-career researchers from around the world are invited to apply for fully funded PhD positions linked to the research projects listed on this page.
Application period: 30 January – 30 March
Programme start: Autumn 2026
Each position offers interdisciplinary training, international mobility, and full employment at one of RAMP-UP’s host universities.
SUPPORTED BY AN EU COFUND ACTION
The RAMP-UP program has received funding from the European Union’s COFUND action, a part of the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Program within the European Commission MSCA framework. RAMP-UP Grant agreement ID: 101216514
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