# Global Call for Scientific Talent at the Fondazione Telethon Institutes

**Funder:** Fondazione Telethon
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** IT
**Official call:** https://www.fondazionetelethon.it/cosa-facciamo/ricerca/bandi-di-ricerca/global-call-for-scientific-talent-at-the-fondazione-telethon-institutes/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Open global recruitment call for scientific talent to join Fondazione Telethon's research institutes (San Raffaele Telethon, Pozzuoli, Dulbecco). Targets researchers worldwide; host institution must be a Telethon institute in Italy. Opened 11 May 2025.

## Summary

Fondazione Telethon's Global Call for Scientific Talent is a continuous open recruitment for early-career and experienced researchers to join one of three Telethon institutes in Italy (San Raffaele Telethon, Pozzuoli, or Dulbecco). The call welcomes researchers worldwide to build independent or collaborative research programmes, with no fixed deadline. This standing opportunity allows candidates to apply year-round to join a major Italian biomedical research network.

## Who should apply

- Early-career and mid-career researchers in biomedical sciences
- Researchers from any country seeking to relocate to Italy
- Scientists interested in genetic disease, rare disease, or translational research
- Candidates with a track record of independent research or postdoctoral experience

## Key dates

- Continuous rolling recruitment with no fixed deadline
- Call opened 11 May 2025

## Tips for applicants

- Contact the relevant Telethon institute directly to learn about specific open positions and research priorities; the call is continuous but individual groups may have scheduled vacancies.
- Highlight fit with the institute's disease focus (genetic and rare disease research); this strengthens competitiveness in a rolling pool.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is there a deadline for the Fondazione Telethon Global Call for Scientific Talent?

No, this is a continuous rolling recruitment with no fixed closing date. Candidates may apply at any time.

### Can international researchers apply to join Fondazione Telethon?

Yes, the call is open to researchers worldwide, though the host institution must be one of the three Telethon institutes based in Italy.

### Which Telethon institutes are hiring under this call?

The call covers San Raffaele Telethon, Pozzuoli, and Dulbecco institutes in Italy.

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