Applications are invited for the Autumn 2010 intake for the University of Cambridge 4-year PhD programme in Cardiovascular Research, funded by the British Heart Foundation.

This exciting programme is a new initiative to train biological and quantitative scientists in cross-disciplinary cardiovascular research, combining formal training in molecular and cellular biology, physiology of model organisms, human physiology, human genetics, genomics and population health sciences.

This programme faculty comprises 41 world-leading researchers from the Schools of Medicine and Biological Sciences, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute and the Institute of Public Health who combine expertise in Vascular Biology, Stem Cell and Developmental Biology, and Population Health and Genomics.

Applicants will require a 2:1 degree or higher in a related biological or quantitative subject. Support includes a stipend (currently £17,442, rising to £18,314 and £19,230 for Years 3-4), PhD registration fees at UK/EU student rate, research expenses and some travel costs. Before applying please check your eligibility under BHF residency requirements

Further Information & Applications

For further information please contact Professor Martin Bennett at:
cardiovasc.phd@medschl.cam.ac.uk.

Application details are available at:
www-cardiovascular.medschl.cam.ac.uk/phd

Closing date  8th January 2010. Short-listed candidates will be invited for interview on Wednesday 27th January, 2010.